Monsanto has become the company everyone loves to hate, and the face of all that's gone terribly amiss with conventional agricultural practices; in this case, an earned reputation. The geniuses there didn't invent the so-called "Green … [Read more...]
Archives for June 14, 2012
Rep. Malia was arrested in Jamaica Plain today
This photo shows the arrest of Representive Liz Malia on 6/14/12 in Jamaica PlainWhat was occuring was an Eviction Blockage organized by City Life Vida Unida, similar to actions all over the state and the country that aim to keep homeowners … [Read more...]
Tenants and Lawn Signs
I was just sent this question. Thoughts? I know that some towns have repealed bylaw restrictions on political signs, especially those that limit them to a specific time period. Can a landlord disallow election signs? We are renting a … [Read more...]
Feels Like Losing, But Might Be a Sign of Hope: The MTA Compromise
Antagonism toward public unions is exploding. --Barry Bluestone Organized labor hasn't had many victories these days. The recall of Wisconsin's Governor Scott Walker was, at best, a draw. At worst, it was another lost battle wasting … [Read more...]
Ms. Vickie’s Amateur Hour Move – Jewish Holidays – Subpoenas on Beacon Hill – Catherine Greig’s Victims
Ahhh, excuse me Ms. Vickie but you just went from a nine to a three on the ten point scale. Did anyone in the room suggest that this was a bad idea? Holy shit! This would never happen if Teddy was alive (I say, I say, that's a joke … [Read more...]
Jim Barnett’s and Scott Brown’s nasty wink and nod campaign
Mike Lux’s revealing piece about Scott Brown's campaign manager, Jim Barnett, describes with crystal clarity how Barnett is a Karl Rove acolyte. The article contains so many details and anecdotes, all documented, that it’s hard not to … [Read more...]