Zamore explains: Well, yes, you are right that this is not a turkey. This is a young California brown pelican who lives happily in the twin Ports of San Pedro. The twin ports -- the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach -- handle 40 percent … [Read more...]
Fixing the ethics mess
Pam Wilmot of Common Cause just sent out the following: Politicians in Massachusetts are being indicted at an alarming rate. This sad state of affairs comes with one silver lining: an opportunity to change politics as usual. To that … [Read more...]
Dianne Wilkerson arrested by the FBI
Channel 7 breaks the story."A person with direct knowledge of the arrest told The Associated Press that the embattled politician was arrested Tuesday morning by the FBI and members of the Boston Police's anti-corruption unit." Jeremy … [Read more...]
Military at it again
They are way out in front trying to ensure an enormous Pentagon budget under the new President -- no matter what the country needs. … [Read more...]
Frank, Pelosi, and the DC team should hire some new economics advisors, pronto
Around the world, global leaders are huddling to determine the best steps to get out of the financial crisis. It's bad. If the Dow doesn't come back by December 31st, this year will mark its worst yearly slump since 1937. Millions of people … [Read more...]
Just say “No.”
According Congressional Quarterly, the Pentagon wants a $450 billion budget increase over the next 5 years. On Thursday, in Washington, Pentagon officials released a new estimate for recommended defense spending. It is clear that, despite … [Read more...]
Police embarrass themselves, hurt labor movement, anger taxpayers
(Update by David:) Here's another photo, from today's Globe. Makes it pretty obvious (if it wasn't already) that this isn't about public safety. It's about protecting a valuable perk. … [Read more...]
This is real leadership.
Patrick's star continues to rise. … [Read more...]
Bill Galvin, between a rock and a hard place
For years, Secretary of State Bill Galvin has a led a charmed life on Beacon Hill. Galvin gets mostly positive press in the Globe and Herald. He frequently appears before local news cameras, and he's had an impact on legislation and … [Read more...]
Senator Baddour, defend yourself.
Of course, we have accidents on our roads and highways all the time, but lawmakers like Mr. Baddour never suggest ending our massive annual investments in road and highway expansion. The truth is, expanding our public transportation … [Read more...]