Is there a case to be made in favor of legalizing drugs that does not logically also require being in favor of legalizing gambling, such that slots and casinos are inevitable? … [Read more...]
Archives for May 2009
Worth mentioning…Senator Kennedy on health care
I daren't quote any more due to fair-use regs, but there's a good five-point plan there that goes beyond cost-control to look at choice, reform, prevention, end-of-life care, and responsiveness. There's plenty more on Senator … [Read more...]
How Bad Was the Burris Call?
(Cross-posted from Blue News Tribune.) (Hat tip to Talking Points Memo for raising the question and linking to this transcript.) Note: Blagojevich here is ROB Blagojevich, the governor's brother. BLAGOJEVICH: So I will just shoot straight … [Read more...]
Race is everything.
Race is everything. by Kevin Sowyrda We're living in a crude time of racial centric politics. Nothing new, you say? Then check out the recent news concerning judiciary appointments in both Washington and Boston. Everything is … [Read more...]
Things I don’t understand: MBTA + Senate edition
Soooo ... as we've heard, the MBTA is looking at $160 million in cuts, including 1,200 jobs. July 1 is the deadline for a new funding stream. Getting to work may well get harder, and more expensive. Why, then, are the MBTA Travaglinis … [Read more...]
Bernstein pwns “Massachusetts pols who are supposed to be reforming state government”
Yow. David Bernstein has had it with our friends on Beacon Hill, judging from his latest in the Phoenix. The whole thing is well worth a read. Here are a few highlights. First up for a zinger, surely, must be Senate … [Read more...]
Get up to date on Sonia Sotomayor
This is the best short introduction to Obama Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor that I have found. It doesn't include the search for El Dorado (her position on abortion), but in about 20 minutes it covers a good chunk of her background, … [Read more...]
SONGS OF HUNGER & SATISFACTION
WHEN: Sunday, June 14 at 7pm WHERE: Scullers Jazz Club Doubletree Guest Suites 400 Soldiers Field Rd, Boston HOW: $25 in advance. $30 at the door. To order tickets visit www.servings.org or call (617)522-7777. DETAILS: Hunger for food, … [Read more...]
Go Deval! WITH POLL
Then tell the people that the legislature (their reps and senators) would rather increase tolls then construct real reforms. Just have facts. Together We Can. Be strong and say no to the budget. There are many smart and talented … [Read more...]
How many more must die?
President Obama is sending more and more Americans to their deaths. From a president who promised to shut the entire thing down and maintain security. Is this a miscalculation? An out and out lie? Rahm Emmanuel and Axelrod are really the … [Read more...]
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