Ezra pointed out an article in the Washington Post by Rozalyn Farmer Love, a young pro-life medical student in Alabama and her confrontation with the realities of abortion and those who seek abortion medical services. My parents are … [Read more...]
Archives for June 9, 2009
McCrea Pitches Himself for Mayor
Conventional wisdom has Menino walking away with the primary and election. He certainly has the bank account and foot soldiers. Contenders McCrea, Sam Yoon and Michael Flaherty each thinks he has a shot. Kevin intends to give it his … [Read more...]
State Rep. Bob Spellane
Hasn't he embarrassed everyone enough? http://www.telegram.com/articl... I hope an ethics probe investigates his "interest-free" loan last year. … [Read more...]
atmospheric carbon dioxide at a maximum of 350 ppm
Massachusetts is a state already known for its leadership on the climate change front. Its progressive leaders, including Congressman Markey, are working on new federal energy legislation - the American Clean Energy and Security Act … [Read more...]
Foundation Testifies On Health Care Disparities
Miriam Messinger, Associate Director of Grantmaking and Evaluation for the Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Foundation, shared lessons learned from the Foundation’s Closing the Gap on Health Care Disparities program area.A … [Read more...]
U.N. Official “Ban Plastic Bags” … China already does
The growing national movement to control plastic bag blight got a boost yesterday. McClatchy newspapers: Although recycling bags is on the rise in the United States, an estimated 90 billion thin bags a year, most used to handle produce and … [Read more...]
ACLU on Sotomayor
The report was prepared in accordance with ACLU policy, and will be made available to the public and members of the Senate. The ACLU does not endorse or oppose candidates for elective or appointive office. … [Read more...]
$50.00 v. $65.00 is Greater Than $15.00
So I want to buy a brand new lap top for $1,000.00 If I buy it in NH I pay $1,000. If I buy it in MA I pay another $50.00. Under the new sales tax that is coming our way I will pay $65.00 more. That extra $15.00 may be the tipping point. … [Read more...]
Is the NYT bargaining in good faith?
What does that mean, exactly? Well, it would seem awfully hard to get employees to give back wages and benefits if they don't believe the bad news you're giving them. Poynter.org's Rick Edmonds simply does not believe the bad … [Read more...]
DDS continues to throw out fictitious ‘savings’ numbers
As long as those residents are still alive, they must continue to be cared for. If Fernald is closed, that care will have to be provided either at one of the remaining state facilities (probably the Wrentham Developmental … [Read more...]