A new Boston City Clerk with advanced knowledge of new technologies and software would make municipal government more open and information more accessible. For example: The Diamante Stenograph machine on view at this … [Read more...]
Archives for November 2011
Still resonates today.
Enjoy the music. The past is still with us. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R3rnxQBizoU … [Read more...]
Scott Brown’s fundraising letter
Last week, we received Scott Brown's fundraising letter in the mail. It was addressed to my wife, which is odd because neither of us have ever given a penny to a Republican candidate nor have ever shown any inclination to do so. But I'm … [Read more...]
MASSterList: JPKIII looks to reupholster family carpetbag – Mitt’s McDuck days – Frank says district map forced retirement – Galvin in charge
I FOR ONE WELCOME OUR NEW GINGER OVERLORD: Does this scrawny Middlesex County assistant DA really think he can just carpetbag into Barney Frank's district and beat the electoral might of a Sam Sutter? The legislative experience of a Cindy … [Read more...]
Why We Still Need Regulation
It has been a constant refrain emanating from the right, that there's too much regulation in the American economy and that its stifling growth and job creation. Well, I will be the first to say that where we find unneeded regulation, … [Read more...]
Compare other cities’ city clerks… with Boston.
Compare other cities' city clerks... with Boston. > Job Description > Job Title: City Clerk > Job ID: 341872 > Location: CCL City Clerk > Full-Time > Regular/Temporary: Regular > Executive/Professional … [Read more...]
Sonia Chang-Diaz on Redistricting and More
Very timely, considering U.S. Rep. Barney Frank's announcement that the recent redistricting inspired him not to run again, MA Sen. Sonia Chang-Diaz joined us on Left Ahead. Click the player below for her 33-minute show. She dealt in … [Read more...]
MassEquality statement on Barney Frank
BOSTON, November 28, 2011— Statement by MassEquality Executive Director Kara Suffredini on Congressman Barney Frank’s Announcement of Retirement: “Congressman Barney Frank is a national leader and his decision to retire, while … [Read more...]
The Next Battle for Progressives
Hi all, new to Blue Mass Group! I just wanted to use my first blog post to talk about a huge upcoming issue that has serious repercussions here in Boston. As we saw on November 8th, the face of Boston is changing in a very progressive way, … [Read more...]
Occupy Coincidence
I don't believe in coincidence. In particular, I don't believe it was happenstance that a growing anti- %1 movement emerged in the same year that the NFL and the NBA experienced extended lockouts and sometimes fierce negotiations between … [Read more...]
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