Here is the link to their filing papers, and an initial investigation: http://reporting.sunlightfoundation.com/2011/plaintiff-citizens-united-case-forms-super-pac/ These so-called Super PACs bankrolled by anonymous donors with … [Read more...]
Archives for June 14, 2011
Ever heard of this guy? Ran for something once.
Charlie Baker has 10 thoughts about campaigning in CommonWealth Magazine. And it's an excellent, vivid, personal, reflective and illuminating read. Eg.: Fourth, every issue matters. This was one of the hardest lessons for me to learn. I … [Read more...]
DeLeo says the kid’s alright
Speaker says Rep. Mark Cusack, aide did nothing wrong: Rep. Mark Cusack,, D-Braintree, and a legislative aide did nothing wrong by slipping into the House chamber in the middle of the night while other lawmakers drank beer in House … [Read more...]
Boston’s Pressley Still Outspoken
First-term Boston City Councilor Ayanna Pressley says she enjoys making people feel uncomfortable. That is, she finds that candor, facts and meaningful solutions don't come easy and don't come through avoidance. You can click the player … [Read more...]
John K. O’Toole, Signer of Anti-Gay Petition and Candidate for Boston City Councillor, Marches in Boston Pride 2011
Taken from knowthyneighbor.org with permission: What Is Being Described by Some Boston LGBT Who Attended Saturday's Boston Pride March 2011, The Appearance of John K. O'Toole, Candidate for District Three Boston City … [Read more...]
New Report Says State Proposal Would Impose Costly Testing Mandate and Damaging Teacher Eval Scheme
I thought BMG folks who are passionate about (or at least interested in) public education and education policy would like to know about a new FairTest report on the state's proposed teacher evaluation system, which our authors -- educators … [Read more...]
The Mass. GOP Is Silent: Where Are Leaders Like Sen. Scott Brown on Undocumented Rape Victims?
This was originally posted at Citizen Orange, and the post will be updated accordingly there since I can't edit the text on BMG :(. UPDATE: CREDO Action just sent an action alert out to 15,000 people in Massachusetts regarding Rep. … [Read more...]
David Brooks continues his curious, and ultimately pointless, ways
Poor David Brooks. He so desperately wants to be the outside-the-box, creative conservative. The guy who believes in what the good ol' Republican party used to stand for, and who feels free to chastise today's GOP for its unfaithfulness … [Read more...]
Attn. Rep. Cusack: Apologize for Nothing. Aide Should Threaten Suit
Hey Dude, welcome to the fire. How's it feel? Well my son, on further reflection, I think you may have hit the lottery. Professionally that is. 1. You learned real early a valuable lesson about leadership; 2. You have legitimate … [Read more...]