2011-2012 Human Services Legislative AgendaPrior to the 2011-12 legislative session, the Providers' Council surveyed its statewide membership of human services providers about the challenges and opportunities that can be addressed to … [Read more...]
On Rugged Individualism, Or, Meet The Ghost Of Government Past
There is an unalterable rightness about the best Florentine paintings of the period. It is wholly lacking from the late works of Tintoretto. In the schoolmasterly phase, even his greatest pictures could be improved. Only it would need … [Read more...]
The Problem is…
In reality, their spheres of influence cater to a very specific, but large group, the far right wing. And in that group, are it's outliers, the fringe people. The ones who sit on the fence, hanging on every word of people like this, waiting … [Read more...]
Reaction to the State of the City Address
Hi All: It was very comical that Treasurer Grossman was busy texting while Mayor Menino was giving his "State of the City" address yesterday. Senate President Murray didn't seem too pleased either. After Menino finished, she looked at her … [Read more...]
On Shame As A Tactic, Or, Betsie Gallardo: She Won…And So Can You!
Under heaven nothing is more soft and yielding than water. Yet for attacking the solid and strong, nothing is better; It has no equal. The weak can overcome the strong; The supple can overcome the stiff. Under heaven everyone knows … [Read more...]
Rediscovering the American Spirit
America still has the most powerful economy in the world, but these are among the many signs of weakening. Global competition is intensifying, particularly in China, which is making energetic moves to lead in high speed rail, … [Read more...]
On Starving In Prison, Or, Who Gets Pardons In Florida?
"Forgiveness, particularly at this time of year, is a very worthwhile message for all of us to be reminded of..." --Florida Governor Charlie Crist, December 9, 2010 So right off the bat, if you're 21 years old and you're having sex with a … [Read more...]
A Politician’s Role in the Twitterverse: Follower to Friend Ratio
Social media analytics platforms created a simple ratio to speak to the relationship between followers & those who are followed. Many look to the number of people that are following a given Twitter user as an indicator of that … [Read more...]
On Death And Clemency, Or, Here’s A Real Christmas Story
"When the Son of Man comes in his glory, and all the angels with him, he will sit on his glorious throne. All the nations will be gathered before him, and he will separate the people one from another as a shepherd separates the sheep from … [Read more...]
On How To Honor The Brave, Or, Why We Hate Republicans
"...no! You hear me? You go to Hell! You go to Hell and you die!" --"Mr. Garrison", as "Mr. Hat", talking to "Kyle", from the television show "South Park" It's HR 847, also known as the James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act, that … [Read more...]
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