As most already know, Massachusetts is consistently ranked first in the NAEP test and has been improving each year. How? While there are many nuanced reasons, many which haven't been fully studied, there are a number of reasons … [Read more...]
Archives for April 3, 2011
Fukushima: Prayers and Petitions
http://fukushima.greenaction-j... This petition is from concerned Japanese citizens, who would appreciate an international show of support. Radiological Impact of Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Disaster On March 11th, Japan was struck by a … [Read more...]
Social Security: Are You Ready For A Congressional “Video Staycation”?
"I mean, just from the very notion that it said that 50 percent of beneficiaries under the Social Security program use those moneys as their sole source of income. So we've got to protect today's seniors. But for the rest of us? For - you … [Read more...]
small p / BIG P politics or deciding on the merits?
Dear Frustrated The problem, my dear Frustrated, is that you and your sensible friends have not yet done enough public education to build the kind of political support that elected officials need to vote for new taxes. That’s … [Read more...]
Advance, RomneyCare!
Here is a conservative joke (one of four in existence, I believe): Two right-wing dudes are flying to China. First Dude asks second Dude, "Have you ever been to a socialist country before?" Second Dude replies, "No, but I've been to … [Read more...]
N. H Gun Sales- Globe story
After reading the story in the Globe the City of Boston and or the State should sue the State Line Gun Shop. and Nashua Deputy State Clerk. The name of the gun shop says it all. They are directly marketing to people to cross the Mass state … [Read more...]
Even more news from Wisconsin!
Here in MA, if you hang out in certain circles you might hear things like how the leader of the Boston Tea Party one day had bruises all up and down her shins from being kicked by union thugs at some rally, but since that doesn't really … [Read more...]
Adios, Jay Severin?
I was just on the Herald's web site reading about the Scott Brown medical records flap, and noticed an article about Jay Severin being suspended at WTKK, and possibly gone for good. Dear God, let it be true! Apparently, the former James … [Read more...]