I received the following email a short while ago: Friends, On Friday I attended the deployment ceremony for the 379th Engineer Company at Fort Devens. As I watched the soldiers prepare to depart, I thought back to the days following … [Read more...]

The Globe reports that there is a bill making its way through the General Court that would name South Station after Governor Dukakis, who has always been a big fan of public transportation.  Governor Weld has been pushing this along with … [Read more...]

I'm not sure there is any precedent for this, but both speeches will be tonight - the Governor at 7:30 and the President at 9:00.  The SOTC was supposed to be last week, but snow had other ideas.  By one count the GOP is up to 5 responses … [Read more...]

This time Rep. Steve Walsh of Lynn will resign to become Executive Director of Massachusetts Council of Community Hospitals.  I think there should be a provision (obviously requiring a constitutional amendment) that says that a seat filled … [Read more...]

I'm guessing not if they have anything to say about it, but a federal judge just ruled that the state's ban on same-sex marriage violates due process and equal protection without a rational basis.  It's a district-level ruling and yes, it … [Read more...]

Boston Magazine polled 100 political insiders regarding both Democratic nominations and general election winners next year.  Thoughts? … [Read more...]

For all the talk of covering pre-existing conditions, physicals, all manner of procedures, etc., it turns out Obamacare is not as comprehensive as we have been led to believe.  Buzzfeed has compiled a list of nine things that will leave you … [Read more...]

Joe Avellone rolled out his education plan today and while I've chosen another candidate I'm always interested in what candidates have to say on this subject.  You can read it here and I would be interested in thoughts. … [Read more...]

My favorite federal agency, as I suspect is true for many Americans, is the National Park Service.  Not only do I visit sites under its care when I can, but have also volunteered for and been employeed by NPS and cooperating associations.  … [Read more...]

Huffpo is reporting, citing WCVB and the Globe, that Martha Coakley will announce tomorrow that she is in fact running for Governor.  While I've already chosen my candidate (Grossman) the political junkie in me loves the prospect of another … [Read more...]