As has been said countless times: Don't ask if a Green New Deal is realistic; ask if life on Earth without it is realistic. Congressman Richard Neal of Springfield (MA-1) is the lone holdout in the Massachusetts delegation who has not … [Read more...]
Midwest left defenseless by climate-denying pols
Historic flooding, caused by a "bomb cyclone", has struck parts of Nebraska, Iowa, and Missouri, causing damages that will exceed $1.3 billion in Nebraska alone. NOAA predicts this will only get worse this spring: Nearly two-thirds … [Read more...]
Child labor: #climatestrike finds kids doing adults’ work
I happened to be in Albany yesterday for the Youth Climate Strike, happening concurrently at 11am all over the world. We showed up just before 11am, and saw hardly anyone there. I've been to protests like that; it can be a little … [Read more...]
T feels the heat; will the legislature warm to increased funding?
Between the efforts of Michelle Wu and the soft-drink-sipping stunts of BMG's own pro-transit state rep, the MBTA Fiscal Management and Control Board heard an earful against the proposed fare hike. And they're listening! It's a breath of … [Read more...]
Inslee for POTUS? Give me one good reason why not.
We're 609 days away from Election Day 2020 -- not too early to pick a horse! Obviously I like Elizabeth Warren. I like any number of the other Senators who have jumped in. But can you give me one good reason why I shouldn't support … [Read more...]
stomv brings the tea to the T
At last night's public meeting with the MBTA's Fiscal and Management Control Board regarding the proposed fare increase, our pal Rep. Tommy Vitolo made himself a social media sensation. Check the video: If you don't improve the quality … [Read more...]
@WuTrain petitions vs. the fare increase, and for a thriving MBTA
Boston City Councillor Michelle Wu has made clean, equitable transportation her personal mission -- from advocating for bicycling to calling for a completely free MBTA. For now, though, she's opposing the T's proposed fare increase: You can … [Read more...]
DeLeo: Cleaning up or greenwashing?
Rather not too soon for a guy who lives on a tiny peninsula on the coast, the Speaker has announced spending $1 billion over 10 years on climate resiliency and infrastructure. This sounds good, though not enough for the massive, daunting … [Read more...]
How not to treat children
Two versions of a video showed children from the Sunrise Movement visiting Senator Dianne Feinstein, asking her to sign on to support the Green New Deal (as our Senators Ed Markey and Elizabeth Warren have done, enthusiastically). … [Read more...]
Chang-Diaz’s reassignment: Orgs serving communities of color “deeply dismayed”
Well, it sounds like the reassignment of Sonia Chang-Diaz off of her wheelhouse issue -- education funding equity -- is not being accepted quietly. Press release copied here: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 21, 2019 Media contacts: Tanisha … [Read more...]
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