I know this post's title is an oxymoron, but every so often, there's a column by Jeff Jacoby that I can actually read. This one's about an irony of the Internet.Activists confronting repressive regimes in the 21st century often have all the … [Read more...]
Archives for April 27, 2010
Suffolk Downs is Dirty
The plus side of this whole situation is that it's a good bet that if Mr. Speaker's incredible gift of a no-bid, no-vetting, pre-approved slots license for Suffolk Down does go through, then Suffolk Downs will eventually just drop racing … [Read more...]
‘ROUNDING THE GLOBE’-19: Getting personal with Larry Harmon
'ROUNDING THE GLOBE'-19: Critical analysis of Boston Globe education coverage Getting personal with Larry Harmon Last week, the Globe finally printed two good letters on ed reform and yesterday Vaznis wrote news article on impending … [Read more...]
Major Shake Up in Baker Campaign
On the heels on Charlie Baker's dismal poll numbers, it looks like our favorite campaign manager Lenny Alcivar is being let go by the Baker campaign. Maybe Tim's daughters can rest comfortably now that Lenny won't be taunting them … [Read more...]
Roll Call in the House on Transgender Amendment
State reps. Joe Driscoll and Jason Lewis co-sponsored an amendment to the state budget that mimics the transgender bill currently dying a slow death somewhere. Good for Them! The bill not going anywhere was co-sponsored by over 100 … [Read more...]
Slave Farming:My Parting Gift
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v... … [Read more...]
Globe, other newspapers continue their death spiral
Fairly shocking numbers, I'd say, even taking into account the effect of the Globe hiking its prices. The Globe's daily circulation fell 23.2 percent to 232,432 in the six-month period that ended in March, compared to the same period a year … [Read more...]
Where Have All The Private Doctors Gone?
In 2003 70% of doctors owned their practice and in 2009 it stood at 30%, a dramatic reversal. Most physicians now have gone to work for someone else. This change has snuck under the radar. It's really alarming. However it hardly … [Read more...]
Call to Action to Avoid Budget Cuts!!
Let the legislative leadership know you won't stand for a budget balanced with cuts to your community. [Sample Phone Script] Speaker of the House Robert de Leo 617-722-2500Chairman of the House Ways and Means Charlie Murphy … [Read more...]