Benson has introduced a special education reform bill that works towards identifying administrative efficiencies and cost savings for schools districts, while providing more consistency for special education students with high needs. … [Read more...]
Sun Says DiMasi Out
They have a couple sources confirming it. So, if true, this sets off a ****storm, doesn't it? Whaddaya know? … [Read more...]
Anatomy of a Great Campaign
I arrived a week and a half before Election Day to do my afternoon of phone banking for Jen, as promised, and took up a packet or two of Unenrolled in Harvard, MA. I didn't say it then (for "stategery" reasons), but I felt really good about … [Read more...]
Let’s Have A New Ballot Question On Taxes – Progressive Style
More than half the states in the Union have progressive income tax. A progressive income tax is based on the ability to pay. Families struggling to buy food to feed their families are hit harder by a flat income tax than a family making … [Read more...]
How Powerful the Racing Lobby?
(Uh...how many diaries do I get a day? LOL) In celebrating the win for the puppies (ie, the passing of Question 3!), I have paused to ask myself several times if this is the end to this matter, or if there's another fight a-brewin'. After … [Read more...]
Hate Is Winning a Battle In California…Let Us See
The saddest news, which mars the great triumph of last night, is that it looks like California, by a slim majority, voted to accept hate and bigotry into their state constitution. It is a huge step back for equal marriage rights, but it's … [Read more...]
Ouch for State Republicans
(Cross posted for maximum punishment. AND HOORAY FOR OUR SIDE!!!!! GOBAMA!) Can it really get any worse for them? Really? Losing three seats in the legislature, meaning state Republicans hold only 16 of 160 seats total? You know, if you … [Read more...]
Is Kurt Hayes For Teaching Creationism In Schools?
The question comes up first because of Hayes' membership in Trinity Church of Bolton (no, it's not you, their website sucks and is half broken). The tenor of the church is severely fundamentalist, and I have listened to some of the sermons … [Read more...]
Dogs and Pot Maybe, NO to Income Tax Repeal
(Cross posted. Surprised not to see this news here yet!) Another poll has come out regarding the up-and-coming ballot initiatives voters face on November 4th. First, the decent news for those who are sick of throwing nonviolent offenders … [Read more...]
You Get the Government You Deserve – Canvass (for Jen) Saturday!
Jen is running in a mixed district...while it has been represented by progressive Eldridge for some time, it's not a guarantee, even in this tough year for Republicans, that a Democrat will take it. And what's worse, her opponent none other … [Read more...]
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