Based on the reports available, it looks like the Boston Police missed a big opportunity last year to at least arrest and question Edwin Alemany, the man in custody for the brutal kidnapping and murder of Amy Lord. Last fall, a BPD … [Read more...]
Archives for July 29, 2013
On Raising the Charter School Cap
Two agenda items of the "Education Reform" crowd are showing up as issues in Boston's mayoral race. I'd like to look at the first one: raising the cap on charter schools in Boston. And I can see why this is at the top of the agenda. … [Read more...]
Markeyseat.com – The Definitive Guide to #MA5
Hello Fellow BMG'rs I've been working on a pet project to collect all the information about the race to fill Ed Markey's seat in congress in one convenient, easy to use location. You can find information on the candidates, links to … [Read more...]
Only One Candidate from 16th Worcester States Position on Public Accommodations Bill [Updated]
Update (7/31): A second candidate, Dan Donahue, has replied in support of the bill. Read his statement at the end of the post. Another special election is on the horizon here in Worcester. On September 10, voters in the 16th Worcester … [Read more...]
ActBlue hits $400 million
Per an email I just received, this is an amazing milestone for a technology - originated and still headquartered in Cambridge, MA - that has pretty much singlehandedly changed the way modern political campaigns are financed. And, … [Read more...]