Someone asked me this evening what I think of the news. What news? I'm extremely happy that Mitt Romney had the courage to be the first senator to vote to impeach a president of his own party. He makes me proud to be an American. Adam … [Read more...]
Nathan Phillips hunger strike, day 7 — please make the calls
Why does a man have to starve himself, just to get the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to protect the public in the most basic way? When you really think about it ... you wonder how it's ever come to this. As I mentioned nearly a week ago, … [Read more...]
The Wisdom of John LeCarré and this November
Why we need Joe Biden to save us from Britain's fate this November! "One day somebody will explain to me why it is that, at a time when science has never been wiser, or the truth more stark, or human knowledge more available, populists … [Read more...]
Attend Your Local Caucus
Yesterday was the deadline to submit local caucus information to the state party, which is posted on their website. A few last minute submissions may still be added in the coming days. Registration opens 30 minutes prior to the announced … [Read more...]
Slamming the door on the GOP
Ever the optimist, I suggest that we are watching the Democratic leadership of the House and Senate slam the door on the GOP — not just in November, but forever. Here is the sugar I'm using to turn today's lemon juice into tomorrow's … [Read more...]
It’s the economy, so listen up.
Gross Domestic Product (GDP) grew at a 2.1 percent annual rate in the fourth quarter, bringing its growth rate for the year to 2.3 percent. That is a fall from the 2.5 percent growth rate in 2018 and 2.8 percent in 2017. The 2.5 percent … [Read more...]
A request for your help: Prof. Nathan Phillips goes on hunger strike for safety in Weymouth
Friends, this is urgent, and I'd respectfully request you to take action, and then spread this around to your networks. BU professor Nathan Phillips has gone on hunger strike, in protest of the Massachusetts Department of Environmental … [Read more...]
Ed Markey is “unwaveringly pro-choice”
So, it's not a secret that I support Ed Markey. But it keeping with the traditions of this site and good neighborliness, I welcome supporters of Joe Kennedy III to post their opinions here -- even if it makes me cringe, or if it's not as … [Read more...]
This is what environmental protection looks like in Massachusetts
Have you ever woken up one morning and wondered: how do I clean up pesky arsenic-laden coal ash with a side of asbestos? No fear, @TRC_Companies has the answer that’s fully endorsed by @MassDEP @MassGovernor @CharlieBakerMA @ClimateKatie … [Read more...]
Senate unveils net-zero by 2050 legislation; but it’s really up to us
On Tuesday night, the Governor set a goal of the Commonwealth reaching net-zero emissions by 2050 -- without proposing many specifics, including interim goals to get us there. We and others have noted that that's a little bit slippery -- … [Read more...]