Indeed, the people who deal with probationers every day - judges and probation officers - have spoken strongly against moving Probation out of the judicial branch. Irrelevant. Of course judges don't want probation moved to the … [Read more...]
Archives for January 25, 2011
SOTU Open Thread
What do you think of the State of the Union? This collaborative online effort might interest you. It's full of hope and change, even if the President himself may appear to offer considerably less of both than two years ago. We'll be joining … [Read more...]
Chuck Turner sentenced to three years
Globe: A federal judge today sentenced Chuck Turner to three years behind bars for accepting a $1,000 bribe, a stinging rebuke to the former Boston city councilor. US District Judge Douglas P. Woodlock rejected an appeal for leniency by … [Read more...]
Harvard Pilgrim and Tufts Health Plan Marriage
Today's news that HP and Tufts will merge seems to be getting a so so response. However it is notable in a few ways. It belies the concept of "competition" since it is now clear that it is market share not a better product that … [Read more...]
Today’s LeftAhead Podcast with Bob Massie
Today on LeftAhead, we had Bob Massie on as our guest, the first announced candidate running for the Democratic Primary to face Senator Scott Brown in 2012. Massie has degrees from Princeton, Harvard and Yale and has a wide variety of … [Read more...]
Building a stronger human service system in Massachusetts
2011-2012 Human Services Legislative AgendaPrior to the 2011-12 legislative session, the Providers' Council surveyed its statewide membership of human services providers about the challenges and opportunities that can be addressed to … [Read more...]
Blocked from REDMASSGROUP
I was Blocked from red mass group over a month ago. For the reason of Going against the RINO's in my Party - Nassour - Kaufman - Romney - Brock. I am a true Republican....I think though if a Democrate dose something wrong it is wrong and if … [Read more...]
Perry getting no love from the base
Failed congressional candidate Jeff Perry's appointment - no doubt following a nationwide search - to the long-vacant post of "Special Sheriff" of Barnstable County has gotten miserable reviews from across the political spectrum. … [Read more...]