The charter school industry's best friend in print journalism, Scot Lehigh, published a column on Wednesday lauding the Kayyem difference. What's the difference? Let's look at the words of Lehigh, who wrote: When the discussion moved … [Read more...]
Archives for June 12, 2014
Happy Birthday: George H. W. Bush (41) is 90 Today
George H. W. Bush turned 90 today. He quite possibly will be the last President for some years who was a wartime veteran. Happy Birthday. … [Read more...]
Voters need all the information
Planned Parenthood is pleased to unveil our 2014 voter guide and offer voters information on which candidates for Governor, Lieutenant Governor, and Attorney General will protect women’s access to health care and support sexuality education … [Read more...]
It’s OK To Hit Pedestrians As Long As You’re Not Paying Attention
Via NewBedfordGuide.com Exactly how much leeway should drivers get when they hit a person trying to cross the street? [New Bedford Police Det. Capt. Steven] Vicente said the victim was heading west from Tedeschi's and across Brock … [Read more...]
Updated OCPF numbers
I've reported on some of the direct contributions through the end of May. I'd like to just give some updated numbers. My thinking is that at this point contributions can't be used toward the convention (too late to have an impact), so … [Read more...]
The Globe’s advice to the Dems
I'll take David up on his suggestion that we post comments on today's Globe editorial about the gubernatorial candidates. The editorial is pretty unintentionally hilarious overall, although I do agree with the recommendation that the … [Read more...]
Jobs & Workforce Programs in the State Budget
One of the most important things we do together through government is to support the development of people's skills to enable more of us to find good jobs, provide for our families, and contribute to the Massachusetts economy. With support … [Read more...]
A birthday celebration for a man who can’t return home
[Cross-posted from The COFAR Blog] [Note: This is one of a number of cases we have reviewed in which the state, courts, and providers have acted to reduce and even eliminate contact by family members with their loved ones with … [Read more...]