Welp. I don't know what that was -- a ghost in the machine. Anyway, comments are back up. I’m aware there’s a problem with the commenting system — I’m not sure when I’ll be able to address it, but it might have to be later … [Read more...]
Markey is a movement leader; Kennedy fails the Mudd test
I’m just getting to writing up the Senate debate last night. (This is school vacation week and my schedule is not my own.) And right from the outset, Ed Markey dominated. Joe Kennedy got his licks in -- some of them legitimate. But never … [Read more...]
MassDems caucuses – with implications for Senate primary
The MA Democratic Party is holding its caucuses over the next few weeks, to choose up delegates for the state convention on 5/30. The delegates often will declare their support for one candidate or another, if there’s a contested primary. … [Read more...]
Nathan Phillips hunger strike is ended; pressure is still on MassDEP; call “Ask the Governor” Thursday 2/13
Yesterday Prof. Nathan Phillips ended his hunger strike, intended at calling attention to MassDEP's neglect of safety precautions at the Weymouth compressor construction site. Phillips, who has been a fierce critic of the compressor … [Read more...]
Nathan Phillips hunger strike vs MassDEP: STILL ON, going on day 12
Too long/didn't read: Call MassDEP Commissioner Martin Suuberg this morning at 617-292-5500 x7-1098; tell him to order the halt of all digging below 18" at the Weymouth Compressor site; impound and test the three already-excavated … [Read more...]
A moment of courage: Romney votes to convict
Heretofore I would never have called Mitt Romney particularly courageous. He was pro-choice before he was pro-life; he helped created our MA health care law before disavowing the Affordable Care Act which was modeled on his own work; he … [Read more...]
Nathan Phillips hunger strike, day 7 — please make the calls
Why does a man have to starve himself, just to get the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to protect the public in the most basic way? When you really think about it ... you wonder how it's ever come to this. As I mentioned nearly a week ago, … [Read more...]
A request for your help: Prof. Nathan Phillips goes on hunger strike for safety in Weymouth
Friends, this is urgent, and I'd respectfully request you to take action, and then spread this around to your networks. BU professor Nathan Phillips has gone on hunger strike, in protest of the Massachusetts Department of Environmental … [Read more...]
Ed Markey is “unwaveringly pro-choice”
So, it's not a secret that I support Ed Markey. But it keeping with the traditions of this site and good neighborliness, I welcome supporters of Joe Kennedy III to post their opinions here -- even if it makes me cringe, or if it's not as … [Read more...]
This is what environmental protection looks like in Massachusetts
Have you ever woken up one morning and wondered: how do I clean up pesky arsenic-laden coal ash with a side of asbestos? No fear, @TRC_Companies has the answer that’s fully endorsed by @MassDEP @MassGovernor @CharlieBakerMA @ClimateKatie … [Read more...]
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