With the recent performance of the MBTA during these record snowfalls, coupled with the recently announced departure of the MBTA General Manager Beverly Scott, I took it upon myself to dig more into some of the numbers that got us here to … [Read more...]
Sexual Health Lobby Day CANCELLED
UPDATE: Due to weather and travel conditions, the Sexual Health Lobby Day scheduled for February 3 at the State House has been cancelled. Stay tuned for a new date! … [Read more...]
New Date – February 3 – First-Ever Sexual Health Lobby Day in Massachusetts
This post is written by Marty Walz, President of the Planned Parenthood League of Massachusetts. Talking about sex and sexual health in the State House’s Great Hall might be awkward for some who work in the building – but it is far … [Read more...]
Facts on the ground: the essential Patrick legacy
I'm nowhere near Beacon Hill these days, so it is useful and perhaps natural for me to consider what fundamental changes will be left standing after Governor Patrick takes his walk tomorrow. I think of these as "facts on the ground," … [Read more...]
GLAD on the Kosilek Case
The strange and unfortunate decision by the full Appeal Court of the First District in the Michelle Kosilek case gets not only my thoughts yesterday. The insightful legal view today came from Jennifer Levi, director of the Transgender … [Read more...]
Why Partners Healthcare’s Market Power (and Proposed Expansion) is bad for MA
It is time for Massachusetts to lead the nation, once again, on healthcare. An “historic” opportunity to address provider pricing power, in a period of market consolidation, should not be overlooked. The governor-elect and attorney … [Read more...]
Falchuk crows, but only a little, about the election
Although the polls disagreed, Evan Falchuk was spot on when he spoke with Left Ahead in September. He stated firmly that he and running mate Angus Jennings would get 3% or more as Gov./lG candidates this month. They got 3.3% He came on … [Read more...]
Whose side are they on?
The Massachusetts governor's race comes down to one basic question: Who can you count on to fight for Massachusetts families? When things get really tough – when you work hard, play by the rules, but something terrible happens and you're … [Read more...]
GLAD’s Head Talks Marriage News
It's hard to avoid the word play that GLAD is glad. Today's Left Ahead show with Gary Buseck was pretty jolly. He is the legal director and interim executive director of Gay & Lesbian Advocates & Defenders. Looking at the huge, … [Read more...]
A Plan to Stop a Silent Killer
A Plan to Stop a Silent Killer By Senator Edward J. Markey Heroin and prescription drug addiction is an equal-opportunity destroyer of lives and families across Massachusetts are struggling with the recent scourge of overdoses that … [Read more...]
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