Hotline, the daily blog of the National Journal recently did a rundown of who they view as the up and comerâs of Massachusetts politics. Iâm disappointed with their choices.Skewed with way to many Republicans, they are mostly has … [Read more...]
Middlesex DA Forum: RECAP
The skinny on Leone we hear on this blog isn't accurate at all... he's not just a lock 'em up and throw away the key kind of guy. He hit home on three things: managing the office and his experience doing the hiring in the DA's office … [Read more...]
Patrick Gets Some Press in Allston-Brighton
From the Tab. … [Read more...]
Courage to Achieve Scholarship
Cambridge residents might consider contributing to âThe Courage To Achieveâ scholarship. This scholarship will be available to high school women living in public housing, of which many will be the first to attend college in their … [Read more...]
Huffington on Warrantless Wiretaps
First, the law breaking. Arguing that Bush has "inherent constitutional authority" to order warantless wiretaps or that Congress's post-9/11 "use of force" resolution gave the president a blank check when it came to domestic spying is … [Read more...]
Empty Earmark Evangelism
The logic that says the increase in earmarks is due to the increased power and influence of lobbyists is spurious. In this sense, the Republican spin on Abramoff is, and this is only by accident, true. Abramoff's ability to pile up large … [Read more...]
The Great Mohammed Cartoon Controversy
In case you wanted to see the actual cartoons that sparked the recent protests, and a whole host of other images of Mohammed through the ages, here is a mirror to the extensive Zombietime Mohammed archive. Face-of-Muhammed.blogspot.com … [Read more...]
Healey’s kickoff speech
Adam Reilly has helpfully posted the full text of Kerry Healey's speech at the official kickoff for her campaign for Governor.My take: nicely packaged Republican rubbish. It's an excellent example of the fallacy that Republicans have … [Read more...]