I've been thinking about something I read in the Globe a while back: Jeff Jacoby wrote that the Mass SJC should throw out the popular Fair Share Amendment, which will raise taxes on the millionaires to pay for public goods like … [Read more...]
I’m a friend of Israel, and formerly of the Intelligence Community: I mourn today
I mourn the deaths of the 55 Palestinians killed today, the over two thousand wounded, and those hurt and killed in recent weeks. And as a friend of Israel— who for years played a part in efforts to combat the flow of weapons to terrorists, … [Read more...]
Baker No Friend to LGBTQ Community
Charlie Baker might have an opponent with extreme views on LGBTQ+ rights but that doesn't make him more appealing to the LGBTQ+ community or to Democrats who support equality. Baker must be confused because he’s claiming support for the … [Read more...]
Wonk Rant: National Democrats aren’t doing squat to fight racism
Every cycle for the past decade or so, I have to deal with the "Demography is Destiny" prattle from the Left and center-Left, that presumes that younger voters will usher us into a post-racial paradise. Herewith some evidence to the … [Read more...]
Hearing Tuesday 1pm on Environment bond bill
H.4438, which Governor Baker originally filed, is a catchall spending bill for environmental adaptation and remediation. You can read the pdf here. (I do wish there were a summary, line-item sheet without all the legalese – anyone?) It has … [Read more...]
An appreciation for John Kerry
Since he's a local, I think it's important to consider the work of our former Senator and Secretary of State. He was responsible, in part, for the Iran nuclear deal and the Paris climate agreement, both massive feats of diplomacy. Trump is … [Read more...]
Today I Weep for My Country
What an embarrassing day to be an American. This President has made it far more likely Iran gets a nuclear weapon and goes to war with either the United States or Israel. The only thing sadder is that it is not even a Trump issue, the … [Read more...]
West Station: The Entirely-Possible Dream
A friend of mine tells this joke about the '86 World Series: "How many John McNamaras* does it take to change a broken light bulb?" "Well, this light bulb's gotten us this far ... " [*Feel free to substitute Grady Little ... Or Charlie … [Read more...]
Gov. Baker: WHY are you wasting our money?!?
Governor Baker is giving away $20 million to billionaire Jeff Bezos. From today's Globe Business Section, we find out that Republican Governor Baker is doing what Republicans always do: take taxpayer money and give it to billionaires and … [Read more...]
Methuen Democratic City Committee Straw Poll 5/5/18
"STRAW POLL RESULTS!! Today over 400 local residents attended our annual breakfast to listen to the candidates and cast their vote for their favorites. The Methuen Democratic City Committee is pleased to announce our straw poll ballot … [Read more...]
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