From The Boston Globe 11/09/05The Massachusetts tuition measure, which largely mirrors those passed in the other nine states, would allow the children of undocumented immigrants to obtain in-state college tuition rates if they attended Bay … [Read more...]
Little opposition research on Healey
I used to work for PCF - the company that delivers the Globe, New York Times, and Wall Street Journal. I worked out of Newburyport, and half our drivers were illegal Brazilians. I heard that the Beverly branch is even more … [Read more...]
Romney-Healey: No state scholarship for LEGAL Immigrants
Here's the text of the letter, on letterhead:Commonwealth of MassachusettsExecutive DepartmentState House Boston 02133(617) 725-4000MITT ROMNEY Governor KERRY HEALEY Lieutenant GovernorSeptember 2006Dear STUDENT … [Read more...]
Latino group criticizes Gabrieli (and endorses Patrick!)
Gabrieli was the only Democratic primary candidate who did not return the group's questionaire by Monday's deadline, despite many reminder calls, even up to and including today, said Executive Director Giovanna Negretti.Gabrieli's campaign … [Read more...]
Rep. Toomey on the In-State Tuition Bill
In denying these young people an affordable higher education option, the opponents of this bill have helped to continue the cycle of poverty that often grips immigrant communities. These children are, in many ways, the future of their … [Read more...]
Dukakis: “David’s not crazy after all!”
Well, not in so many words. But you may recall that a few months ago, when the illegal immigration debate was particularly hot around here, I floated raising the minimum wage - and then really enforcing it - as a way of stemming … [Read more...]
Pols asked to bring Milena’s children to U.S.
Granted, any such online survey is not a true poll, as the respondents are self-selected. But I am still amazed at the sheer percentage of people who seem to be taking what I think is basically a mean-spirited position.Is this a natural … [Read more...]
MA Governor’s Debate, Gabrieli wins.
The Massachusetts Democratic candidates debate that aired on NECN just concluded. Chris Gabrieli was the clear winner. Chris Gabrieli showed that he understands complex issues and has the ability to implement practical solutions that will … [Read more...]
Immigration and Stem Cell Research – Related issues!
The voting public may not be ready to recognize distinctions among "good" immigrants who obtain paperwork, or fall within quotas, or escape certain types of persecution or come here with other acceptable motives and procedures, as we all … [Read more...]
A Boycott of the Bay State?
I find this hilarious. I do not get filled with anger-- this does absolutely nothing, except demonstrate again the nature part of US Politics.As is mentioned by the Herald, it is ironic that that many of the Conservatives supporting this … [Read more...]