For the past quarter century, our US Senators have been Kennedy, Kerry, and Kirk. Soon, we will elect a new Senator, and it seems likely to be Capuano, Coakley, or Khazei. We might elect another K, or we might risk a new letter: … [Read more...]
SEIU Endorses Coakley
Attorney General Martha Coakley has gained one of the most sought-after union endorsements in the race for US Senate, winning key backing from the Service Employees International Union local council. The council, which represents five … [Read more...]
IRV Senate Poll
Various good-government types are circulating a petition to establish Instant-Runoff Voting (IRV) in Massachusetts elections. In IRV, voters rank all candidates and their vote is cast for their highest-preferred candidate among those … [Read more...]
Martha Coakley was host to several hundred volunteers tonight
Her staff let us know what the campaign needs. Senate President introduced her with warm remarks. Several current and former State Reps showed up to support her. Martha gave a quick thank you and pep talk. It was a great start to what is … [Read more...]
Martha Coakley backs public option at health care rally!
Martha Coakley backed the public option at today's health care rally. She spoke of the suffering caused by the current failures of our health care system with real passion. I think that shows in the photo my husband took, which … [Read more...]
MA health care law: It’s affordable
... for the state, at least. Mass. Taxpayers Foundation (Mike Widmer's outfit) says it has only cost the state [an increase of] $88 million a year:An analysis by the Massachusetts Taxpayer Foundation finds that the cost of this … [Read more...]
Health care: Fighting the right and real battles
I hope that this website cannot be accused of withholding criticism of the current governor. And writing a purely laudatory post makes me feel awkward. But it must be done. Today's New York Times bird's eye view gives us occasion … [Read more...]
32nd Middlesex: Rally Sunday!
You're Invited to a Pre-Election Rally for Katherine Clark, Democratic Nominee for State Representative! Sunday, February 24, from 1:30-2:30 at Memorial Hall, 590 Main Street in Melrose. With Special Guests: Congressman Edward Markey … [Read more...]
Anti-Democratic Arguments About Same-Sex Marriage
2. The argument that I have seen in Mass Equality ads and elsewhere on this forum that "it is wrong to vote on rights." This can't possibly mean what it says on its face, but even if suitably limited (maybe, "it's wrong for a democratic … [Read more...]
Turner agrees to pay city $2 million over LiteBriteGate
Turner Broadcasting did indeed step up to the plate. Both our daily papers are reporting a $2,000,000.00 settlement, with somewhat differing details.Boston Herald StoryBoston Globe storyBoth articles quote a $2,000,000.00 settlement … [Read more...]
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