A new report from Brown University* proves what we already knew: Climate action in Massachusetts is bought off and delayed by well-heeled special interest lobbies. This is in spite of overwhelming public support in polls, and a display of … [Read more...]
“Democracy has prevailed”
And so the Presidency of Joe Biden begins. It is beautiful and telegenic -- the rippling flags on the Mall and the ranks of National Guard making a striking image. The latter should have been unnecessary: This isn't a peaceful transfer of … [Read more...]
“41 minutes of fear” – video narrative of the Capitol riot
If you haven’t seen this 15 minute video at the Washington Post, it’s necessary to understand the terror of January 6th. The Washington Post put together videos from a variety of sources to create a timeline of events. Everything unfolded … [Read more...]
MLK Day: In spite of all, a window of opportunity
First things first: Don't read me, read MLK's Letter from a Birmingham Jail, for a poke and prod of motivation. I must make two honest confessions to you, my Christian and Jewish brothers. First, I must confess that over the past few years … [Read more...]
Why won’t Charlie Baker sign the climate bill?
UPDATE: Speaker Mariano and Senate President Spilka have indicated that if Baker vetoes, or pocket-vetoes the bill, they're just going to refile it -- and presumably pass it with a veto-proof majority. In other words, Baker might as well … [Read more...]
Ed Markey on yesterday’s attempted coup
I'm glad we kept this guy. It's hard to write about yesterday's events over my overwhelming disgust. What can one say? The clownishness and absurdity of yesterday's desecration doesn't diminish its horror. I think the comparison … [Read more...]
Georgia
Open thread. What’s going to happen? So far looks good ... this feels like one of those creaky wooden roller-coaster rides. Again. The only thing I think I know is this: Stacey Abrams has done it right, and from the ground up, … [Read more...]
The Mariano era begins
Ron Mariano is your new Speaker. This is like the motion of tectonic plates: Things move underground, but nothing changes above. The end of an era. What kind of era -- well, you can describe it yourself. I'd say DeLeo generally did what … [Read more...]
In case there’s any doubt
I delete posts that have anti-Semitism, racism, homophobia, etc. Don’t wonder, don’t complain. If you do it, it’s gone. And you’ll be gone. … [Read more...]
Ron Mariano for Speaker, huh? BMG (and the internet) remembers!
The name "Ron Mariano" and "Capital Grille" are joined in my mind, like "dental plan" and "Lisa needs braces" ... Why? I knew there was something. And friends, this is why we have "institutional memory", so that at the moment of … [Read more...]
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