On Monday, Senator Scott Brown confused actual science with children's books. New England has one of the most studied fisheries in the world. For decades we have studied the types and quantity of fish present in our waters, their growth … [Read more...]
MBTA “Fast Five” Superheroes
Still not sure what to wear as a Purim costume? Its not too late to dress up as one of the T Riders Union "Fast Five" superheroes. If you haven't seen them, they've been showing up at MBTA fare hearings in full costume with their … [Read more...]
Sierra Club Endorsements
Announcing their endorsement of true environmental leaders the Sierra Club hopes both to promote these legislators visibility with a 'stamp of approval' as well as encourage other legislators, to step up their efforts and do even more to … [Read more...]
Sen. Eldridge, man of Action
Today's Globe online version makes an amusing, if accurate, error, referring to Senator Eldridge of Action rather than from the town of Acton. The article, highlighting State House (in)activity on Bunker Hill Day includes this: "I'm working … [Read more...]
Kids toys – chewing the lead
I don't need to know all the ingredients in my toys, I just want to know there's nothing toxic in them. Is that too much to ask? According to NPR, based on a study by HealthyToys.org 21 percent of the toys tested from China and 16 percent … [Read more...]
Sierra Club list of endorsed candidates
The Massachusetts Sierra Club has endorsed the following candidates in their State Representative and Senate races: REPRESENTATIVES (Alphabetical by Last Name) Atkins, Cory - Middlesex, 14th Balser, Ruth - Middlesex, 12th Benson, Jennifer - … [Read more...]
Sierra Club endorses a few good enviros
MA Sierra Club Announces Early Endorsees Environmental Leadership Recognized BOSTON - The Massachusetts Sierra Club announced their "Early Endorsement" of 27 candidates for legislative office across the state. In the coming weeks more … [Read more...]