In educational reform circles, Michelle Rhee is royalty. Her controversial career sprung from Teach for America, the quintessential ed reform project. Kevin Huffman, her first husband, was also a TFA alum. She divorced him for a second … [Read more...]
Archives for January 18, 2013
Thank you Rep. David Sullivan
Aside from the news about Lt. Gov. Murray's decision not to re-run, I'm a lot more disappointed in the news that Representative David Sullivan is resigning his seat. Though eternally out of fashion, education is the key to … [Read more...]
The week that moved transportation forward
What a week for transportation in Massachusetts! Governor Patrick released hard numbers on the cost to fix and modernize our transportation system and a plan for building a 21st century transportation system. Governor Patrick passionately … [Read more...]
Thoughts on Transportation Funding
As many of you know, MassDOT proposed some revenue ideas to fund their ambitious transportation plan. The Governor endorsed a plan that is not based on a 'user tax' increase. Although things can change, and they probably will, I am curious … [Read more...]
The week that moved transportation forward What a week for transportation in Massachusetts! Governor Patrick released hard numbers on the cost to fix and modernize our transportation system and a plan for building a 21st century … [Read more...]
Don’t Let the Feds Scapegoat Carmen Ortiz! Hey, Isn’t That What They Did to John Connolly? “Deval and the Prez”, a Play in One Act
I cannot say this loud enough. If Aaron Swartz's suicide was caused in any part by outrageous behavior by prosecutors than it is the result of the institutional mechanisms of the Justice Department that encourage, if not require, … [Read more...]
Tim Murray opts out of 2014 governor’s race!
I just received this by email: Dear Friends, I am writing to inform you about my plans as they relate to the 2014 election cycle. As I have traveled the state over the past year, I have been asked with increased frequency … [Read more...]
Tim Murray is not running for Governor in 2014
Big news in MA-Gov world: Lt. Gov. Timothy P. Murray will not run for governor in 2014, citing the demands of campaigning, serving in elected office and his desire to spend more time with his wife and two young daughters. “I’ve decided … [Read more...]
Reflecting on Aaron Swartz’s Death
Aaron's death teaches us an important lesson about how the law operates here in 21st-century America. He was not the only local activist to be unnecessarily persecuted by government agencies. Laws relating to our Internet activities have … [Read more...]
Not how the news was supposed to go for Carmen Ortiz
Yesterday and today were supposed to be spectacular news days for US Attorney Carmen Ortiz: yesterday morning, hundreds of state and federal police successfully executed a massive raid on violent gangs in Boston, arresting 27 well-known … [Read more...]