I wanted to call attention to Charley's latest addition to our blogroll: a collection of "differently winged" blogs, all Massachusetts-based, whose take on many issues of the day is quite different from ours (and, I should add, quite … [Read more...]
A tough week in the Brown family
Yesterday, word leaked out that dark horse Reed Hillman had beaten out Scott Brown to be Kerry Healey's running mate.Today, word is that Scott's daughter Ayla was voted off of American Idol.No worries, though. Scott is still a … [Read more...]
Separated at birth?
I couldn't help noticing a certain similarity between our newest entrant into the Lieutenant Governor's race and a character in one of my favorite TV shows, Buffy the Vampire Slayer.The figure on the left is one of "The Gentlemen," from an … [Read more...]
Green Line extension to pick up federal funds at Silver Line’s expense?
The transit newsletter called "LivableStreets" has posted this intriguing item on the proposed Green Line extension to Somerville and West Medford:Though unconfirmed, LivableStreets has learned that the Boston Metropolitan Planning … [Read more...]
The morning dish
Some headlines in today's papers that are worth your perusal:Reed Hillman, to be formally introduced today as Kerry Healey's running mate, was the head of the State Police during a particularly unfortunate episode in which pregnant troopers … [Read more...]
Kim explains why individual mandates are a terrible idea
John McDonough, at the invaluable Health Care for All blog, posted this email from a reader named Kim who wondered how an individual mandate was supposed to make her life easier:Where do I fit?I am 56 years old. I work for someone who has … [Read more...]
Mihos gets old school
...real old school. Like, George Washington.WHEN GEORGE Washington announced his intent to depart the presidency, he left the American people with a stern warning regarding political parties: ''They are likely in the course of time and … [Read more...]
Hillman – I KNEW it!
Kerry Healey has chosen ex-Rep. and ex-head of the State Police Reed Hillman as her running mate. As soon as Hillman's name appeared out of nowhere, I figured he was the odds-on favorite. Unfortunately, I didn't get a chance … [Read more...]
Big Love Blowback for Willard?
The article continues:Romney, the Republican governor of Massachusetts, is a direct descendant of one of the Mormon church's original pilgrims. He joined the Mormon priesthood at 12, and became a church elder at 18, before serving as a … [Read more...]
Conflicts of interest
There's an interesting front-page article in today's Globe about how Lou DiNatale, perhaps Boston's most frequently-quoted pollster, is not actually quite as independent as his UMass affiliation might suggest. Turns out he has worked … [Read more...]
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