The Washington Post reports recently that Bernie Sanders is embroiled in a wage dispute with his unionized campaign workers (emphasis mine): Unionized campaign organizers working for Sen. Bernie Sanders’s presidential effort are battling … [Read more...]
More lies about busing in Boston
The Boston Globe ran another self-serving and dishonest opinion piece about busing today, this one by Jeff Jacoby. It does not deserve to be quoted, and I won't. As is virtually ALWAYS the case in the self-serving whines about busing … [Read more...]
Actual redistribution of wealth
A favorite complaint of Republicans and so-called "moderate" Democrats is that the economic proposals of "radical" and "liberal" progressives like Elizabeth Warren are dangerously evil socialist programs that will destroy America because … [Read more...]
When the music’s over…
Dr. John, 2007 The music world lost a giant this morning. Various sources report that Mac Rabennack — aka "Dr. John" — died of a heart attack this morning. He had been in poor health for a little over a year. I know this … [Read more...]
The Russians Are Coming! The Russians Are Coming!
Yes, the headline is a reference to the memorable 1966 comedy — well worth revisiting or watching for the first time. For the second day in a row, the mainstream media offers hysterical headlines such as "Russian fighter jets, bombers … [Read more...]
Elizabeth Warren takes a stand
I just received the following email from Ms. Warren (full text): The Mueller report lays out facts showing that a hostile foreign government attacked our 2016 election to help Donald Trump and Donald Trump welcomed that help. Once … [Read more...]
Matching grant for the poor
In the spirit of a public broadcasting fund-raising drive, I'd like to offer a more constructive proposal growing out of the widespread criticism of the avalanche of cash donated by the world's uber-wealthy towards the restoration of Notre … [Read more...]
Support union workers!
Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Elizabeth Warren (@ewarren) brings coffee and donuts to striking Stop & Shop workers in Somerville, Mass. as she joins the picket line 📷: @scotteisenphoto #StopandShopStrike … [Read more...]
Martha Coakley’s new gig
Martha Coakley (2008 file photo) Various sources today report that Martha Coakley will join the e-cigarette maker Juul this month. So much for her fight to protect children. The same piece notes that current Attorney General Maura … [Read more...]
Stupid celebrities, and an apology
A few weeks ago, I posted a diary motivated by an alleged attack on a celebrity by perpetrators were reported to have said "this is MAGA country". According to breaking news just published on CNN, the entire episode was staged by that … [Read more...]
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