Since it's a gorgeous sunny day, I'll favor the most wildly optimistic take on today's WBUR polls of the tax ballot initiatives. The millionaires' tax? Very popular! 77% support it. The sales tax cut, from 6.25% to 5%? Also very popular! … [Read more...]
Soaking the Rich to Help the Middle Class is Wicked Popular
This according to today's WBUR polls on the three ballot initiatives next fall to raise taxes on millionaires, lower the regressive sales tax, and guarantee paid family leave for all residents. All polling with comfortable majorities. Paid … [Read more...]
MBTA Budget Crisis: It’s Not About Scarcity
On Wednesday, April 4th, the day that the MBTA Board is expected to hand the Massachusetts Legislature its proposal for a “balanced budget,” T-riders, community members, and Occupy activists will descend on the Statehouse to say “No!” to … [Read more...]