Today, Speaker Nancy Pelosi gave a 5-minute crash course in how to defeat fascist Trumpism. Watch her take down a Foxy who asked her if she hated Trump? She said : "I don't hate anyone. I pray for Trump." Hey, world. Follow the … [Read more...]
Protest at Weymouth Compressor site — another one today
"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has." - Margaret Mead Your lips to God's ears, Ms. Mead. This was from two days ago. Listen to the wise words … [Read more...]
Kerry endorses Biden
Today, former Secretary of State and Massachusetts Senator John Kerry, endorsed Joe Biden for president : "There's never been a time more urgent for leadership at home that can work for the middle class and tackle existential issues … [Read more...]
Of traffic, the MBTA, and Baker’s helplessness
There's a pattern with the Baker administration: They refuse to solve problems. They claim their hands are tied; proposed solutions just won't work; and we'll just have to muddle along at their own approved pace. They do just enough to look … [Read more...]
Buttigieg versus public goods (public goods win)
In carving out his space in the moderate "lane", Pete Buttigieg came out against the free college plans of Warren and Sanders. Indeed here seems to be campaigning against the universality of public goods: "There are some voices out … [Read more...]
Capitalism Is the Gateway Drug
While at work yesterday, sitting in the employee lounge for my 15 minute coffee break, I could not help but notice the new pharmaceutical ad playing on the flat screen TV. It was your typical "slice of life" ad that Big Pharma likes to … [Read more...]
Weymouth gas compressor: This could blow up
With all permits in hand, construction on Enbridge's Weymouth gas compressor is set to begin tomorrow. This is the result of a rigged, heads-we-win-tails-you-lose process that has ignored near-unanimous community opposition, and the … [Read more...]
Happy Thanksgiving
When I was a kid and my grandparents were still around, we would gather to their house in New Hampshire for Thanksgiving. Somewhat to our chagrin, they had a brief pre-feast ritual, where three grains of corn were placed on our plates to … [Read more...]
City on a Hill has Become a Waking Nightmare for Students and Faculty Alike
Bringing this story to the wider attention of BMG readers. City on a Hill, the charter school where I conducted my practicum is suddenly shutting down its New Bedford campus and consolidating its two Roxbury campuses. This will lead to … [Read more...]
Genuinely good news: Education bill signed today
.@MassGovernor signed the #StudentOpportunityAct into law today! It's a monumental victory for the future of MA & includes the equity provisions we've been fighting so hard for. I met up w/ champions @JessJTang, @NikaElugardo, & … [Read more...]
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