I consider this very serious development. This could impact access to justice. Women could be afraid to file restraining orders. Witnesses and victimes alike could become afraid to testify. This has not hit the press … [Read more...]
Archives for November 1, 2007
“Taxing the poor through casinos is cynical and cowardly.”
A: The Massachusetts Council of ChurchesB: The Amherst Democratic Town CommitteeC: The Boston Business JournalD: Some Lefty Blogger (like me.)(The correct answer is at the bottom of this post.)If you guessed correctly -- you are the winner … [Read more...]
Critical climate legislation flying under the radar
I sure am not aware of a lot of blogospheric buzz about the Lieberman-Warner climate legislation which was just passed by a Senate subcommittee today. That's more than a little bit strange, considering this may well be the climate bill … [Read more...]
I oppose Michael Mukasey
The Department of Justice lost its way under Alberto Gonzales. It became a rubber stamp for Bush Administration policies -- from torture to warrantless surveillance to unprecedented secrecy -- instead of a staunch defender of the … [Read more...]
They’re Back!
http://www.fairnessf...The scam artists of the auto insurance world are back in full force again.See the auto insurance industry doesn't like government intervention or regualtion of any sort. What they want is the freedom to write … [Read more...]
Environmental Candidates Forum: Tue. Nov. 6, 7-8 pm
Global warming, gas prices, deteriorating parks, toxic pollution - come learn more about the candidates for the 4th Middlesex Senate Seat (Arlington, Billerica, Burlington, Lexington, and Woburn) and their environmental positions. All … [Read more...]
Sexual Hypocrisy: A Republican Retrospective
Aiken, Steve (R), AZ Republican campaign worker, police officer and self-proclaimed minister. CONVICTED of having sex with two underage girls.Allen, Bob (R-Merritt Island), FL State Rep. solicits sex in public bathrooms. … [Read more...]
Spin City
Cross posted from CFO blogHealth and Human Services Secretary JudyAnn Bigby testified at a State House hearing convened to gather information on problems associated with casino gambling.Health and Human Services Secretary JudyAnn Bigby, … [Read more...]
Redefining “small”
Cross posted from CFO blogOften when you see a report about Governor Patrick's plan to place casinos in Massachusetts, you will see some mention of the negative effects of casinos as well. Without looking too hard, I found these:Most people … [Read more...]
Thoughts from the Road, on how “Green” America is
The SUV is virtually an ‘America only’ vehicle, which is seen only intermittently elsewhere, and even then the vast majority are of the BMW X-3 size, not the mammoth Chevy Suburbans or Ford Excursions. We could count the … [Read more...]