You've probably seen it ... I just don't know what to say that hasn't already been said. But if you've been thinking too much lately, this ad is the cure for that. I mean ... They filmed an ad. OK. Our Senator pretended to fold laundry … [Read more...]
Archives for June 15, 2012
Ballot Question to Overturn Citizens United with Constitutional Amendment
In 2010, the Supreme Court decimated a century of legal precedent in campaign finance with a single ruling in Citizens United v. FEC. The ruling solidified a constitutional right to free speech for corporations and in doing so opened our … [Read more...]
Stenographic record. Public meetings. Boston City Council.
Stenographic record of the public meetings of Boston City Council now available, email city.council at cityofboston.gov Folks with hearing loss, deaf, Asperger syndrome, or any disability, any interested citizen can follow the public … [Read more...]
When Brian McGrory and BMG are on the same page, it spells trouble for Republicans
There are times when Globe columnist Brian McGrory drives me crazy, and if he even knows we exist, I'd imagine that the reverse is true as well. But I'll say this for the guy: there are also times when he absolutely nails it. If you … [Read more...]
General Local Aid No Longer Supported with State Tax Revenue
The money that the state provides to cities and towns for police and fire protection, parks, and other core local services is often referred to as general local aid (cities and towns receive separate Chapter 70 education aid to help fund … [Read more...]