The recent terror attacks in Paris thrust the issue of terrorism, its relation with Islam, and how to defeat it back into the forefront of national debate. At the same time, it has created a wave of reckless rhetoric on the far right. That … [Read more...]
Archives for January 21, 2015
“I am a social liberal, but a fiscal conservative”….. and if you believe that, I have a bridge to sell you.
"I am a social liberal, a but fiscal conservative" I hear people say this a lot and frankly, I’m tired of it. I’m tired of playing nice, being cordial, respecting their opinion, Kumbaya and all that (what someone called timidity.) I … [Read more...]
Disgraceful: Marty Walsh agreed with the USOC to restrict city employees’ speech
This is awful. And it's only the beginning. Documents obtained by the Globe through a public records request to City Hall show Mayor Martin J. Walsh has signed a formal agreement with the United States Olympic Committee that bans city … [Read more...]