My daughter the grad student is a new resident of Dorchester and plans to vote in the Democratic primary on 30 April. Knowing that I read BMG, she asked what I have heard about the race, and I had to say "not much" except (as best I … [Read more...]
Archives for April 10, 2013
War on Coal costs 200 GE Workers their jobs
It's just not coal miners that are losing their jobs. Report out of Erie, PA today is that General Electric cut 950 manufacturing jobs, 200 directly due to the decline in the demand of coal. "Approximately 200 of the Erie job cuts, … [Read more...]
Milton Valencia, Brian McGrory and Boston Globe Still Haven’t Removed Factual Error in Judge Stearns Removal. Day Two and Counting
Yesterday I pointed out an egregious reporting error in Milton Valencia's piece on an important pre-trial motion in the Whitey Bulger case. In the story Valencia wrote Bulger’s lawyers had asked Casper to vacate the decision made by US … [Read more...]
Voter surpression effort in Lowell
Last night, my phone rang. It was a robocall. Good evening. This is Superintendent of Schools Jean Franco calling on behalf of the Lowell Election Commission. This is a reminder that Wednesday, April 10th is the last day to register to … [Read more...]
DDS, in dispute with parent over care of her disabled son, seeks to remove her as guardian
(Cross-posted from the COFAR Blog) Apparently unable or unwilling to resolve a dispute over the proper residential placement for a developmentally disabled man, the state is seeking to remove the man’s mother as his guardian. The … [Read more...]
Rep. Marty Walsh Formally Announces Mayoral Bid
Just wanted to share the press release that just went out. -Joyce FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Joyce Linehan, joyce@ashmontmedia.com REP. MARTIN J. WALSH ANNOUNCES MAYORAL BID MAY 4 CAMPAIGN KICK-OFF WILL LAUNCH CITY-WIDE … [Read more...]
Why is Congressman Lynch Being Disingenous about His Record on Choice?
This week at UMASS Lowell, Ed Markey and Stephen Lynch faced off to make the case to voters about who would be the best next US Senator from Massachusetts. When it came to questions on choice, Congressman Lynch mumbled and jumbled his … [Read more...]
Senator Warren on Obama’s budget
Via email: I can almost guarantee that you know someone -- a family member, friend, or neighbor -- who counts on Social Security checks to get by. That's why I was shocked to hear that the President's newest budget proposal would cut … [Read more...]
Does the Left need its own Tea Party?
Does the Left Need its own Tea Party? I ask this because it is clear that in spite of the rhetoric of the President at his inaugural and his State of the Union, we are still poised to witness a Democratic President, overwhelmingly … [Read more...]
Open Letter to Mayoral Hopeful David Portnoy, aka “El Prez”, The Barstool Sports National Media Mogul
Dear El Prez, I am an 'old man' stoolie which means, although I appreciate the gesture, I scroll through most, emphasis "most", of the smoke shows etc. and I, like many others, pray you have daughters someday. Strictly for the … [Read more...]