The #CrashNotAccident movement asks us to stop referring to vehicle collisions as "accidents." A great example of why it's the wrong term to use comes from my local New Bedford Standard-Times, which used "accident" three times in describing … [Read more...]
No, Flood of Guns Didn’t Cause Violent Crime to Drop
"Since ’91, Americans have acquired over 170 million new firearms and violent crimes have declined by 51%," the NRA recently tweeted, a comment that's been repeated endlessly by conservative media. The problem with this idea: Most of the … [Read more...]
Cycling Tipping Point
In a pseudo-apology, I note that I'm passionate about cycling. This appears also at Harrumph. Time to get serious,boys and girls, rather far past time. Today’s catalyst was the latest death of a cyclist on Boston streets. This one … [Read more...]
Henriquez Ready for the 5th Tough Trio
As the youngest of the four Dems seeking the vacant seat at 33, Henriquez says he is "old enough to connect and at the age I can challenge my peers to be civilly active." Listen in as he describes the interplay between his three major … [Read more...]
We failed the people who cleaned up 9/11. Will we fail the people cleaning up the Gulf?
In the aftermath of 9/11, we saw thousands of workers develop devastating respiratory conditions and other illnesses as a result of exposure to toxic dust that filled the air in the days and weeks after the twin towers fell. To this day, … [Read more...]
Keep your eyes on the road
We are in this thing together. It is time to collaborate. Take emissions standards, for example. We understand the direction of the carbon economy. We embraced 40% higher federal fuel standards in the 2007 energy bill, … [Read more...]
Onset Crime Watch — Good Civic Partnership
And in SouthCoast Today "It really is the essence of a community project," Town Administrator John McAuliffe said at a ribbon-cutting ceremony Friday. Mr. McAuliffe had identified the building as a possible site for the partnership. … [Read more...]
School Slashes, Library Losses, and Rainy Day Raids
Here is a sampling of pieces appearing in local newspapers over the last week: TewksburyJune 7 Tewksbury Override to fund school district, town hallFairhavenSchool Budget Request Denied in Town MeetingBrooklineUpcoming Override Vote to … [Read more...]