Catholic Democrats president Steve Krueger issued a statement on the meeting between Pope Francis and President Obama today. The statement can be read here and more information on the meeting can be found at popeandpresident.net: In … [Read more...]
Archives for March 27, 2014
Are we a police state yet?
A judge's decision this week to award permanent custody of Justina Pelletier to the state scares me. This is the teenager who spent nearly a year in a locked ward in Boston Children's Hospital after doctors there disagreed with the … [Read more...]
Public Service or Political Calculus?
Last week, Jim O’Sullivan wrote that sources close to Charlotte Golar Richie said she was seriously considering a run for treasurer. This week, Jim O’Sullivan reported that sources close to her say she is now pondering a run for Lt. … [Read more...]
Cambridge pre-K/K teacher: My job is about testing and data. I quit.
On Sunday, the Washington Post had a blog entry about veteran Cambridge teacher Susan Sluyter and why she quit her job teaching pre-kindergarten and kindergarten in the Cambridge Schools. I found it a fascinating read, especially since it … [Read more...]
Middlesex D.A.s Never Requested Dangerous Hearing for Jared Remy. Blame Lies With Prosecutors
The prosecution never moved for a dangerous hearing pursuant to MGL 256 sec. 58A. All those arraignments. All those pissed off victims ready to testify within days of the arrest. Why not? If this guy was so dangerous why was the … [Read more...]
Inquiry Commissioned by Christie Exonerates Christie
New York Times: The Port Authority official who oversaw the lane closings at the George Washington Bridge said that he had informed Gov. Chris Christie of New Jersey about it at a Sept. 11 memorial while the closings were occurring, … [Read more...]