Teach for America has everything a neo-liberal could ask for. It's entrepreneurial; it bypasses schools of education; it implies that anyone (at least our nation's most promising future leaders)can teach. For education reformers, Teach for … [Read more...]
Archives for April 3, 2009
Tough times at the Globe: shutdown in 30 days?
Adam Reilly at the Phoenix has quite the scoop: looks like the NY Times Co. has threatened the Globe with a total shutdown unless the Globe's unions agree to $20 million in concessions. Reportedly, pay cuts, pension contributions, and … [Read more...]
William Gunn, Nominee for General Counsel, Department of Veterans Affairs – this is GOOD news!
Will Gunn retired rather than compromise his integrity in the prosecutions of detainees under the Bush Administration. He is an attorney of the highest integrity, who also has taken time to give back and advocate for youth at risk. … [Read more...]
Emergency Phone Bank for Vermont!
The Vermont House just took it's final vote on the marriage equality bill, passing it 94-52. This is 6 votes shy of the 100 we need to override the governor's veto. You can help make the veto override happen! Scott … [Read more...]
Senator Pat Jehlen hosts 9th annual Budget event
The evening started with a presentation by Noah Burger from the Massachusetts Budget and Policy Center www.massbudget.org Noah offers both a look back history on what we have done in the past and how we arrived at this place and time. In … [Read more...]
Weekly Joke Revue
"Barack Obama met with the Queen of England today. There was one embarrassing moment when the Obamas were meeting the Royal Family. The Queen said, 'Have you met my son, Charles?' And the Obamas turned to Camilla and said, 'Yes, how do you … [Read more...]
I Wanted To Help Deval But…- Red Sox Still Racists – Paul Levy v Doug Rubin – Logan Troopers
Everyone is up in arms over the SJC's decision yesterday regarding pat frisks. Two things stand out about this decision that basically says cops cannot just walk up to people and search them: 1. Dan "Search and Avoid" Conley telling cops to … [Read more...]
What Effect Will Marriage in IA and NH have on the 2012 Primaries and the Current Administration?
Countries granting same-sex marriage Belgium Canada Netherlands Norway South Africa Spain Sweden Countries recognizing same-sex marriage Aruba (Dutch only) France Israel Netherlands Antilles (Dutch only) States granting same-sex … [Read more...]
Iowa Supreme Court strikes down gay marriage ban
This just happened. I haven't read the opinion, but here is a release from the Court (pdf) summarizing it. The full opinion is here. I don't know anything about the procedure to amend the Iowa Constitution (or to replace … [Read more...]