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My nomination for interim Senator

August 21, 2009 By SomervilleTom

I support Senator Kennedy's proposal. I would like to see Carolyn Kennedy be the interim Senator. I'd like to see Governor Patrick duke it out with the other contenders in a special election. I'd like to see Tim Murray take over as … [Read more...]

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No evidence to support CPD version

July 27, 2009 By SomervilleTom

Most importantly, the 911 caller makes NO REFERENCE to "two black men." Instead, she clearly avoids making any sort of racial identification, even after prompting by the 911 dispatcher. Her attorney says that she never mentioned "two black … [Read more...]

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“Lottery Bonds”?

July 3, 2009 By SomervilleTom

What if the Commonwealth were to offer "Lottery Bonds" to fund the current cash crisis. By "Lottery Bonds", I mean a series of bonds that have the interesting property that they offer variable interest rates, comparable to the winners of a … [Read more...]

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I come before you with a heavy heart…

June 10, 2009 By SomervilleTom

I have voted for a Democratic candidate in every statewide election since 1974, with the exceptions of 1978 and 1990, when I wrote in "Mickey Mouse" as my gubernatorial choice in preference to Ed King (in 1978) and John Silber (in 1990). I … [Read more...]

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Investigate religious terrorism

June 6, 2009 By SomervilleTom

Conspicuously absent from Rachel Maddow's otherwise hard-hitting report is the fact that these groups have deep and intimate affiliations with extremist Catholic organizations. While I do not excuse similarly extremist Protestant … [Read more...]

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No way to run a railroad — the sequel (rant alert!)

May 9, 2009 By SomervilleTom

This incident is outrageous. The attitudes it betrays are outrageous: "He faces the potential for criminal charges and probably will be fired". Potential? Probably? He should have been perp-walked away from the scene in handcuffs. Why was … [Read more...]

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The establishment clause should end “Marriage”

May 7, 2009 By SomervilleTom

Here's how I think it should work: 1. People who want to form a civil union do so in their neighborhood city hall or using a JP, like they do now. I think civil servants acting in their official capacities are the only agents who should … [Read more...]

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Jaboby: Liberal bias isn’t killing newspapers

May 6, 2009 By SomervilleTom

From Jeff Jacoby's column in today's (online) Boston Globe: Newspapers are in extremis not because of their political agenda, but because the world around them has been transformed. The growth of the Internet has left the traditional … [Read more...]

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Torture blowback — and more leadership from Rep. James McGovern

April 30, 2009 By SomervilleTom

What sort of "fallout" do we think the administration fears? While the US Government winds itself in ever-tightening circles about the documented, administration-ordered torture of US "detainees", why do we suppose this tape might be … [Read more...]

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No way to run a railroad — personal edition

April 27, 2009 By SomervilleTom

The conductor collecting his ticket caught the mistake and put him on an Orange line train back to North Station, where he was able to catch the next train two hours later. So the story ended happily. Nevertheless, my son's experience is … [Read more...]

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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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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 ·
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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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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.
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- Auditor DiZoglio won't back down
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