This story in today's Globe reminded me of how disappointed I am that ALL the statewide Democratic candidates are ignoring the corrupting influence of money in politics today.  I've gone to a few Democratic events and have heard the stump … [Read more...]

Roseanne Barr Tonight's news feed is abuzz with the abrupt cancellation of the Roseanne Barr show. The cancellation was, of course, the necessary and correct response to her racist Twitter outburst. For me, it immediately leads to the … [Read more...]

When the wave of condo conversion fueled displacement hit Allston in the 1980's, Steven Disarro was right in the middle of it. Check the Boston Glove Archives for 1981 if you don't believe me. Disarro was the subject of a four part series … [Read more...]

On this Memorial Day - marking the 50 year anniversary of the loss of my best friend and brother Peter Rich - my heart and soul was comforted by the sentiment best expressed yesterday by former President Obama : "We can never truly repay … [Read more...]

The OCPF website is a wonderful thing. It's a searchable database, and with a couple of quick entries you can find out who your neighbors love well enough to send money. So, when I checked Quentin Palfrey's contributions from Arlington, … [Read more...]

Today it's a middle school in Indiana. How many more children have to be murdered? Why are our extremist "right to life" groups so silent? No more "thoughts and prayers" from me. No more sympathy for grieving parents who steadfastly … [Read more...]

for the most right-wing members of our House of Representatives, departing from long-standing traditions, to argue passionately for millions more in state funding for mental health services, and for the right of all persons, regardless … [Read more...]