During yesterday's election, the longtime incumbent who is known for his colorful anachronism, hackery, and trips to Florida and Ireland to avoid politicians he doesn't want to see speak had a close race with nobody. That's right, nearly … [Read more...]
How to think Long Term: The 2022 Re-Apportionment
A great and quick piece on apportionment and how the next census could hurt or harm Democrats. I will say, I am glad the PA Supreme Court is in safe hands after yesterday and OH backed non-partisan redistricting. Otherwise, a somewhat grim … [Read more...]
For Cambridge Voters: Vote for Kelley and McGovern on the Unity Slate for Council/Nolan #1 for School Committee
Incumbent Cambridge city councilors Craig Kelley and Marc McGovern have been friends and mentors of mine for over a decade. I also feel they have some of the best ideas and policy experiences to continue to contribute to the Council, … [Read more...]
Bill to Increase Police Secrecy Filed
By Rep. Nick Collins (D-Dorchester). From Common Cause's Description: Massachusetts State Representative Nick Collins has introduced a bill on Beacon Hill designed to erect further barriers to the public access of information. His … [Read more...]
Joe says ‘NO’
Joe Biden is giving a live press conference taking himself out of the running for the 2016 Democratic nomination. AP first to call. I thank Vice President Biden for his over 40 years of service to his party and his country, in many … [Read more...]
Interesting Lessons for American Progressives as Canada Takes to the Polls
Barring an upset, not unheard of in those parts, it looks like the center-left Liberals are poised to be swept back into power, after more than a decade out of government, while the socially democratic NDP and center-right Conservative … [Read more...]
Boston 2030
Imagine Boston 2030 is an intriguing crowdsourcing concept that is being proposed by Mayor Marty Walsh. As WBUR explains: “We are really looking at it being a holistic, comprehensive city planning effort, so it’s moving beyond just … [Read more...]
The Political Strategy of Pope Francis
A lot of writers on all sides of the spectrum, from Catholic and non-Catholics alike, will be parsing the words and actions of Pope Francis during his American visit to determine what, exactly, the man and his office will stand for the … [Read more...]
Chicago’s Bishop Stands with Labor, so does Pope Francis
I was pleased to see my new Archbishop in Chicago give a rousing speech at the venerable Plumbers Hall on Chicago's ever blue collar West Side. While Gov. Rauner is insisting on a corrosive 'right to work law' before he agrees to any tax … [Read more...]
The Moynihan Report Reconsidered
The Moynihan Report is one of the most widely misunderstood documents in the history of public policy. Supporters on the right and critics on the left completely forget that Moynihan directly blames this problem, not on black Americans; but … [Read more...]
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