Tag Archives: Massachusetts

The Wall Street Journal reports: The Massachusetts Democratic Party has invited supporters to gather at 8 tonight at the historic Boston Common to say, “Thank you, Teddy and celebrate today’s Supreme Court ruling!” “Teddy,” of course, refers to the late Edward Kennedy, a longtime Democratic Massachusetts senator who called providing health care for all, the nation’s great “unfinished business.” “Today, …

A Massachusetts court has ruled against an atheist couple who sued after their public school children were present during the “under God” portion of the Pledge of Allegiance. Middlesex Superior Court Judge Jane Haggerty also ruled there was no violation of state law or the school’s anti-discrimination policy. The judge ruled that including “under God” in a voluntary patriotic exercise …

It’ll cost you $20 to drop an F-bomb in Middleborough. At a town meeting Monday night, residents voted 183-50 to approve a proposal from the police chief to impose a $20 fine on public profanity. Officials insist the proposal was not intended to censor casual or private conversations, but instead to crack down on loud, profanity-laden language used by teens …

The Boston Globe reports today that in 2006 then Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney blocked a state anti-bullying guide because it included the words “transgender” and “bisexual.” Romney aides said publicly at the time that publication of the guide had been delayed because it was a lengthy document that required further review. But an e-mail authored in May of that year …

And yet, somehow, Massachusetts is still there. Happy anniversary, Bay State. It’s damned shame it’s taking the rest of us so long to catch up.

Join The Impact MA sends us a photo and a press release. A crowd of approximately 75 tea party activists gathered round the bandstand on the Common to hear speakers representing groups like “Show ID to Vote,” “Newsbusters” and the Mass. Republican Assembly. From the outset about 20 protestors from Join the Impact MA stood along the edge of the …

Hate group leader Scott Lively, who is being sued for crimes against humanity, will speak at a Tea Party rally on Patriot Day in Boston. According to the Boston Herald, Lively’s invitation to speak highlights the recent division among Tea Party factions who disagree on whether social issues should be at issue in the 2012 elections. “Where the north of …

Hate group leader Scott Lively was today sued in Massachusetts court by a Ugandan LGBT rights group for inciting the persecution and murder of homosexuals in their country. Many observers lay Uganda’s still pending “kill the gays” bill squarely at Scott Lively’s feet. The lawsuit alleges that beginning in 2002, Mr. Lively conspired with religious and political leaders in Uganda …

Three Massachusetts lesbians have been charged with a hate crime for assaulting a gay man as they shouted homophobic slurs. Their lawyer says the charge is ridiculous. “My guess is that no sane jury would convict them under those circumstances, but what this really demonstrates is the idiocy of the hate-crime legislation,” said civil liberties lawyer Harvey Silverglate. “If you …

I wouldn’t quite call it a “riot,” but maybe throwing beer bottles at cops qualifies. Dumbassery on parade.(Tipped by JMG reader Chelsea)

A just-published study indicates that gay men who live in states with legalized same-sex marriage may have fewer health problems. During the 12 months after the 2003 legalization of same-sex marriage in Massachusetts, there was a significant decrease in medical care visits, mental health visits and mental health-care costs among gay and bisexual men, compared to the 12 months before …

Pink Swastika author Scott Lively, whose ministry has been officially classified as a hate group by the Southern Poverty Law Center, preaches from his Springfield, Massachusetts coffee shop. You may recall that early this year Lively defended the hiring of a convicted pedophile to manage the shop, which caters to young people. Lively is widely thought to be one of …

Joseph P. Kennedy III is refusing to rule out a 2012 run at the U.S. House seat to be vacated by 16-term legend Rep. Barney Frank. Kennedy is the grand-nephew of JFK. “I think virtually everyone I know assumes at some point he’s going to be a candidate,” said Democratic strategist Michael Goldman. “No question he’s incredibly articulate. His entrance …

The above tweet is a sample of student sentiment regarding the outing and suspension of a Boston-area English teacher after he was ambushed by Fox News for having performed in gay porn videos. Mediabistro reports: Students at a top-rated Massachusetts public high school are blasting WFXT and investigative reporter Mike Beaudet for confronting a teacher about his apparent porn star …

A reporter for Boston’s Fox News affiliate yesterday ambushed and then outed a local public high school teacher for his second career in gay porn. English department head Kevin Hogan, who reportedly performs under the name Hytch Cawke, has been suspended. The school released a statement saying. “We value the health and safety of our students,” and that “the school …

President Barack Obama “This country has never had a Congressman like Barney Frank, and the House of Representatives will not be the same without him. For over 30 years, Barney has been a fierce advocate for the people of Massachusetts and Americans everywhere who needed a voice. He has worked tirelessly on behalf of families and businesses and helped make …