The progressive position on gun control should be that we should ban all guns now. Can we negotiate on guns for cops, hunters & people in extremely remote areas that cops can't quickly reach? Sure! Let the NRA ask for those & we can … [Read more...]
Democrats Can’t Support Baker AND Wonder Why Voters Stay Home
Several top Democrats have all but endorsed the re-election of Gov. Charlie Baker, and I want to talk about just one reason why that could potentially cripple the party's effort to convince people to register, turn out, and vote … [Read more...]
No, Flood of Guns Didn’t Cause Violent Crime to Drop
"Since ’91, Americans have acquired over 170 million new firearms and violent crimes have declined by 51%," the NRA recently tweeted, a comment that's been repeated endlessly by conservative media. The problem with this idea: Most of the … [Read more...]
Tito Jackson Talks Black Men and Boys in Boston
The numbers can be grim — longevity, disease outcomes, death by violence, absent fathers, unemployment, imprisonment... Being a Black male, man or boy, in Boston is rough. Tito Jackson is working on that complex status. He came on Left … [Read more...]
Worcester Police: All Random Assaults Now KNOCKOUT GAME
There have been a few random assaults in the Worcester area over the last month. Unfortunate but not all that surprising. What is surprising is that Worcester police have run to the media in a panic screaming OH GOD IT'S THE URBAN YOUTH AND … [Read more...]
Solution to Guns on Campus: MORE Guns on Campus!
Armed police couldn't prevent the Navy Yard shootings. An armed security guard couldn't prevent the Columbine massacre. A swarm of armed police arrived at the Virginia Tech shooting site within 3 minutes of the first 911 call, only to find … [Read more...]
Connolly Gentle, Fierce in Boston Mayoral Start
John Connolly can be our t'ai chi candidate. He's running an upbeat, pleasant campaign for mayor of Boston, but has a no-nonsense punch behind the smile and gentle hand. He joined Left Ahead today to describe his platforms and policies. … [Read more...]
Juvenile Delinquency: If We Fail Our Children, We Fail Our Future
I am very please the Gov Patrick has decided to push Massachusetts towards age appropriate juvenile justice reform. I am especially pleased because there is a trend in America that is leading us to be more punitive in how we address … [Read more...]
Understanding and Compassion: Essential Ingredients to Mental Health Reform
In the wake of the devastating Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting in Connecticut, mental health reform is back in the national spotlight. There are risks associated with mental health reform when it comes to crime prevention. These risks … [Read more...]
Governor Patrick’s “Profiles in Courage” moment
By Carol Rose, ACLU of Massachusetts executive director Ordinary politicians become great leaders when they take a principled stand, even at the risk of political backlash—what President John F. Kennedy captured in the phrase … [Read more...]
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