An open letter to Mayor Marty Walsh Congratulations on your 2'nd State of the City, Mr. Mayor. There are certainly accomplishments and initiatives to be proud of, one thing about elective office is that there are always things we can do … [Read more...]
Archives for January 25, 2016
While I realize that lawn signs do not vote(First in the nation?)…
I had the opportunity to drive through large chunks of both Nashua and Hudson, New Hampshire today, and although the primary is 2 weeks from tomorrow, you would never know it by the complete absence of lawn signs in Nashua. Granted, I only … [Read more...]
Nothing like Dems Supporting our Teachers, eh?
From Politico Mass Playbook: DELEO TO THROW SUPPORT BEHIND CHARTER SCHOOLS ON WEDNESDAY -- "Prepping for charter school fight," by Hillary Chabot, Boston Herald: "Beacon Hill bosses Robert A. DeLeo and Stanley C. Rosenberg will sound off … [Read more...]
The NYT says you’re important
Today's lead story: The race between Hillary Clinton and Senator Bernie Sanders, which voters will begin deciding a week from Monday, is not just about the White House anymore. It has intensified into an epochal battle over their vastly … [Read more...]
Warren and Markey Call on Obama to Halt Deportation Raids
Last Friday, 22 members of the Senate Democratic Caucus led by Senators Dick Durbin (IL) and Pat Leahy (VT) called on Obama to halt the ongoing deportation raids targeting Central American refugees and to consider granting them temporary … [Read more...]
An excellent takedown of the argument that Hillary is more electable than Bernie
This post in Daily Kos makes some important points. It has become conventional wisdom that even if you prefer Bernie Sanders over Hillary Clinton because he is more progressive etc., you're wasting your vote on someone who can't win a … [Read more...]
Drug Tests, Poverty, and Cutting Ties with Old Friends.
No doubt you’ve seen the message on social media or received it via email from a friend, “You should have to pass a drug test for welfare because I have to pass one to be able to work my ass off to earn it for you!” The implied message is … [Read more...]
What the State of the Commonwealth didn’t mention
I can't really blame any governor for not mentioning everything in one speech. And I'm not going to say that the things Gov. Baker talked about don't matter: Opioid abuse is massive and devastating; DCF matters; the Health Connector matter. … [Read more...]