Went to the Harvard Divest rally this morning which took place in front of Massachusetts Hall where the President, Provost, Treasurer, and Vice Presidents of the University have offices. There was a constant crowd of about 100 people coming … [Read more...]
Archives for April 2014
The “Transparent Airfares Act” and comparing constituent service
Last week I learned about the disgusting, Orwellian-named "Transparent Airfares Act of 2014" that reverses DOT regulations requiring airline advertisements to accurately reflect the cost of the flight. Christopher Elliot gives some good … [Read more...]
Come Hear Charlie
BMG folks, I was happy to find out yesterday that Charles Blandy—yes, that Charles Blandy—is the tenor soloist for my community choir's upcoming concert! Here are the details in case you would like to come: Who: The Metropolitan Chorale … [Read more...]
Say hello to the first Super PAC ad in the governor’s race
This past weekend voters in Massachusetts were exposed to the first negative TV attack ad of the still young 2014 state election season. The ad was paid for by the state independent expenditure PAC (i.e. Super PAC) of the National … [Read more...]
I Hope This is Just the Start of Kayyem Attacking Martha – Hey Deval, Why Don’t You Order New DCF Chief to Return Justina Pelletier to Her Parents? – Does Kate’s Endorsement of Maura Healy Carry Any Weight?
Okay Juliette, that was a nice start today. I give it a C. Too wordy and hard to follow. Needs to be concise yet simple to understand. And then that has to be turned into easy to understand phrases used over and over so the uneducated … [Read more...]
Massachusetts DCF is a national disgrace-we can do better
Our DCF is a national disgrace, saw this news on the elevator ticker at my Chicago office, Olga Roche has finally resigned after two more infant fatalities were reported over the weekend bringing the grand total to three. Unfortunately, … [Read more...]
Hayre: “A stronger future for our most vulnerable children”
Dear BMG, just sharing a recent guest column I submitted to The Sun Chronicle regarding the ongoing situation at the Department of Children and Families. Here is a link to the original column. Thank you for taking a moment to read this, and … [Read more...]
This Saturday – May 3rd – Is Free Comic Book Day.
LeVar Burton as part of the literacy programs he supposts, such as Reading Rainbow, is promoting this Saturday's Free Comic Book Day. This Satuday, readers can go to their local comic book store, and choose from one of sixty free comic … [Read more...]
Getting the Facts Straight on Outside Money in the Governor’s Race
Despite false attacks from Steve Grossman and her fellow opponents, the facts are clear: Martha Coakley believes that outside special interest money does not belong in the race for governor. Coakley has made it clear that she believes … [Read more...]
Talk to me right-winger
Ed. Ed. Ed, and some more Ed. Broom the vanity and ego aside to get to a vignette from MSNBC's The Ed Show. There, the former right-wing talker but a left-wing talker for the past 16 years, Ed (of course) Schultz did his usual … [Read more...]
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