We’re taking this Monday off. However, let us provide you with a few important links:

…And the World:

The situation in Gaza remains fraught as ever. According to Israeli media is the US’s fault (or John Kerry’s). According to US media Israeli officials are misrepresenting Kerry’s work. Even as it drags Israel through the mud, Hamas seems to be fighting for its survival.

Fighting draws investigators back from MH17 crash site and British PM David Cameron suggests more Russian-directed sanctions.

The Feds:

Sure the House and the Senate look depressing for Democrats, but governor’s mansions? It’s practically coming up roses.

Greg Sargent, as usual, gets your Monday started right.

The State of Things:

Read our profile of Brett Vottero, candidate for District Attorney. We are slowly working through the races. Expect more soon!

Wilbraham Selectman Robert Russell, running against Angelo Puppolo for State Rep wiped out $500K of debt in bankruptcy.

Warren Tolman changing his story on smart guns? Honestly we don’t know but the Lowell Sun seems to think so.

More State headlines from our friends at Massterlist.

City Slickers:

When the pols on the chessboard/ Get up and tell you what to think/ And you’ve just seen dumb campaign ads/ But you know it’s time to vote/ Go Ask Gladys/ I think she’ll know!

Twitter Chatter:

Not this week. We’ll be back next week!