As we go into the Democratic State Convention this weekend, I couldn’t hold back from sharing my thoughts with those who are interested. As our Federal government continues to dismantle rights that I know in my lifetime I never thought … [Read more...]
Mass Senate to Vote Whether to Sanctify Illegal, Racially-Biased Foreclosures
Massachusetts ranks 50th in the homeownership gap in homeownership between whites and the rest of us. Our Senate is considering a vote to worsen the situation! Even when an alternative bill would help fix it! When it comes to the … [Read more...]
Government not Charity
If you want a revenue increase, stop talking about Government as if it’s there to provide charity. We’re all talking about the importance of taxation, especially fairer taxation: whether it’s the Governor’s proposal to increase the … [Read more...]
Key cautions while we await the signature count
I expect those who think they know what is important about being a candidate to be judgmental. I am sharing the following anyway, knowing that some of you know why my perspective is important: The issue for all Democratic candidates this … [Read more...]
Grace Ross: Real Healthcare Action
I specifically asked legislators to file three pieces of cost-plus-quality control legislation - including a state public option for residents and small businesses first filed in 2007. I also worked on legislation to cap non-medical uses of … [Read more...]
Exploring Grace Ross for Governor
The anger on the ground is real. The fear is real. The sense of betrayal of promises made is palpable. We must provide a practical, real alternative to the lesson people will otherwise learn: that we are no longer participants in our own … [Read more...]
Grace Ross: You Must Vote Tuesday
First - you must go vote on Tuesday! And if you are unsure/want to register a protest - leave the ballot blank. Blanking your ballot sends a clear message to those who take your vote for granted; you are present and paying attention, AND … [Read more...]
Getting through this economic mess requires a different trajectory
While many economists will tell you this crisis came out of nowhere, economic theory actually could have pointed the way. A fundamental reality of our economy that economists across the spectrum have repeated in recent months is that … [Read more...]