They also conveniently left out this whopper “I am asking you again to voice that sense of urgency,” he said to the municipal leaders. “Let your representatives and senators know the cost of inaction is too high.” So … [Read more...]
THE BEACON HILL HOLIDAY SHUFFLE
In an ode to the season it seams that the Beacon Hill foursome have come together to spread some Holiday Cheer! And what a show!!! View the Beacon Hill Holiday Shuffle The boy from Worcester really has some moves....must be from his … [Read more...]
Transforming: from rhetoric to action
The recent post by lanugo was a real wake up call for me. It brought to mind a recent op-ed article by by Archon Fung on a citizen congress citizen congress. The post reminded me that the approach recommended by Mr. Fung was what I … [Read more...]
Rally with Barack Obama and Governor Deval Patrick
In case you haven't heard, Barack Obama will be in Boston today, for a rally with Governor Deval Patrick. Where: Boston Common Parkman BandstandWhen: TODAY (Tuesday, Oct. 23rd) Gates will open at 5:30This … [Read more...]
House passes GIC bill and gives Deval a win.
Today the House overwhelmingly approved the so called GIC bill, a part of the Gov?s Municipal Partnership by a near unanimous vote.The bill originally filed by Watertown Rep. Rachel Kaprielian, would allow municipalities to enroll workers … [Read more...]
Gov. Deval Patrick Backs Down From Supporting GLBT Youth
I've just returned from vacation and am catching up on all the local news I've missed over the past 8 days. I just read about Governor Deval Patrick's schedule change in regards to appearing and speaking at the GLBT Youth Pride Day in … [Read more...]
Join the Lefty Blogger Coalition on Deval’s New Website
Cross-Posted at Ryan's TakeI've been testing around Deval Patrick's new website - having loads of fun. Seriously, it's FUN.Anyway, I realized it makes perfect sense to have a coalition on the site with members who read, write and otherwise … [Read more...]
Deval scorecard
The good news:Patrick signed the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative.He wants to dismantle the rogue "quasi-public" Authorities and return their operations to fully public government entities. (I wish he'd also eliminate the urban renewal … [Read more...]
Climate Change and RGGI
Skifree is upset, of course, with the weather.Sixty degrees at 8 am in January! Climate change?El Nino?, Both? Unfortunately climate change is real, ongoing and with no end in sight. We must address the problem. Money spent now IS well … [Read more...]
The Billionaires Go To An Inauguration! (with poll)
Three plucky Billionaires for Bush went to Governor Patrick's Inauguration to see for themselves whether or not they will be favored in the new administration.It turned ugly.But at least they garnered some press coverage before they were … [Read more...]
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