To kick off the last full calendar week before Fourth of July, when many people start going on summer vacations and tune out from politics a bit, I thought now would be a good time to re-visit some notable moments from Massachusetts … [Read more...]
10 Thoughts on the “Grand Bargain” that just passed the MA Legislature yesterday
10 Thoughts on the "Grand Bargain" that just passed the MA Legislature yesterday: (1) When we have about 80% nominal Democratic control in both houses of our Legislature, we shouldn't have to do all of the organizing work of ballot … [Read more...]
Maine update: Who won? Who knows?
We still don't know who won the Ranked Choice Vote in the Democratic primary for governor. Maine now has a Republican candidate campaigning for the job, but the Democrats have spent the last week waiting for results. From the Portland … [Read more...]
Progressive Activists on Verge of Huge Wins for Workers
Looks like progressive activists are on the verge of delivering a massive victory for the working class that would avert the need for ballot measures this fall, according to the Boston Globe's Joshua Miller: The compromise as it stood … [Read more...]
Eldridge endorses L’Italien in #MA3
Can't say I'm totally surprised by this: progressive fave Senator Jamie Eldridge endorsed Senate colleague Barbara L'Italien. This from his press release: In thinking about the qualities I’d like to see in my next congresswoman, in the age … [Read more...]
Baker spins on helicopters
Charlie Baker has now rescinded his offer of a couple of helicopters to assist in Donald Trump’s/Stephen Miller’s torment of immigrants and asylum seekers. The Boston Globe refers to his “change of heart” after hearing of the tearing away … [Read more...]
Standing up for Families this Father’s Day
This weekend, I was blessed to spend precious time with my three beautiful children, relaxing in our neighborhood with our extended family and friends. For me, being a father and watching my children learn and grow has been the greatest joy … [Read more...]
“Humanity doesn’t require citizenship.” Joe Kennedy
Congressman Joe Kennedy spent Father's Day at a camp on the Texas border where children who had been forcibly separated from their parents were being detained. He said : "Humanity does not come with citizenship or a green card." This … [Read more...]
The Globe, like the rest of the press, can’t help but try to legitimize Trump
Even when they clearly disapprove of Donald Trump and his policies, members of the media can’t seem to keep themselves from trying to normalize his policies and provide them with a veneer of legitimacy. The latest case I’ve seen of this is … [Read more...]
Massachusetts Senate Unanimously Endorses a Bold Vision for Clean Transportation
Cross-posting this from UCS' blog the Equation. The need for new funding sources for clean transportation of course became all the more acute with today's decision by the SJC rejecting the millionaire's tax. The Massachusetts Senate has … [Read more...]
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