Public schools need to be better. A whole lot better. Yet in the valuable discussion of what to do and how, it is easy to fall into good union/bad union cliches which undermine even the most well-meaning critics, create a presumption of … [Read more...]
Why Just Beating Gabriel Gomez Isn’t Enough
Now that the initial ripple of concern than ran through the Democrats after the (to be fair), decisive and something-of-a-surprise Gabriel Gomez victory in the Republican primary, a new ripple of confidence has come over the Massachusetts … [Read more...]
Why Some Independent Voters Think the Massachusetts Democrats are the New York Yankees of Politics, and Why They’re Wrong
There is one factor that heavily favors Gabriel Gomez among some independent voters: he isn't a Democrat. While it's impossible for most Massachusetts Democrats to understand, there are people who are just sick of seeing us win all the … [Read more...]
Barrett Throws Challenges for 3rd Middlesex Senate
Mike Barrett wants back in the MA General Court. He intends to get there taking over what was Sen. Susan Fargo's seat and Carol Amick's before that. Nearly two decades ago, he was first in the House and then in the Senate when he lived in … [Read more...]