Tag: Politics

Death of Aaron Swartz – To Kill a Mockingbird in the 21st Century

By David Li, bostonese.com Boston, Jan. 21, 2013, — Today is Martin Luther King Jr. Day, and also inauguration day for President Obama’s second term. However, many Internet activists were angry about US government’s persecution of Aaron Swartz (November 8, 1986 – January 11, 2013) that ended in Aaron Swartz’s death ten days ago. They… Continue reading Death of Aaron Swartz – To Kill a Mockingbird in the 21st Century

Mayor Menino and Senator Warren Discuss Gun Violence Prevention

Boston, Jan. 18, 2013, — Mayor Thomas M. Menino and US Senator Elizabeth Warren this afternoon met to discuss a gun violence prevention agenda backed by the coalition of Mayors Against Illegal Guns (MAIG), co-founded by Mayor Menino. Upon the Senate’s return next week, Senator Warren will support a comprehensive approach to preventing gun violence,… Continue reading Mayor Menino and Senator Warren Discuss Gun Violence Prevention

“I Have a Dream” Speech by Martin Luther King Jr.

By The Rev. MARTIN LUTHER KING Jr. on August 28, 1963 I am happy to join with you today in what will go down in history as the greatest demonstration for freedom in the history of our nation. Five score years ago, a great American, in whose symbolic shadow we stand signed the Emancipation Proclamation.… Continue reading “I Have a Dream” Speech by Martin Luther King Jr.

Too Little Too Late, President Obama Hints at A Smaller Fiscal Cliff Deal on Last Day of 2012

By David Li, bostonese.com In the afternoon of Dec. 31, 2012, President Obama held a news conference in the White House. Obama told reporters that a deal that would prevent taxes going up for 98% of Americans on Jan. 1, 2013 is “within sight” while also stayed that he would have preferred a larger deal… Continue reading Too Little Too Late, President Obama Hints at A Smaller Fiscal Cliff Deal on Last Day of 2012

A Message from President Obama about Your Petition on Reducing Gun Violence

A Message from President Obama about Your Petition on Reducing Gun Violence By Bruce Reed, Chief of Staff to Vice President BidenIn the days since the tragedy in Newtown, Americans from all over the country have called for action to deter mass shootings and reduce gun violence. Hundreds of thousands of you have signed petitions… Continue reading A Message from President Obama about Your Petition on Reducing Gun Violence

Major Changes in Gov. Patrick’s Cabinet Were Announced

BOSTON – Thursday, December 13, 2012 – Continuing his efforts to recruit top talent to state government, Governor Deval Patrick today announced the appointment of four highly-regarded leaders from the worlds of finance, education, health care and public safety to positions in his Cabinet. The Governor also commended outgoing Secretaries Jay Gonzalez, Paul Reville, JudyAnn… Continue reading Major Changes in Gov. Patrick’s Cabinet Were Announced

President Obama on the Shooting in Connecticut

Friday, December 14, 2012 President Obama on the Shooting in ConnecticutThis afternoon, President Obama made a statement from the Briefing Room on the shooting at an elementary school in Newtown, Connecticut. Watch the video at: Youtube President Obama’s Remarks Read President Obama’s full remarks: This afternoon, I spoke with Governor Malloy and FBI Director Mueller. I… Continue reading President Obama on the Shooting in Connecticut

His Campaign Saved by Superstorm Sandy, Obama Is Urged to Take Bold Action on Climate Change

Exit polls by CBS News reveal that the fossil-fueled Superstorm Sandy, and President Obama’s response, was a crucial factor for two in five voters nationwide. Twenty-six percent of those polled said Obama’s broadly praised response was an important factor, and 15 percent — about one in six voters — said it was the most important… Continue reading His Campaign Saved by Superstorm Sandy, Obama Is Urged to Take Bold Action on Climate Change