Did we say books? Well, certainly two of Healeyâs published works should be considered newsletters(PDF). I mean a 12-page paper hardly cuts it as an undergraduate report, never mind suggesting itâs a book. Granted, … [Read more...]
Archives for February 10, 2006
Using Massachusetts to Lead
I have a different take on it. You know I've worked a lot on national issues, and I've been to most of the states in the past couple of years. I registered voters in Columbus OH, volunteered on a state house race in North Dakota, … [Read more...]
Antidote for the erosion of democracy in Massachusetts
Public participation in state politics is near an all time low, with serious consequences for the quality of our democracy and the ability of our elected leaders to make well-informed decisions.According to the Massachusetts Elections … [Read more...]
Health Care Amendment Campaign Gaining Momentum; Supporters Plan Action for May 10th Constitutional
The constitutional amendment would require the state to guarantee every Massachusetts resident access to affordable coverage for medically necessary health and mental health care services including prescription drugs and devices - but the … [Read more...]
And speaking of the Senate…
That flushing sound you heard from Maryland was LG Michael Steele's electoral chances down the toilet.Discussing his position on embryonic stem cell research with Baltimore Jewish leaders yesterday, Lt. Gov. Michael S. Steele said he is … [Read more...]
Giving McCain a wedgie
What's up with John McCain these days? Sure, he's known for his temper, but wasn't this a little much? Said McCain to Obama:"I'm embarrassed to admit that after all these years in politics I failed to interpret your previous assurances as … [Read more...]
MFA: Whoring for art?
Millionaire Oil tycoon William I. Koch is probably best know in these parts for his questionable taste in art (such as the America's Cup sailboats perched outside the south entrance to the Museum of Fine Arts a few months ago) and for … [Read more...]
Cape Cod’s Christy: a wonderful wild card
It's too bad it won't be a Patrick vs. Mihos race for the corner office.Both are bright, witty, alarmingly honest and direct and even capable of much original thought.Scot Lehigh's column on today's Globe reveals Christy would spend … [Read more...]