Gather: Articles by Gregory Lee

Massachusetts Immigration Troopers

Gregory Lee — Wed, 21 Jun 2006 12:22:44 GMT

Ah, the Boston Globe in the morning. If it hasn't hit the national press yet, this will help with context: http://www.boston.com/news/local/articles/2006/06/21/troopers_would_arrest_immigrants/ . . .

A Unique Volunteer Opportunity

Gregory Lee — Mon, 12 Jun 2006 13:46:02 GMT

Keep in mind -- I'm going to ask you to help. No, this is not just a brag sheet. Every year I ride my bike 150 miles for a cause. It's a simple cause: treating and supporting . . .

Sensitive Librarian Calls Healer Insensitive

Gregory Lee — Mon, 15 May 2006 02:34:06 GMT

It's not really a surprise that a First Lady married to a President Bush turns out to be a little easier to take than her husband. Maybe Republicans who happen to be women are just a little more . . .

Defending Dick Cheney

Gregory Lee — Tue, 14 Feb 2006 02:01:55 GMT

The White House has chosen the following defense for Dick Cheney, who on Saturday shot a 78-year-old lawyer: "It was the lawyer's fault for not saying 'hello.'" Think . . .

Wake-Up Call

Gregory Lee — Sun, 05 Feb 2006 17:22:17 GMT

Wake up, Representative Goguen. Wake up, Governor Romney. Wake up, President Bush. Wake up, Maryland. Massachusetts has had civil marriage without regard to gender for over a year. . . .

The Spotted Roan

Gregory Lee — Sat, 21 Jan 2006 18:59:15 GMT

My bicycle is an ancient DiamondBack "Expert" frame. The original finish is fire-engine red with black speckles. Streaks and splotches of white and yellow paint give it a "banged-up" . . .

Gather Blog-site Ethics

Gregory Lee — Wed, 11 Jan 2006 20:29:10 GMT

Needed: A Proper Memorial to Hugh Thompson

Gregory Lee — Tue, 10 Jan 2006 02:57:34 GMT

Needed: A Proper Memorial to Hugh Thompson We need a proper memorial to Warrant Officer Hugh Thompson. Anger and fear breeds aggression and hysteria. These can sweep a neighborhood, . . .

The Washington-England Hot-Line

Gregory Lee — Thu, 22 Dec 2005 14:12:02 GMT

British Prime Minister Tony Blair is about to tackle his breakfast. He's already at his desk, piled high with papers relating to the English role in the War against Terror. His breakfast . . .

Keeping Florida Safe from Mouthy Terrorist Children

Gregory Lee — Tue, 20 Dec 2005 13:22:00 GMT

Critics of the St. Petersburg, Florida Police do not realize the important national security work that department is spearheading. They are, in fact, doing their bit in the War on Terror. Like . . .

A Presidential Fireside Chat

Gregory Lee — Mon, 19 Dec 2005 14:03:17 GMT

I'm sitting around in shorts and a t-shirt thinking about George W. Bush. Yes, I realize that's not the sort of visual most people want, but it's true. Just be glad I'm wearing . . .

Impeachable Bill W.'s Successor

Gregory Lee — Fri, 16 Dec 2005 16:05:23 GMT

William Jefferson Clinton was threatened with removal from office for lying under oath about sex. At that time, I went on record as supporting that removal as a "high crime and misdemeanor." . . .

Welcome American Gyrl Dolls

Gregory Lee — Sat, 15 Oct 2005 01:16:00 GMT

Molly, Felicity, Kaya, Josefina, Kristen, Addy, Samantha, kit ÃƒÂƒÃ‚ÂƒÃƒÂ‚Ã‚Â¢ÃƒÂƒÃ‚Â‚ÃƒÂ‚Ã‚Â€ÃƒÂƒÃ‚Â‚ÃƒÂ‚Ã‚Â“ some of them wandered into my daughter's life during those pre-teen Christmas seasons. They came with their books, sleds, chairs, outfits, . . .

Needed: Divine Customer Service Intervention

Gregory Lee — Thu, 13 Oct 2005 18:16:27 GMT

(When Technology Fails to Produce Better Communication)

We live in an increasingly high-tech, instant communication world. We can buy products . . .

We're on a Mission from God, Ma'am.

Gregory Lee — Fri, 07 Oct 2005 14:32:46 GMT

"We're on a mission from God, ma'am." Dan Ackroyd's deadpan delivery of this line was funny, especially when the mission was to pull together a blues band, save an orphanage, and . . .

Global Warming and You

Gregory Lee — Thu, 06 Oct 2005 16:52:33 GMT

Katrina's rapid growth from tropical depression to city-killer is visible proof that we humans are altering our climate. We have caused enough changes to the world's . . .

If Dubya Didn't Trouble You Before ...

Gregory Lee — Wed, 05 Oct 2005 22:01:02 GMT

If Dubya didn't trubya before, you should finally, finally be nervous. Even more than nervous.

He has nominated an evangelical Christian to be one of nine arbiters . . .

Smoking earlobes...

Gregory Lee — Wed, 05 Oct 2005 15:49:28 GMT

Operation Rescue's top spokespeople are voicing concern over Harriet Miers' nomination to the Supreme Court. They are saying bad things about her appointment, like "politically . . .

As Dubya Answers Questions . . .

Gregory Lee — Tue, 04 Oct 2005 15:41:30 GMT

Even as Dubya answers questions about his second nominee to the Supreme Court, it is clear that civil liberties are in danger.

Harriet Miers is a "strict constructionist" in his . . .

Bill, Bill, Bill....

Gregory Lee — Sat, 01 Oct 2005 13:44:40 GMT

No one publicly said anything yesterday that really annoyed me, so I'm looking for a hook.

Oh, Bill Bennett, you put your foot in your mouth, but you . . .

Children in the Message Path: Sauce for the Same-Sex Goose

Gregory Lee — Fri, 30 Sep 2005 15:28:48 GMT

Arline Isaacson is upset today, according to a Boston radio station.

Apparently, the prominent same-sex marriage advocate thinks that a Catholic organization . . .

An Open Letter to Archbishop Sean O'Malley

Gregory Lee — Thu, 29 Sep 2005 22:14:40 GMT

Dear Archbishop O'Malley:

The recent change in Pastors at a Newton Church again tells me that you are not the man I thought I met some years ago. Then, . . .