Buried in the middle of the A-section of today's Sunday Globe is a clear demonstration of the rest of the story about casino gambling and labor. The glimpse into the future proponents would have us create is equally compelling. First, … [Read more...]

UPDATE: Answers from the candidates Courtesy of gumby, below, we have answers to my question 2 from the candidates. Warren Tolman: yes, I would have investigated (5:50) Maura Healey: That's why I've called for the creation — … [Read more...]

Updated Sunday 6-July-2014 I note that I see no mention of this on my Google news feed, in today's Boston Globe, or on the NECN news feed. Danger: Graphic Violence Here's the official statement from the LA Police Department (at … [Read more...]

It's time to call a spade a "spade": The unanimous ruling of the Supreme Judicial Court confirmed what some of us have known for a very long time — Ms. Coakley is a tool of the Massachusetts Democratic Party machine, and therefore … [Read more...]

Numbers 14:18: The Lord is slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love, forgiving iniquity and transgression, but he will by no means clear the guilty, visiting the iniquity of the fathers on the children, to the third and the fourth … [Read more...]

GOP Representative Michael Grimm (R-N.Y.) has been indicted for multiple federal charges: In a 30-page indictment unsealed Monday, Grimm — in an apparent scheme to avoid tax payments — is charged with under-reporting income from … [Read more...]

Steven Brion-Meisels, 64 years old, has passed away after a long illness. Mr. Brion-Meisels dedicated his career and personal life to teaching peacemaking, opposing war, and fund-raising for social justice issues. "The traditional … [Read more...]

This is just a rant, take it for what it is. The home opener is today, and I'm already sick of the Red Sox. I'm sick of wondering how many fans will be injured or killed during "celebrations" this year. I'm sick of knowing that, for the … [Read more...]

Updated to include link to 2009 report commissioned by Governor Patrick. A Green Line D train derailed just outside Kenmore Square this morning, where the C and D lines branch. Get used it — crashes like this will happen more and more … [Read more...]

Clair Davis, 1997-2014 More children murdered while in school. Today, it's Roswell, New Mexico. Last week, it was Arapahoe High School, in Colorado. Yesterday, 71 year old retired police captain Curtis Reeves shot and killed Chad … [Read more...]