There are a couple things at work in regards to the lack of information about the LDCC (Lowell Dem City Committee) and local party apparatus. First, there's the time-honored tradition of apathy and lack of interest. In this, we are all … [Read more...]
Archives for December 20, 2005
Outrage in New York
The transit strike against the people of New York City is illegal, immoral and outrageous. The MTA should start hiring new workers immediately. The state and city should consider privatizing the transit system and allowing multiple … [Read more...]
Court throws out “Intelligent Design”; decries “breathtaking inanity” of school board’s policy
In a comprehensive 139-page opinion, the federal district court in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania has demolished the arguments of those who advocate for the teaching of the so-called "theory" of "Intelligent Design" (or "ID") in science … [Read more...]
Does ANYONE remember the Steel Seizure case?
The basic problem with Truman's attempt to seize the steel mills was that they were privately owned, and he had no congressional authority to do what he did. In fact, there were Acts of Congress that would have allowed Truman to seize … [Read more...]
Devastating
This morning's must-read reporting is the NY Times' account and investigation of a suicide bombing in Falluja last June that killed six soldiers, three men and three women. Here's the bottom line (emphasis mine):At the White House the … [Read more...]