I'm listening to it now. It's in the form of an interview, taking "constituents' questions" from his communications chief Nancy Fernandez Mills (who may well be learning as much as the rest of us). It's actually pretty useful and … [Read more...]
Trying to make sense of McNamara
I cannot figure out why Eileen McNamara puts the blame for the New Bedford crisis more on DSS and the Patrick administration than ICE, especially in light of this:BOSTON (AP) - Federal immigration agents notified state officials months in … [Read more...]
MIRA Coalition helping New Bedford kiddos
With the caveat that I don't know this group very well, the Massachusetts Immigrant and Refugee Advocacy Coalition is taking donations for families affected by the raid in New Bedford. Obviously, they look at their immediate efforts as part … [Read more...]
McNamara: Raid was planned with DSS, state
Eileen McNamara tears apart DSS head Harry Spence -- and the Patrick administration:Federal immigration agents first briefed senior members of the incoming Patrick administration about plans to raid a Massachusetts sweatshop that employed … [Read more...]
“Fighting Harry” Spence, COMES OUT SWINGING AT FEDERAL AGENCY
As many of you know, I have my issues with DSS and its Commissioner, Harry Spence. However, I have a new name for him now, "Fighting Harry" after the way he came out swinging at the Immigration and Customs Enforcement Goons. … [Read more...]