So who were these wannabe wiretappers? The Washington Post has a few juicy details about the bunglers' bios:O'Keefe, 25, became a conservative hero last year after he and fellow activist Hannah Giles secretly videotaped several … [Read more...]
Archives for January 26, 2010
Michael Moore on Citizens United
The recent Citizens United case freed corporations to spend as much money as they want to elect or defeat political candidates. Since corporations control much of the financial resources in our society, and since whichever candidate can … [Read more...]
On Bullying, Suicide, and High School
It is this kind of action and leadership that also discourages bullying in our school. Bullying, of course, happens in every school, and mine is no exception. But our administration, our school resource officer, and our teachers deal with … [Read more...]
Supreme Court and Campaign Finance
Can someone explain to me how, with the relaxation of the campaign finance rules, you can prevent some major international corporation from influencing elections? Let's say Siemens, for instance, would like a certain person elected. … [Read more...]
Freeze: Really Bad for Mass.
One of the truly cheering things that happened when the Obama administration took office in 2009 was the intent to revive two departments crucial to our cities: HUD and DOT. The new Secretary of Housing and Urban Development was Shaun … [Read more...]
Michael Albano also in for Senate race
So sez Cambridge News Weekly. Michael is the son of Sal Albano, who once held an adjacent seat (now Pat Jehlen's).Albano has never been a candidate for public office, but he is no stranger to electoral politics. His father Sal was a … [Read more...]
Bayh, Lincoln say they will oppose reconciliation procedure to pass final bill
StoryTwo centrist senators Tuesday threw up a roadblock to salvaging President Barack Obama's health care overhaul, as Democrats agonized over whether to push forward or shift to idle until political resistance subsides. Sens. Evan Bayh, … [Read more...]
POTUS Speak Up
He will ascend the rostrum in front of federal government and the nation and proceed to tell us how our country is doing. Within the first five minutes of the speech, President Obama will say the health of our nation is strong - because … [Read more...]
Cambridge Councilor Decker Announces for Open Senate Seat
Press release on website: Marjorie Decker formally announced her candidacy for State Senate before a horde of supporters - men, women, seniors and children. "Our Senate District belongs to the families and the citizens of Allston, … [Read more...]
OPEN LETTER TO THE HARVARD GRADUATE SCHOOL OF EDUCATION
AN OPEN LETTER TO THE ADMINISTRATION & FACULTY OF THE HARVARD GRADUATE SCHOOL OF EDUCATION - JANUARY 4, 2010 - THREE CLASSROOM TEACHERS ASK YOU TO SPEAK OUT The Harvard Graduate School of Education pursues the goal of training … [Read more...]