[WARNING: This video contains graphic images. It is not for the faint of heart. -David] … [Read more...]
Appeal to Dog Track Owners: Join Us in a Fair Debate on Question 3
Already, we are concerned that the campaign has taken a troubling turn. In late March, dog track owner George Carney claimed that if Question 3 passes, it would put 6,000 to 8,000 people out of work. When he was asked to verify his … [Read more...]
Springfield Republican Endorses the Greyhound Protection Act
The editorial also expresses regret over the narrow loss of a 2000 ballot question that would have ended dog racing, saying that "voters in Massachusetts have not yet been dog's best friend." Finally, the editorial highlights comments made … [Read more...]
Greyhound Protection Act Advances Toward the Ballot
Ironically, we received this happy news at the same time that dog track owners sat in the Gardner Auditorium on Beacon Hill, waiting to testify in support of legalizing slot machines at their facilities. Their proposal would require … [Read more...]
A Reporter Enters Wonderland: Dog Track Patrons Support Ending Dog Racing?!
First, the dog track's crowd was less than overwhelming: The roughly 12 people watching simulcasts on Sunday night represent a larger problem for the racetrack: significantly fewer people attend races than years ago and the track has … [Read more...]