If Democrats want us to think they really believe in their “Better Deal” campaign, shouldn’t they try to actually implement its ideas? Especially in a heavily Democratic state like Massachusetts? Turns out nope! Though the Massachusetts … [Read more...]
We Don’t Ban New Housing For Young Families, But We Sure Try
Here's a microcosm of how hard it is to get new housing approved in many parts of Massachusetts. As the Standard-Times reports, in Mattapoisett one road to just two new houses must present to & get approval from: Planning … [Read more...]
MA Dem House Speaker Won’t Commit to Voting for Dem Gov Nominee
Massachusetts Democrats seem used to having low standards of their legislative leaders, but this is truly extraordinary: Robert DeLeo, our Democratic House Speaker, is publicly saying he may turn his back on the candidate for governor … [Read more...]
Surprised By Racist Taunts? You’re Not Listening to Boston Sports Radio
The Red Sox have apologized after Monday night's episode of racial harassment by a fan or fans at Fenway Park against Baltimore Orioles outfielder Adam Jones. Gov. Charlie Baker called it "shameful" and Mayor Marty Walsh condemned the … [Read more...]
Tell DPU to Say No to Eversource’s Profit-Driven Rate Hikes
Eversource is asking to raise our electric rates by $96 million next year and an additional $50 million annually for the next four years. As the Department of Public Utilities public notice details, Boston area customers would see an … [Read more...]
Let’s Look At Poll Data About Trump’s “Populism”
Political reporters and pundits constantly refer to Donald Trump's politics as "populism." The trouble is that Trump and his policies are actually extremely unpopular: Trump: 39% approve, 56% disapprove (Gallup daily tracking … [Read more...]
Herald Still Shilling for Fracked Gas Pipeline Subsidies
Even though there's absolutely no evidence they're needed, some people just don't know how to quit shilling for new or expanded fracked gas pipelines. This week in the Boston Herald, Republican consultant and columnist Holly Robichaud once … [Read more...]
Centrism’s Solutions To Inequality Are Mostly Feckless
If you want to feed a hungry person, you need to give them food, and if you want to solve inequality, you need to take money away from wealthy people and redistribute it to non-wealthy people. The Boston Globe Sunday Magazine recently ran 7 … [Read more...]
MA Newspaper Owner: Layoffs Will Continue Until Subscriptions Improve
More than a dozen of Massachusetts' top mid-sized newspapers are facing even more layoffs, because $32 million in profit isn't enough for their Wall Street owners. Reports David L. Harris in the Boston Business Journal: The cuts come as … [Read more...]
Did Globe Forget Inflation Exists & Miss Amazing MassHealth Story?
Boston Globe reporter Jon Chesto had a great story on Sunday about how Gov. Baker is floating a plan to sharply increase the per-employee fee on companies that don't provide health coverage. I'm greatly summarizing, but MassHealth … [Read more...]
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