Note: A version of this post posted briefly yesterday. This updated one is a little bit better. I would like to throw this out to the group. The concept is borrowed from the Doomsday Clock, which as it turns out was updated the other day … [Read more...]
Archives for January 2016
Don’t Fund Schools, it will hurt the Children
Oddly enough, that's the rallying cry from our Education Secretary Jim Peyser Education Secretary James Peyser's firm rejection of a proposal that would generate $1.9 billion for Massachusetts transportation and education evoked a strong … [Read more...]
When Was The Last Time an Establishment Democrat Became President?
Any guesses? If you went with 1932, you are correct! Let's review: We leave out Johnson and Truman, who first became President through death rather than election. Barack Obama defeated establishment favorite Hillary Clinton on his … [Read more...]
DEMS MIGHT DEBATE AFTER IOWA…
MSNBC's Chuck Todd just announced that he and Rachel Maddow will moderate a Democratic debate sponsored by the Manchester Union Leader after the February 1 Iowa Caucus on February 4 in advance of the February 9 New Hampshire primary. New … [Read more...]
Bill that would give guardianship rights to parents of disabled remains stalled
(Cross-posted from The COFAR Blog) The Massachusetts Legislature has rightly drawn criticism for getting little accomplished in the past year, and the following is yet another example of that apparent failure to go ahead and just do the … [Read more...]
Outstanding Achievement by a State Agency in Evading the Public Records Law: The Award Goes to…
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission, in a unanimous decision by the judges. State and municipal agencies are prone to resisting public records requests (sometimes for reasons that may be understandable -- like a lack of resources -- but … [Read more...]
Long game demands Inspiration over Incrementalism
Much has been spoken and written about the philosophical differences between the top Democratic candidates: Bernie is idealistic and inspirational, while Hillary is realistic and pragmatic. While the Sanders campaign continues to raise … [Read more...]
You need to hand it to Clinton for this response
I am undecided. Hillary Clinton addressing the enthusiasm gap. She started slowly, but a great finish. … [Read more...]
TRUMP IS THE DEFINITION OF DEMAGOGUE…
" The demagogue is one who preaches doctrines he knows to be untrue to men he knows to be idiots." H. L. MENCKEN Fred Rich LaRiccia … [Read more...]
Boston & Urban Food Policy
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...]
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