As I've said in a variety of places, the worst thing I can say about Joe Kennedy III is that he's running against a climate hero, a guy who we're going to need to create a future for our kids. That would be Ed Markey. You could say it … [Read more...]
The filibuster rule I’d like to see
As I'm sure most everyone here knows, the current filibuster rule in the U.S. Senate requires an affirmative vote of 3/5 of the Senate to close debate ("cloture") and force a vote. (It used to be 2/3.) At this time executive nominees … [Read more...]
Do We Walk The Walk?
I did not attend this year's state party convention but I have attended many in the recent past. I have a question that I hope someone can answer. These events are held at large sports arenas that are serviced by a whole lot of people, … [Read more...]
What To Do After the Climate Strike
Fridays for the Future (https://www.fridaysforfuture.org) - the Friday Climate Strikes continue October 2 there will be a Global Solar Yatra (https://www.ggsy.in) with 1 million students in over 70 countries building their own solar lights … [Read more...]
They Are Not The Same: Markey battled; Kennedy dithered on gas pipelines
We will hear this often throughout this primary: "Markey and Kennedy don't differ much on the issues." We'll even hear that Joe endorsed the Green New Deal -- without giving credit to its author, one Ed Markey. But this kind of talk … [Read more...]
GOP going deep with less than a minute to play?
Mitch McConnell As I absorb the events of September 24, 2019, I find the resolution passed by unanimous consent of the Senate most striking. Mitch McConnell is no neophyte, and I see no evidence that he is motivated by anything except a … [Read more...]
Impeachment is constitutional karma for Trump
He got off scott free with Russiagate as a candidate. He was lucky. But he thought he was invincible. All he had to do was NOT collude with a foreign power AGAIN to criminally rig the election in his favor. But this time he did the … [Read more...]
The Best Single Political Idea Comes From Pete Buttigieg
Politically speaking at least, the single most brilliant ideological contribution to the Democratic primary this season comes from Pete Buttigieg: Medicare for All WHO WANT IT. It is unclear to me whether the numbers would work, but … [Read more...]
#ClimateStrike, Climate Dads and Moms – and a generational battle
Thousands of young people -- kids and adults -- and their parents/caretakers took to Boston City Hall Plaza on Friday 9/20 to demand action on climate change. I went with my daughter and another family from our town. My poster said, "I'M A … [Read more...]
Magical Thinking Is Dangerous This Year
I want to support a candidate who understands how difficult it is to actually pass programs in the Congress, but who has done it repeatedly, and who understands what is politically possible. I do not want to support candidates who engage … [Read more...]
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