Joan Vennochi wonders when scandals will start to stick to the ever-popular Governor of the Commonwealth. She concentrates mostly on the state trooper embezzlement/overtime scandal -- which now looks like an obstruction of justice case, … [Read more...]
Baker muffles state scientists — even regarding birds
But can they tweet? The Globe's David Abel meta-reports that the Baker administration's restricts journalists' access to state scientists who work on environment and pollution -- even for a story about birds. I'm hesitant to use the … [Read more...]
Climate Ride 2019: Back in the saddle again
Make a Donation! Well, I'm doing it again -- this September 12-16 I'll be doing the Climate Ride -- riding my bike 400 miles from Bar Harbor, Maine, to our own Cambridge MA. I'm raising money to support three terrific … [Read more...]
Comment of the Day: Robbing (operations) to pay (capital) at the MBTA
This is why you're late! The Honorable Tommy Vitolo speaks to this graph of the T's budget woes (from A Better City's February report): See that ~100M green sliver in FY18? Every time the bus passes you by because it’s full, think of … [Read more...]
Anyone going to save the republic?
I have long defended Nancy Pelosi on the grounds that she's a shrewd and effective legislator. I've been reminded lately, ruefully, that that isn't the entirety of the job. And here, she's just failing the republic itself: "Trump is … [Read more...]
Baker’s billions come from Patrick’s taxes
In the wake of that boffo MassInc poll, the legislature is actually hearing the overwhelming vox populi on transportation: We need to invest more money! This puts them at odds with Governor Baker's No New Taxes grumbling. House Speaker … [Read more...]
Imploded! Two giant metaphors for the fossil fuel industry
The cooling towers at the Brayton Point power plant were imploded yesterday morning. Brayton Point in Somerset MA was New England's last coal plant. And now it's gone: Many thanks to the various activists who made this moment … [Read more...]
Survey says: You’re late (and stressed)
Big new MassInc Polling Group poll reflects back what we experience in our daily lives: Traffic is lousy; and the T is late. Two-thirds of voters (67%) report leaving earlier or later to avoid traveling during the worst traffic; nearly as … [Read more...]
#GreenNewDeal hits Dot (Where was the Globe?)
Some 1,000 people packed the Strand Theater in Dorchester last night for the Sunrise Movement's rolling road show of the Green New Deal. Standing room only! Participants included Senator Ed Markey (naturally); new Rep. Ayanna Pressley; and … [Read more...]
They need to know you’re fighting for them.
This is just a fantastic clip. Rep. Katie Porter (D-CA) grills JP Morgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon on how his employees are supposed to live on the salaries they're given: I'd suggest that there are many, many Americans who feel … [Read more...]
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