Good times on Morrissey Boulevard. The Boston Globe's largest union tonight narrowly rejected $10 million in wage and benefit cuts, and the paper's owner prepared to quickly impose a 23 percent pay cut on the union's members. Such a move by … [Read more...]
Archives for June 8, 2009
This just in – Milton override passed
According to mytownmatters.com, the Milton override passed with about 54% of the vote. Don't know Milton's override history, but that seems a fairly high Yes vote given the economy. Most towns desperately avoided overrides. Complete … [Read more...]
Reform, Results and Responsibility…
Today I unveiled my sweeping education reform proposal and I want to share it here with the folks at Blue Mass Group. I will be honest, for me public education is very personal. I currently have 3 children attending the Boston public … [Read more...]
Elections have consequences: Special Supreme Court edition
Here's the new rule: Not every campaign contribution by a litigant or attorney creates a probability of bias that requires a judge's recusal, but this is an exceptional case. We conclude that there is a serious risk of actual bias - … [Read more...]
Electronics Workshop: Social Networking Breakout Group
To use social networking sites for organizing requires having an expansive network and knowing how to use each social networking tool successfully. First, let's talk about building a network. Building your network Many people are … [Read more...]
Electronics Workshop: Social Networking Breakout Group
To use social networking sites for organizing requires having an expansive network and knowing how to use each social networking tool successfully. First, let's talk about building a network. Building your network Many people are … [Read more...]
MILTON VOTE YES REMINDER
What does this override mean to me, in terms of dollars? On a home valued at $529,533-the average assessment in Milton-the override-related tax increase would be $373 per year, or about $30 per month. Exactly what happens if the … [Read more...]
Quick. Clever. Free.
Click here for a free sticker from Credo. … [Read more...]
Why Republicans In The US House and Senate Should Resign Their Federal Medical Coverage
We have been trying to advance the government option in bits and pieces since Harry Truman proposed national health insurance in 1948 -- 61 years ago. We eventually covered seniors (who would not be covered under private care because … [Read more...]
Obama is very clever at kicking the can . Perhaps more crudely, he is a deceitful liar
The Supreme Court on Monday turned down a challenge to the Pentagon policy forbidding gays and lesbians from serving openly in the military, granting a request by the Obama administration. The court said it will not hear an appeal from … [Read more...]