Much has been spoken and written about the philosophical differences between the top Democratic candidates: Bernie is idealistic and inspirational, while Hillary is realistic and pragmatic. While the Sanders campaign continues to raise … [Read more...]
New Census Info for Massachusetts: Median Income Up Slightly, Poverty Unchanged
The Massachusetts median income grew slightly between 2011 and 2012, while nationwide median income was basically unchanged, according to new data released today by the Census Bureau. Even with the slight increase in Massachusetts, however, … [Read more...]
Redrawing the Massachusetts State Senate
A couple of weeks ago, MerrimackMan (MM) over at RMG posted some ideas for the redistricting committee to consider when redrawing the State Senate lines this year. I had already been hard at work on drawing my own maps, and since they … [Read more...]
Yet another redistricting resource
Via email from The Rose Institute of State and Local Government, a nonprofit institute at Claremont McKenna College. The Rose recently launched a new redistricting website that I think you might be interested in given the political writing … [Read more...]
The Big Hustle
It is pretty evident that the process is political and the white guy with the biggest influence amongst his state legislative peers wins. But, just for a moment let's consider what might be a scenario that may not initially look so … [Read more...]
It’s official: MA to lose seat in the US House
Tonight's late news (WCVB) reported that MA will be losing a Congressional seat for the ensuing decade, having one of the slowest growth rates in the nation (3.1% vs. 9.7% nationally). The new population figure is just over 6.5 … [Read more...]
Why voting out incumbents has become more and more popular -w/poll
Our banks are sitting on a trillion+ dollars but demanding 18% returns and so investing overseas, not in American businesses. Great for the stockmarket - but not for workers. And WE bailed these bloodsucking Plutocratic Neobarons … [Read more...]
Watch me queer my 2010 Census form
Since I am filling out the form, I'm designating myself Person 1. On the front page of the form I marked my sex, which is female. My wife is Person 2, so I've marked her relationship to me, Person 1, as "husband or wife". Then … [Read more...]
Queer the Census (with poll!)
Queer the Census FAQs: Why should I care about the census? Is there a sexual orientation or gender identity question on the 2010 census? How will LGBT same-sex unmarried partners and married couples be counted by the census? How do I know … [Read more...]
Fill Out Your Census Form Today!
Just a reminder to fill out and return your census form, which should arrive in the mail this week. If you have kids, let them help! This year, there are no "long form" questionnaires--everyone has the same ten questions to answer, and it … [Read more...]