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Merrick Garland nails the coffin of the rule of law

November 18, 2022 By SomervilleTom

Merrick Garland announced today that he is appointing a "Special Counsel". He's decided to run out the clock rather than fight to save the rule of law. Two years after widespread evidence of a long list of crimes, Mr. Garland chooses to … [Read more...]

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Election Day Open Thread

November 8, 2022 By SomervilleTom

For perhaps the last time, here is the traditional election day open thread. I invite you to share whatever you like about your vote and polling place. I'm particularly interested in our collective response to the ballot … [Read more...]

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Site issue: Unable to reply to comments

August 10, 2022 By SomervilleTom

The "Reply" button at the bottom of each comment is not working. Charlie and I (SomervilleTom) have looked into it briefly and don't see an easy fix. It is still possible to reply to a diary (top-level post), and those with access to the … [Read more...]

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Democrats destroy our messaging — AGAIN

July 18, 2022 By SomervilleTom

On this Monday morning in July, the overwhelming and compelling evidence of a criminal conspiracy to violently overthrow the legitimate government of the US is a leading news story. A prime-time hearing this coming Thursday is eagerly … [Read more...]

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Changing Congress one official at a time

December 4, 2021 By SomervilleTom

I offer this simple recipe for disappointed Democrats who are dismayed at the current state of our nation and government and who despair about how to change things. Here's the recipe for one candidate and one issue: Identify a … [Read more...]

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Somerville Mayor-elect Katjana Ballantyne shows why I support her

November 7, 2021 By SomervilleTom

In a recent WBUR interview, Mayor-elect Katjana Ballantine shows why I like her so much. On affordable housing in Somerville, a dense and diverse city of immigrants, and the idea of lifting the state's moratorium on rent … [Read more...]

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Election day in Somerville

November 2, 2021 By SomervilleTom

Today, Somerville will elect a new mayor for the first time in eighteen years. We also choose four at-large city councilors, and in my precinct (Ward 5, Precinct 2) a city councilor to replace the retiring incumbent. I'm writing this … [Read more...]

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It isn’t over yet

July 22, 2021 By SomervilleTom

Local media outlets are reporting that the city of Boston is asking Provincetown visitors to isolate and get a COVID-19 test. From the piece (emphasis mine): Boston health officials on Tuesday urged recent visitors to Provincetown to … [Read more...]

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Crickets?

April 8, 2021 By SomervilleTom

The last comment I see is my own from six days ago. The last diary I see is from johntmay yesterday (7-Apr-2021) also with no comments. I also notice that the "Recommended Posts" pane says "No posts liked yet". I wonder if the site is … [Read more...]

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Marking Saint Patrick’s Day — How Shall We Handle Domestic Terrorism?

March 5, 2021 By SomervilleTom

As Saint Patrick's Day approaches, I realize that for the past few weeks or months I've been trying to suppress a very uncomfortable question. For some of us, 2003 was not that long ago. It was May of 2003 when the U.S. Department of State … [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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sabadosama Lindsay Sabadosa @sabadosama ·
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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masspolicy MassPolicyReport @masspolicy ·
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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erintiernan Erin Tiernan @erintiernan ·
3 Apr

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.
- @MBTA staffing shortage cou;d keep trains from running on time
- Auditor DiZoglio won't back down
https://masster-list.com/2023/04/03/massachusetts-house-tax-package-could-be-a-tango-with-healey/

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