Remember when Blue Mass Group endorsed the idea of placing an Independent commission in charge of redistricting, with hopes the state could avoid the problems of the past? Remember how this idea was supported by the League of Women Voters, … [Read more...]
Archives for January 29, 2009
Fusion Center run amok? Who knows? Not you.
Everything secret degenerates, even the administration of justice; nothing is safe that does not show how it can bear discussion and publicity. - Lord Acton … [Read more...]
Boehner’s Intellectual Dishonesty
Two key differences:Romer's analysis regarded tax increases not tax decreasesRomer was not analyzing a deflationary economy.This is the kind of believing anything one finds convenient that drove the Bush Administration into a ditch. It's … [Read more...]
Dr. Smarty Pants
Atul Gawande, the surgeon and writer, has a keen eye, and his prose reveals a very good ear. He has a thoughtful piece in the January 26 New Yorker on health care reform. In it, when he thinks we aren't looking, he reveals himself as Dr. … [Read more...]
Caucuses Begin on Saturday – Become a Delegate to the June Convention
1) You must be a registered Democrat as of December 31. Missed the deadline? Register now and attend as a volunteer or guest. 2) Find your caucus location on the Mass Dems site. No caucus listed? Contact your chair … [Read more...]
Search and Avoid Conley Comes Through for Cops Again – With Poll
No police wrongdoing according to Dan Conley in death of wise ass student at the Cetic celebration last year. Release the autopsy report Danno. Let's read the report for ourselves. I'm curious as to the condition of the body. bruises? … [Read more...]
For the security-conscious toddler
Best of all, maybe, are the 48 (and counting) customer reviews, ranging from the complaint that it needs 350 more action figures to make a long line, to "Needs a Water Boarding Option." Maybe next we'll see a Commonwealth Fusion Center … [Read more...]
Long-term care care costs are critical to state
Judy Feder, Phd, Professor of Public Policy at Georgetown Public Policy Institute and recent candidate for Congress from Virginia’s 10th Congressional District will give the keynote address. Ms. Feder is a nationally known policy … [Read more...]
A piece of personal news: I join the State Committee on February 10
For a more extended comment, see my post here. The Executive Summary is that I am "the Newest State Committee Member Representing the BHF (Berkshire, Hampshire, and Franklin) District" -- I am filling a seat that was vacated by the recent … [Read more...]
Obama Signs Ledbetter Fair-Pay Act
The AP reports Obama has signed the Ledbetter Fair Pay Act. The WaPo summarized the measure: Under the bill, workers may bring a lawsuit for up to six months after they receive any paycheck that they allege is discriminatory. The high court … [Read more...]