The cooling towers at the Brayton Point power plant were imploded yesterday morning. Brayton Point in Somerset MA was New England's last coal plant. And now it's gone: Many thanks to the various activists who made this moment … [Read more...]
Exploring the 2020 Swing Voter
I just discovered DataforProgress today when comparing housing plans between Warren, Booker, and Harris (who all get plaudits for having a housing plan-every Democrat running for president should!). It's an awesome website with a lot of … [Read more...]
How to Choose Between 21 Candidates Running for President? By Ranking Them Instead.
Joe Biden is officially the 21st candidate to enter the Democratic primary depending on the count (Gravel and Williamson are often excluded but sometimes included). I like Joe for his blue collar appeal, but I also agree with Bernie and … [Read more...]
The Poll Tax Has Returned
United States Constitution 24th Amendment: "Amendment XXIV ABOLITION OF POLL TAXES Passed by Congress August 27, 1962. Ratified January 23, 1964 "SECTION 1" "The right of citizens of the United States to vote in any primary or … [Read more...]
Survey says: You’re late (and stressed)
Big new MassInc Polling Group poll reflects back what we experience in our daily lives: Traffic is lousy; and the T is late. Two-thirds of voters (67%) report leaving earlier or later to avoid traveling during the worst traffic; nearly as … [Read more...]
Wakefield’s Chines, Boettcher and Courcy score progressive hat trick at Town Election
Three first -time, independent, progressive challengers won elective office for Town Council / Municipal Gas & Light Board yesterday topping their respective ticket vote : Councilor Jonathan Chines --- 1998 Commissioner Phil … [Read more...]
Impeachment and Pelosi
On impeachment, there are good arguments on both sides. Allowing him to win an impeachment trial to then be set loose to run around the country campaigning, saying, "I've been totally cleared. I care about you, the Democrats only care … [Read more...]
Jamie Zahlaway Belsito considering primary run in the 6th
Haven't seen anything about this here, nor Moulton's looming presidential aspirations. From Stephanie Murray's Politico MA Playbook: "Belsito worked as a legislative analyst in Washington, D.C. before moving to Brooklyn. She moved back to … [Read more...]
Why isn’t job growth the first thing climate activists mention?
Please note that the Baker administration during its first term saw solar job losses of up to 3000 and that the last year has seen MA solar job growth down 11.4%. These job losses are almost certainly due to Governor Baker's refusal to … [Read more...]
#GreenNewDeal hits Dot (Where was the Globe?)
Some 1,000 people packed the Strand Theater in Dorchester last night for the Sunrise Movement's rolling road show of the Green New Deal. Standing room only! Participants included Senator Ed Markey (naturally); new Rep. Ayanna Pressley; and … [Read more...]
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