Listen up Steve Grossman and Don Berwick: Both of you have run atrocious field programs. I heard from y'all back when it was likely I'd be a delegate to the convention, but not till well after I'd started hearing from Kayyem. Haven't heard … [Read more...]
Archives for August 19, 2014
District Attorney Dan “Search and Avoid” Conley
So the Herald ran a series recently focusing on the low clearance rate of homicides by Boston Police. In Massachusetts the district attorney has complete authority over homicide investigations. The BPD blames Conley for the lack of … [Read more...]
AG Candidates Healey and Tolman face off on WGBH
Amid all of the criticism of Boston's generally wretched broadcast media, WGBH News deserves credit for hosting AG Candidates Maura Healey and Warren Tolman on Emily Rooney's Greater Boston program last Thursday. Both came off well. … [Read more...]
All 3 MA Dems for Treasurer Have Big Plans
The MA Treasurer/Receiver General race has glories and worries. On the Dem side, three solid candidates want to replace Steve Grossman as he stepped aside to run for Governor. All three spoke with Left Ahead on the past three successive … [Read more...]
New DDS eligibility law will leave many out in the cold
(Cross-posted from The COFAR Blog) Like at least two other bills signed into law this month, a new law that will make adults with autism and certain other conditions eligible for services from the Department of Developmental Services was … [Read more...]
Progressives aren’t and never were Liberals
Wow! Nothing gets to me quite as much as hearing that a Progressive is just a Liberal with a new hair style. Come on! Read some American political and social history, folks. Progressives turn the tide or die trying. Liberals flow with the … [Read more...]
TONIGHT- A debate with the three Democratic candidates for Governor!
Hey all! I just wanted to make sure everyone is aware of tonight's gubernatorial debate being hosted at Stonehill College. Unfortunately, this first debate will not be on TV, but will be streamed online here. In other news, Don Berwick … [Read more...]