To get involved in the anti-war effort, even just for an hour, there are plenty of options. These are just a few. More are online at www.peaceactionme.org, among other sites.
Weekly
Women in Black | Congress Square, Portland | Men are also welcome | Fridays 5-5:30 pm|www.womeninblack.net
Bridges for Peace | Casco Bay Bridge (South Portland end) | Sundays noon-1 pm |www.peacebridges.org
In Washington DC
Walk for Change | January 3 | Capitol Hill | 562.912.5838
World Can't Wait | January 4 | Capitol Hill | 866.973.4463
Mandate for Peace | January 27-29 | National Mall | www.unitedforpeace.org
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- The bong show
Some state legislators are using the flawed logic of prohibition to try to outlaw another plant they fear kids are using as a legal substitute for pot.
- While you were out . . .
When you’re a student, it can seem as if reality just freezes when you leave town for the summer.
- Economy travel
Remember Jane Swift? She was the likeable-enough political-mediocrity chosen as Governor Paul Cellucci’s running mate in order to produce a gender-friendly ticket.
- Deval’s dance with labor
One of the most revealing currents political observers will soon be watching is how Governor Deval Patrick deals with organized labor.
- Death watch
Perhaps because of the film’s provocative subject, few even among those who have seen it have commented on Death of a President ’s more allusive and ironic touches. Beating around the Bush: Death of a President misfires. By Peter Keough
- ‘Sexy projects’
While gubernatorial candidates Kerry Healey and Deval Patrick go at one another hammer and tongue on the television airwaves, there are hundreds of below-the-radar campaigns being waged town by town across Massachusetts.
- Our big fat Greek wild card
If Christy Mihos convinces Massachusetts to take him seriously, he’ll make this fall’s race for governor a lot more interesting.
- She’s number four
Grace Ross is dressing me down. “You didn’t do your homework,” says Ross, the Green-Rainbow Party’s candidate for governor, her tone a mix of disappointment and frustration.
- Debating pointers
Well, folks, Fox 25 certainly set the bar with its debate broadcast Monday night, don’t you think? So with that in mind, here are some helpful hints for the bake-offs to come. Blue Mass Group's anti-Healey ad (YouTube) Christy Mihos's Big Dig TV ad
- Liz launches
It’s no secret that Democrat Elizabeth Roberts, a stalwart state senator from Cranston, is running for lieutenant governor.
- Wave of reform
A wave of change is moving swiftly toward Maine’s jails and prisons. It could bring major reform — or a bureaucratic jumble.
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