I hasten to add that this is not just a matter of form or being politically correct (heaven forbid). It is an issue of usability and, importantly, accessibility. Consider the visually impaired user who uses a screen reader to read your … [Read more...]
Belmont Town Committee Responds
Additionally, they received multiple reminders atmeetings throughout the Fall. All candidates had supporters among the membership of the BDTC.Several candidates kept in frequent contact with the BDTC and requested member lists from … [Read more...]
Mass. GOP is freaked about Mihos
Today we read that the GOP is begging Christy Mihos to run for Governor as a Republican rather than as an independent, and is promising him the 15% of delegates he'll need at the party convention to get on the primary ballot.Wow. They … [Read more...]
Sam Kelley doesn’t shrink from the challenge
It's clear that Dr. Kelley's strongest issue is health care: "I ran for Lieutenant Governor because I saw our health care system fall apart. The middle class is losing its safety net for health care." As LG, Dr. Kelley sees himself as a … [Read more...]
Ameriquest settlement is both danger and opportunity for Deval Patrick
The Globe reports this morning that 49 states, including Massachusetts, have entered into a $325 million settlement with Ameriquest Mortgage Co. regarding Ameriquest's predatory lending practices (UPDATE: you can read the agreement … [Read more...]
Health Care conferees: Stop digging, please
WBUR's Martha Bebinger had another intriguing report about the health care conference committee, which apparently is likely to produce a bill within a couple of weeks. The word is that DiMasi and Trav have become more personally involved. … [Read more...]
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You may have noticed that the subjects on our posts - Massachusetts, National, Vote 9.16.2006, etc. - have vanished. They've been replaced by "tags," which work like tags at Daily Kos (if you're familiar with them there).The good … [Read more...]