My mentor,Michael Rich, who was my resource when I first began to do child welfare law, has started a new blog:http://www.michaelri...For those interested in this field, and the most vulnerable among us, I suggest that though new, it IS … [Read more...]
Archives for June 5, 2007
Sciortino (and Patrick?) to soften MCAS
(Via Casey.) Back in the campaign, Kerry Healey warned that Patrick would back off of MCAS as a graduation requirement. Patrick said no, he supported it as a requirement, but he supported "teaching the whole child." I took this to mean … [Read more...]
Connector still goofy to artists
BostonNOW notes that the new health care law uses artists' gross income as their eligibility for subsidized Commonwealth Care, not their net (i.e. minus expenses for supplies and whatnot). Someone named "Eric from the Connector's staff" … [Read more...]
My Endorsement: Jamie Eldridge for Congress
On every issue that has come up, not only does Jamie line up with my admittedly progressive viewpoints. He also has the best grasp of those issues, and the core underlying problems that need to be solved. He understands what's happening in … [Read more...]
Western Mass Business & Civic Leaders For Equality
The Republican reports today that A group of 102 area residents, ranging from lawyers to ministers has publicly called on the state Legislature to preserve gay marriage rather than allow a ballot question on the issue in 2008.Those opposing … [Read more...]
Scooter Libby Sentenced to 2 1/2 Years
As reported on ABC News, convicted felon Scooter Libby was sentenced to 2 1/2 years in prison, in addition he will serve 2 years of probation after completion of his jail time and a fine of $250,000.Federal Judge Reggie Walton sentence was … [Read more...]
John Rogers Smells
This stinksJohn Rogers, House Majority Leader and former Chairman of House Ways and Means paid almost $200,000 in "consulting fees" to his former law partner, and a former rep, from his campaign account. Rogers portrays himself as an … [Read more...]
Barney Frank endorsing Tsongas today…
Fourth District Congressman Barney Frank today endorsed the candidacy of Niki Tsongas, dean of Middlesex Community College, for the U.S. Congress seat currently held by Marty Meehan. Rep. Meehan has announced that he will resign in … [Read more...]
Dolores Mitchell says deal with costs already
I got to meet Group Insurance Commission chief Dolores Mitchell at the MA-05 health care forum on Saturday, which she moderated, and I'm definitely a fan. She's very sharp, concise, no BS, and her heart's in the right place.She sees MA … [Read more...]
Climate change is now in New England
Well, the way things have been the last few years, it doesn't seem surprising. Climate change has indeed already hit New England pretty hard:Average winter temperatures in New England have risen 4.4 degrees Fahrenheit since 1970.Lakes in … [Read more...]