Here I was, all set to write about John Henry's foot on the pedal of the Globe’s irrelevance. The Boston.com schizophrenia, the ridiculous headline about the Bristol D.A. appointment affecting the Hernandez trial (talk about creating a … [Read more...]
Archives for January 14, 2015
BMG Fundraiser Party Friday 1/23!
Dear BMGers: You are most cordially invited to our official, extra-special Blue Mass. Group 10th anniversary Propaganda Propulsion Pizza Party! It's Friday January 23rd, starting at 6:30 pm, at Bertucci's on Route 16 in Medford. Why there? … [Read more...]
Senator Warren endorses Kamala Harris for U. S. Senate.
As you have probably heard, Sen. Boxer of CA has announced she will not seek re-election next year. State AG Kamala Harris has announced her candidacy for the seat and has already earned the endorsement of our senior senator. California … [Read more...]
No pardon for Wahlberg
Former assistant AG Judith Beals offers a devastating argument against a pardon for Mark Wahlberg in the Globe: Actor Mark Wahlberg has petitioned Massachusetts for a pardon of violent racial assaults he committed as a teenager. I … [Read more...]
It’s time to put a priority on state-operated care for the developmentally disabled
(Cross-posted from The COFAR Blog) Here's our letter to the Baker administration, asking them to put a priority on state-operated care for the developmentally disabled: Kristen Lepore Secretary Executive Office of Administration and … [Read more...]
Not So Wicked Smaht: Boston’s Olympic Hopes
By Frank Deford, NPR, Jan. 14 Oh, poor Boston. Where is Paul Revere when we need him to alert the citizenry? The International Olympic Committee (IOC) is coming! The International Olympic Committee is coming! Boston, lock up your … [Read more...]
Somerville Mayor Joe Curtatone Outlines How the Boston Bid Should Go Forward to Benefit The Entire Region
Somerville Mayor Joe Curtatone's Commonwealth piece is a must read for anyone following the Boston 2024 Bid. It is an even handed assessment of the real challenges the region will face, and why the risks and rewards will need to be … [Read more...]