Listen up you lame-o-suburban-bred-gen-exers-or-whyers-or-effers who think Aerosmith's Dream On should be the state's official rock song. You might as well wear pocket protectors and glasses with tape. Also the wannabees like reps. … [Read more...]
Archives for March 6, 2013
The Professional Fire Fighters of Massachusetts endorses Stephen Lynch
This 12,000 member strong union has thrown its muscle behind a good man, Stephen Lynch. In their endorsement, the PFFM cite the simple facts that Mr. Lynch has not forgotten where he came from, has continuously worked to improve the lives … [Read more...]
What the BTU Thinks of Extended Learning Time
It’s hard to avoid the discussion of extending the school day. Urban school districts are encouraging it as a means to help close the achievement gaps, parents by and large like it (though a great many insist that it be voluntary for their … [Read more...]
Mike Sullivan: “I’m against gay marriage. Also, repeal DOMA.” Wha…?
Mike Sullivan, the guy who claims to be proud to be a Republican and who has aggressively staked out much more socially conservative positions than his primary opponents Dan Winslow and Gabriel Gomez, confused just about everybody today. … [Read more...]
MASSACHUSETTS COALITION OF POLICE ENDORSES STEPHEN LYNCH
I am sure most of us grew up admiring or aspiring to be a police offer. I remember watching t.v. shows like Adam 12, T.J. Hooker, The Rookies, Chips, even detective shows such as Stacey Keach as Mike Hammer, Starsky & Hutch, Kojac, … [Read more...]
Is Stephen Lynch Calling for an Increase in the Retirement Age for Social Security?
Congressman Stephen Lynch released a YouTube video sharing his thoughts on Social Security. The 2-minute, 22-second video closes with a passage that, unless I’m misunderstanding something, can only be construed as a call for increasing the … [Read more...]
New Resource on Children in Massachusetts
One of the most important things we do through our government is help children grow and thrive. We build schools to educate them; we ensure they have access to quality health care; we provide housing and food assistance to those who need it … [Read more...]
Autism’s crisis in care
(Cross-posted from The SAGE Crossing Foundation Blog) Many young adults with autism are more likely to spend their days watching TV and playing video games than participating in life skills or job programs. It's not that these people … [Read more...]