MA Sen. James (Jamie) Eldridge did not throw up his hands last year when the SCOTUS passed Citizens United by five to four. He proposed commonwealth and federal fixes to unlimited, undisclosed campaign and advertising contributions under … [Read more...]
Transgender Rights, Battle and War
Sure it's overdue for MA to protect transgender rights. Over a dozen states and many dozens of cities (including Boston) already do. It should happen this legislative session, That battle is still going on and the larger war to roll back … [Read more...]
E. Warren, at the feet of the master
I was one of the crowd at yesterday's JP listening even for not-quite-Senate candidate Elizabeth Warren. I went in agreeing to a request from Reuben Kantor not to record her or report on the even with quotes. Today, Kyle Sullivan, her … [Read more...]
Grossman Doing What He Said He Would
As no surprise to people who have worked with Steve Grossman or heard him speak, he's getting it done. Our highly energized MA Treasurer made some pretty remarkable, innovative and even revolutionary campaign pledges and proposals. He told … [Read more...]
Stopping Illegal Guns, 1, 20, or 1000 at a Time
You have to think peanut butter for a good analogy to clearing MA streets of illegal guns. Speaking with us on Left Ahead today, head of Citizens for Safety, Nancy Robinson, spoke of combining criminal justice with public health models to … [Read more...]
Boston’s Pressley Still Outspoken
First-term Boston City Councilor Ayanna Pressley says she enjoys making people feel uncomfortable. That is, she finds that candor, facts and meaningful solutions don't come easy and don't come through avoidance. You can click the player … [Read more...]
Steve Murphy Talks Election
Boston City Council President Steve Murphy spoke candidly today with Left Ahead about the pending at-large elections and where he sees money troubles for the city. As the acknowledged fiscal expert on Council, he is key to all the money … [Read more...]
“Expired-Food Guy” Connolly Fights for Another Go
Boston At-Large City Councilor John Connolly was kind of surprised that his old-frozen-foods-in-schools investigation made such a splash. Regardless, he chairs the body's education committee and shows an astonishing passion for public … [Read more...]
Flaherty’s Strong Views on Boston Council and Mayor
Michael Flaherty wants back in the game in Boston. After an unsuccessful effort to unseat Mayor Thomas Menino two years ago, the former City Council President is going for an at-large seat again. He joined us on Left Ahead today to talk … [Read more...]
Better a Safe Subject?
How did Americans become some groveling servants? Even the apparently blustering, gun-in-pocket wingers bend over for the swift kicks from the TSA and other hectoring oppressors. Only the latest catalyst for that question was the … [Read more...]
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