As promised, Bruce at mASSBACKWARDS has continued his insider's view of the Big Dig.IntroductionVolume 1Volume 2Volume 3Now, obviously Bruce and I don't have much in common politically. No matter. This is everyone's fight. He's bringing a … [Read more...]
Patrick pounds the pavement/Charisma boot camp?
Deval Patrick is getting wicked sehrious now:Yesterday, Patrick confirmed that, after more than two months oftraveling the state to test the waters, he has resolved two otherissues in his decision-making: getting positive reaction … [Read more...]
Mailbag: Schiavo and family values
This is from my friend Alison:...The Terri Schiavo case is really getting to me onseveral levels. It's heartbreaking, and I feel for both the parents andher husband. But, the fact that it has become such a highlightedpolitical thing is … [Read more...]
Culchah Cornah: My least favorite kind of music review
Perhaps this should go under "How to Kill Classical Music Part MMMCLXLI" (with apologies to Greg Sandow, e.g.)Bernard Holland's review of a new CD of Brahms 1st Symphony manages to make itself utterly useless in its … [Read more...]
Isn’t that, like, what he does?
From .08, the Mass. GOP holds forth:"It seems every timesomething happens over the Big Dig, Tom Reilly's knee-jerk reaction isto start an investigation," said Tim O'Brien, executive director of theRepublican Party. "Where are … [Read more...]
Abstinence only: What will we tell the children?
More evidence that "a little learning is a dangerous thing":NEW HAVEN, Conn. - Teens who pledge to remain virgins until marriage are more likely totake chances with other kinds of sex that increase the risk of sexuallytransmitted … [Read more...]
Medicaid restored: good news for all (even Mitt)
Link:(AP) WASHINGTON - The Senate delivered a slap at President Bush and its own Republican leaders Thursday by voting to erase his plansfor cutting Medicaid, community development, schools and other parts ofnext year's $2.6 trillion … [Read more...]
Happy happy joy joy
While David and Bob are uncovering skullduggery in Ward 22, I'm on the Good News Patrol!? All the yummy post-primary hash you could want is at the Phoenix.And here's a great little nugget:Tuesday?s sweep indicates that "people in … [Read more...]
Big Dig: Oversight was an oversight
So this is what the Big Dig watchdogs were doing: nothing -- at the behest of their boss. Do give it a read.Now, it's hearsay, but how could the truth be much different? Add to my wishlist for a new governor: propose and implement a tough, … [Read more...]
Yesterday was a very good day.
Frederick Clarkson has a nice full run-down of yesterday's results around the state. Here's an even quicker-and-dirtier summation:Mike Moran edges out Tim Schofield and Greg Glennon for the 18th Suffolk nod. Incredibly close race. … [Read more...]
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