JTIMA activist Amirah Goldberg described anti-LGBT bullying and suicide as inevitable outcomes of governmental policies like Don't Ask Don't Tell that treat LGBT people as second class citizens. She urged the crowd to get involved with … [Read more...]
Archives for October 5, 2010
All on the Jolly Trolley
Lind likes to portray himself as a bit of a crank and anachronism. That would be don't use computers, bring back street cars, and even joking about being a monarchist who doesn't care much about democracy. In reality, he has a clear vision … [Read more...]
Hospitals, Insurers Join Fight Against Repeal of Alcohol Tax
"We urge Massachusetts voters to vote no on Question 1. Its passage would result in a substantial reduction in funding for substance abuse prevention, treatment and recovery programs that are desperately needed. If that occurs, there … [Read more...]
Mary Z. Connaughton’s secret weapon – North End edition
Spotted in the North End by an alert reader. :D … [Read more...]
After Bathtub Accident, O’Donnell Changes Position
O'Donnell's new position, said to be one of several she assumed during Saturday's "Eureka Moment", is that a situation such as hers in now acceptable: individuals who are either showering or bathing while thinking about policy issues or … [Read more...]
State revenues recover somewhat
Good news ... NEW YORK - Massachusetts tax revenue rose just over 14 percent in September from a year ago, mainly because taxes paid by businesses and corporations leaped nearly 53 percent, the state Revenue Commissioner said on … [Read more...]
The Tea Partier’s Utopia
Patrick Continues to Outpace Baker in Fundraising
Deval Patrick has once again outpaced Baker in fund raising, momentum shift continues from August. Patrick raised $670,000 in September while Baker lagged behind with $562,000. overall numbers: Patrick, Murray and Dems raised: … [Read more...]