Politics
Do you know Joe Donovan?
A 17 year old kid throws a single punch in an altercation in which an MIT student gets stabbed to death. Does that 17 year old kid deserve a life sentence even though he was not the one who stabbed the student? Is he still …
You from Boston?
It’s pretty common these days for anyone living within the 495 loop to claim they are from Boston. For Bostonians…this little fudged detail tends to get under our skin like no other. Why wouldn’t someone want to be from a place like Cohasset, Plymouth or …
Get to the polls and get me some pics!
It’s time to get your ass to the polls and vote for Marty Walsh. Then take some pictures of you and yours supporting Marty Walsh and send them to me at dotrat@dotrat.com I will be posting them on our website today! Do you need a …
Vote for Marty Walsh tomorrow!
The plan was to go at length for the many reasons why you should be voting for Marty Walsh tomorrow. Instead, I will defer to the incredible piece written by fellow Dot Rat Joyce Linehan called “Why Marty?” that you can see on her blog …
Tonight is for Martin Walsh…
In case you haven’t noticed the signs everywhere. We have a Dot Rat running for Mayor of Boston that goes by the name Martin J. Walsh. Marty will get my vote for a number of reasons, many of which I will explain over the coming …
Stem Cell Burgers?
I consider myself a progressive guy, and during any stem cell debate you can find me usually siding with scientists. My thought process is simple, if we have the technology to help a young child or an adult overcome some terrible disease….why not use it…who …
Mister Malcolm drops some knowledge…
While shooting a TV advertisement in Dorchester, John Laing, candidate for Mayor of Boston was graced with the smooth dance moves of a fellow Dot Rat, Mister Malcolm. It’s evident that Mister Malcolm is just solid gold, straight magic and any other figure of speech …
Dot Rats love the environment…
According to Universal Hub….a Dot Rat will be taking charge of the EPA. The Dorchester Reporter also put out an in depth article on the incoming chief. Gina McCarthy will be taking the helm for President Obama. So, if you have any common sense and …