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December 23, 2010 By hubspoke

Gene Sperling, Leading NEC Director Candidate, Made Millions On Wall Street As Economy Tanked:"It's striking that he's not concerned about the image," Baker said, referring to the president. "It might be better to keep them at a little … [Read more...]

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Spin is Spin

November 30, 2010 By hubspoke

DeLeo's speculation as to how his 28-year-old godson became one of the youngest chief probation officers in state history:"I wrote a letter of recommendation for him,'' DeLeo said. "And that was the extent of my recommendation of Brian. … [Read more...]

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National Thanksgiving Blues

November 24, 2010 By hubspoke

"The long-term trend is toward a small group of financiers, chief executives, professional athletes, entertainers, and other earnings titans pocketing much of the wealth generated by society."After the largely forgotten two wars we are … [Read more...]

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Wainwright: Mensch of Banks

October 1, 2010 By hubspoke

On Tuesday, October 5th, we get a chance to say thanks to the "mensch" of local banks. If you move in local non-profit circles, you know "Wainwright" is the usual answer when people ask, "Know any socially responsible, progressive banks?" … [Read more...]

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Religious Divisiveness

September 16, 2010 By hubspoke

In this video, the amusingly named, very right-wing "Americans for Peace and Tolerance" tells us how Wellesley schoolkids were preyed upon by nasty Muslims. It's in the Globe here. During a visit with a Jewish group to the same mosque last … [Read more...]

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Lynch: Muslim-Americans vs. Us?

September 9, 2010 By hubspoke

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How NYC mosque nastiness began

August 16, 2010 By hubspoke

Glenn Greenwald has How the "ground zero mosque" fear mongering began. Seems that the demagoguing ("right-wing, viciously anti-Muslim, conspiracy-mongering blogger") Pamela Geller set it in motion: May 6, 2010: After a unanimous vote by a … [Read more...]

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Obama shows… liberalism!

August 14, 2010 By hubspoke

The same week his press secretary laces into the "professional Left," President Obama 1) unambiguously defends religious freedom re the location of a community center & mosque planned near the 9/11 site and 2) delivers a staunchly … [Read more...]

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John Kerry, post-1971

July 27, 2010 By hubspoke

Ineffably Kerryesque:"I'm not going to prescribe without greater in-depth analysis and briefing,'' he said. "I want to make that judgment very, very carefully.'' … [Read more...]

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NYT: Kerry protects loophole for wealthiest

June 19, 2010 By hubspoke

Well-informed BMG folks: is this claim in a 6/14 New York Times editorial as bad as it sounds?You heard right. Desperately needed unemployment benefits have been held hostage to a tax break for the rich, and the Senate's Democratic … [Read more...]

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headlineoptics Headline Optics @headlineoptics ·
3 Apr

OTR: Diana DiZoglio discusses potential retaliation from Mass. Legislature over audit https://www.masspolicyreport.com/2023/04/03/otr-diana-dizoglio-discusses-potential-retaliation-from-mass-legislature-over-audit/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter @masspolicy #MApoli #Massachusetts

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Mass. Conservatives Win Big in Second MassGOP Caucus: Crush Baker 2.0/Establishment Candidate https://www.masspolicyreport.com/2023/04/03/mass-conservatives-win-big-in-second-massgop-caucus-crush-baker-2-0-establishment-candidate/ #Massachusetts #MApoli #bospoli #MassPolicyReport

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3 Apr

A huge pleasure to join @RepDylan as he launched the #Massachusetts Friends of UK Legislative Caucus at the home of the @FCDOPeterAbbott. It was wonderful to talk about how we can collaborate to benefit constituents and deepen long-standing ties! #mapoli

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theaaholcomb Thea Holcomb @theaaholcomb ·
3 Apr

If you're familiar with #mapoli I have questions for you!

My intern is applying for an internship there - obvs I'm thrilled. 😊 What should she know about how the MA legislature is staffed? What other essential knowledge would you pass along?

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3 Apr

Mounting evidence that the citizens of MA are over taxed https://www.masspolicyreport.com/2023/04/03/mounting-evidence-that-the-citizens-of-ma-are-over-taxed/ #Massachusetts #MApoli #bospoli #MassPolicyReport

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It's April in #mapoli which means budget season is in full swing. The House will soon pitch a tax relief proposal alongside their 2024 fiscal plan.
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