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Massachusetts Does Not Have An Anti-Trafficking Law?

April 15, 2011 By theopensociety

I have not posted anything here in a long while, but I came across something that just baffled me.  I was doing some online research on nonprofits who focus on human trafficking and came across this report:  "Fact Sheet on State … [Read more...]

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Will the Democratic Party Ever Award the President Franklin Roosevelt Award to a woman?

April 6, 2010 By theopensociety

If we Democrats truly believe that women can and should aspire to higher office, then the subtle message being made by the Massachusetts Democratic Party through these awards is exactly the opposite of the example we should be setting. … [Read more...]

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Tell Scott Brown Today What Our Will Is

March 22, 2010 By theopensociety

Scott Brown claims he wants to do "the will of the people"  So let's help him out by telling him what we, the people and his constituents, want.  Contact his office today and tell him you want him to vote for the reconciliation … [Read more...]

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Shout out– local laws requiring posting of public records on local website?

January 11, 2009 By theopensociety

Sorry for this completely pedestrian posting, but I know there are BMGers out there who are involved in local government and who might be able to answer this question.  Do any of you know of any local bylaw or ordinance or charter … [Read more...]

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Please, say it ain’t so Governor Patrick.

November 6, 2008 By theopensociety

My local paper, which is apt to mis-quote people sometimes, is reporting today that Governor Patrick is considering legislation to make it possible for him to appoint someone to a vacant U.S. Senate seat, if one should become vacant. … [Read more...]

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How Many DCR Managers Does It Take to Screw in a Lightbulb….

October 25, 2008 By theopensociety

For a number of years, the park officials put on a special Halloween event which, until recently, consisted of rides through the park at night.  It was scary and a great way to show off the park.  In the past few years, however, … [Read more...]

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The Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 must be enacted.

October 3, 2008 By theopensociety

So Reps. Delahunt and Lynch (hopefully Rep. Tierney has come to his senses) if you still plan to vote no and the bill fails, lets hope that all the economists and financial brainiacs are wrong about the expected financial devastation. … [Read more...]

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Wasting taxpayer dollars- or how I came to understand Barbara Anderson’s existence.

August 19, 2008 By theopensociety

A few years back a brand new, very lovely lodge and large garage were built at the Saugus entrance to Breakheart Reservation..  Since then a small building boom has taken place at the entrance.  In addition to the lodge, a maple … [Read more...]

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Iowa

June 14, 2008 By theopensociety

Many years ago I traveled to Iowa to attend law school at the Univesity of Iowa and have felt a connection to the place ever since.  It is an incredibly beautiful place and its residents are remarkably resilient people.   This … [Read more...]

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Casino Referendum… here we go again…

May 21, 2008 By theopensociety

This just in from Boston.com House Speaker Salvatore F. DiMasi, in a startling departure from previous stances against resort gambling, today decided for the first time to back a November ballot question asking voters whether they support … [Read more...]

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