...or at least Frank Phillips claims to. Apparently the frontrunner is State Senator Thomas McGee, a "20-year"* member of the DSC. There is no attribution whatsoever just that this tidbit is "according to political activists and … [Read more...]
Archives for August 27, 2013
Follow the (Walton) Money
As soon as John Connolly had renounced the Stand for Children money he (and Conley and Barros) attempted to get to influence the Boston mayoral race, local pundits began suggesting that the whole controversy was just political theater and … [Read more...]
The Globe is right to call for more disclosure of political spending
The Boston Globe editorial board rightly called on the Massachusetts State Legislature to “alter campaign finance laws to thwart outside spending” in elections. As the editorial board correctly notes, “spending by outside groups has … [Read more...]
Call Me #blockedbyscotto
Former Senator and professional political office shopper Scott Brown went on what Jessica Van Sack over at the Herald described as a Twitter blocking bender, again raising some serious doubts about his temperament. Hashtag #blockedbyscotto … [Read more...]
Education Is My Issue
Over the past few months, I have had the pleasure of meeting so many Boston residents while campaigning for my husband, John Barros. I believe in John and that he is the only candidate for Mayor that will make Boston truly inclusive through … [Read more...]
Planned Parenthood Voter Guide for the Boston Municipal Elections
For the first time in twenty years, Boston residents will select a new mayor this fall. A vigorous city council race is also underway. With crowded, dynamic fields, it is essential that voters get the most useful, transparent information … [Read more...]
Boston Public Schools Office of Extended Learning…Listen Up!
One of the most racist and classist things that Boston Public Schools does is infantilize parents and the push to make Extended Learning Time mandatory is an example. In Sunday's Boston Globe, in a rebuttal to Joanna Weiss column “For a … [Read more...]