New secretary of education Betsy DeVos has strong ties to groups that advocate a theocratic world view. They believe a) students should leave public schools for religious based ones, b) public schools should become predominantly Christian … [Read more...]
Archives for February 9, 2017
9th Circuit Court of Appeals continues the Stay of Trump’s edict banning refugees and travel from seven Muslim-majority Countries
Of note - green card holders, visa holders, even visitors are entitled to due process. In addition, pursuant to the system of checks and balances Executive Orders are subject to Court review. The court states, for those who never took … [Read more...]
More Patriots Snubbing Trump White House Visit (UPDATED)
UPDATE 2/10: Alan Branch and LeGarrette Blount have also said they won't join the White House trip. This morning, New England Patriots defensive end Chris Long confirmed he'll join teammates Martellus Bennett, Donta Hightower and … [Read more...]
The DeVos phenomenon in Massachusetts
Betsy DeVos has absolutely no experience in public education, and she is now the Secretary of Education. This is not just a federal problem. In Massachusetts, state law (MGL Ch. 15 Sec. 1E) prohibits persons employed by or receiving regular … [Read more...]
Kennedy for Governor…
...of Illinois. JConway might especially be interested in this news since it connects his two home states. Businessman Chris Kennedy, the 8th child of RFK, has announced that he will challenge incumbent Republican Bruce Rauner in 2018. … [Read more...]
WGBH Hits New Science Controversy with Mish Michaels Debacle
You wouldn't expect a science controversy at the PBS station in a place like Boston - never mind at the national science-producing hotspot behind shows like NOVA. But yet again, here we are asking what WGBH is thinking. As the Boston … [Read more...]
Five Republicans Are Looking at Virginia Senate Seat
Do they know something we don't? When I heard Laura Ingraham was thinking of running, I assumed someone was whispering in her ear, hoping she'd run to tie up Kaine from raising money for other races. But now the field seems pretty large … [Read more...]