So the latest "smartest state to dumbest state" rankings are out, and once again, Massachusetts tops the list. (As Eugene Volokh accurately points out, though, these rankings really don't measure how "smart" a … [Read more...]
Second Middlesex Senate race gets officially underway this Thursday; candidate questionnaires from M
This Thursday, June 16, the truly adventurous can attend not one but two campaign kickoff events for the Second Middlesex Senate seat vacated by the death of Charlie Shannon. Rep. Pat Jehlen (D-Somerville) will be holding her event … [Read more...]
Endangered Species Act apparently safe, for now
Without comment or recorded dissent, the Supreme Court today denied review of a case from the 5th Circuit, called GDF Realty Investments, Ltd. v. Norton, that raised the question whether the Endangered Species Act could, consistent with … [Read more...]
Patrick’s coming test of leadership
As usual, sco nails it on Deval Patrick's next hurdle:... I think Patrick could appeal to independents as much as, if notmore than, Reilly. (...) but at some point all thattalk is going to have to turn to action -- even if it's just … [Read more...]
“Young” libertarians have a field day at the Globe op-ed page
Today's Globe op-ed page features two columns, each from a distinctly libertarian point of view, and each by an author whose last name is Young. I have a couple of thoughts on the substance of both pieces. I leave to your … [Read more...]
“We all have another move.”
More clearing out of my backlog of things I wanted to comment on ... the backblog, if you will:Frederick Clarkson points us to the Commencement address at Oberlin College by William Schultz, class of '71 and Executive Director of Amnesty … [Read more...]
The best defense is a good offense, pt II: UK Style
I've been meaning to blog this for weeks now, and in the midst of the Dean discussion, there's no time like the present. So here it is: Zack Exley of MoveOn.org wrote about how Labour's political aggressiveness keeps winning elections -- … [Read more...]
Howard Dean: Best defense is a good offense
Here's a comment I posted on Kos:Dean's big weaknessIreally like Dean. Overall, I think his strategy of "the best defense isa good offense" is absolutely right on. But he needs to get smarterwhen it comes to religion -- and that … [Read more...]