Well, the House is gonna House; DeLeo's gonna DeLeo. Or maybe things are different this time: There really does seem to be an appetite for rules changes within the MA House, and today they vote on a package of reforms. Among the handful of … [Read more...]
Another chance for the Boston Globe
I've decided to resubscribe to the Boston Globe for a few months in response to an exchange on another thread here. I've signed up for online access from my computer and cellphone (the same access I have for the New York Times, Washington … [Read more...]
A Great Day for America and Constitutional Democracy
The selfish 35-day torture and endangering of Americans for no purpose other than feeding his ego and insecurities is over. Nancy Pelosi, by finally standing up to the avaricious and audacious fraud, has made the congressional election … [Read more...]
Warren’s wealth tax
Taking a cue from Thomas Piketty -- and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Elizabeth Warren has introduced the idea of a wealth tax to combat inequality and fund major priorities like health care, child care, and climate change. The annual tax … [Read more...]
Calling all LGBTQ+ Dems and Allies- get involved in Bay State Stonewall Democrats! (Video)
Good evening progressive Massachusetts! Per subject, I urge you to consider getting involved with the Bay State Stonewall Democrats (full disclosure, I was just honored to be elected to our board last night along with a whole slate of great … [Read more...]
On MLK Day: Why “color blindness” = insufficient funds
Today we remember the real Martin Luther King, and the challenge that he still poses for us: “In so many ways, Dr. King has become America’s racial Easter Bunny,” says Jonathan Walton, Plummer professor of Christian morals and Pusey … [Read more...]
Opioids: I hope you enjoyed those sandwiches.
New Boston Medical Center report shows the worst possible consequences of allowing a little light bribery by PhRMA companies to doctors: Howard: Probing data over a 29-month period, you and your fellow researchers found that overdose … [Read more...]
“Racism is Over!” declares White-Wing-Nut Jeff Jacoby.
"It's only a small problem now," scolds Whitey McWhiteface while using MLK's words and image to demonstrate how not-really-racist he is. The fact that this made it into print is proof that no one at the Globe likes this guy. Twitter … [Read more...]
Secret Backroom Deals in the House: How the MassGOP Loves to Hate Them
[Ed. Note: In recognition of the election of former state rep. Jim Lyons as the new GOP chairperson yesterday, I am updating this post from a couple years back. It counters the persistent myth that Speaker DeLeo's iron control over the … [Read more...]
Here’s a local something that hasn’t received a lot of attention here…
The NatGrid lockout and subsequent victory by the steelworkers union. I confess I wasn't following it all that closely myself but was reminded of it by this Steve Tolman piece in Commonwealth Magazine where he lauds the union for sticking … [Read more...]
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