Statement by OCPF on Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission On January 21, 2010, the United States Supreme Court issued an important decision in Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission, 558 U.S. __ (2010). In Citizens United, … [Read more...]
Archives for March 29, 2010
How to Heal the World
I think about this as I plant my garden. I remember John Chapman, Johnny Appleseed; Jean Giono's story of Elzéard Bouffier, "The Man Who Planted Trees;" John Todd's vision to restore the devastated mountains of Appalachia. … [Read more...]
The madness of bullying. Is it finally the end?
Charges are being filed against the bullies who terrorized Phoebe Prince during her days at South Hadley High School. It's stunning that the faculty did not understand how to manage this situation. It's terrible that there may … [Read more...]
Will Beacon Hill Make an Informed Decision?
For starters, let's take a look at the methodology. Patron-origin analysis is just a spiffy name for "counting license plates." So, in this particular study, Clyde Barrow and a few assistants from his center and the University went all … [Read more...]
South Hadley
People are easily prodded into the 14 characteristics of fascism in this case. Obsession with crime and punishment in this case. Not really having a clear picture of the story at hand WBZ's promotion of this and many other events of a … [Read more...]
Middlesex, Suffolk and Essex Race and Why it will Set a Trend
I have seen, as we all have, an abundance of waste with no regard for the environment. I have seen people talk the talk on crime, yet fail to make the connection to the economy and social programs. I have seen more people … [Read more...]
Stand for Children’s stands
or, Follow the money. Today's publication of Massachusetts not getting Round 1 Race to the Top money, and the push that is sure to follow from Stand for Children, moves me to make sure we know who is influencing us. Cross-posted on … [Read more...]
Will the Real Scott Brown Please Stand Up
Many lawmakers are declaring their support. And thousands of businesses have already signed up to support passing a bill. But we still need a handful of key undeclared senators to get on the bandwagon in support of passing a … [Read more...]
Zero fiddles
From the Facebook page: Scott Brown My good friend, Richard Ross, is running for the MA Senate seat that I used to hold. I hope you will support him. He is an outstanding public servant. about an hour ago 213 people like this. View all 87 … [Read more...]
Cahill does it again
Apparently unsatisfied with merely pushing the legal limits, Tim has moved straight into violating campaign finance law: State Treasurer Timothy P. Cahill, an independent gubernatorial candidate already facing questions about his … [Read more...]