If you want attention in politics ... start a fight. I think Setti Warren's basically got the right idea here: Go bold. In Kyle Scott Claus's Boston Magazine interview he lays out a quite bold progressive agenda -- quite close to the … [Read more...]
Truth, justice and the American way
In riveting open testimony before the House Intelligence Committee today, former CIA Director John Brennan made a compelling case for why he believes Russia still poses a serious threat to American security and our democratic way of … [Read more...]
“Able Bodied” is code for blaming the individual, not the system.
“When Medicaid was created, it wasn’t intended to become an entitlement for able-bodied adults,” said Rep. Gary Palmer (R-Ala.), introducing the proposal to include Medicaid work requirements in Republicans' health care bill. Did you … [Read more...]
Too much happening!
This is your #mapoli version of The Outside Scoop! (with Jackie Harvey) You know, we actually do have a gubernatorial race next year. The Dems are going to run a candidate -- even against the supposedly invincible Charlie Baker. Setti … [Read more...]
Update: New comment system
This is an update on an old post. This system is a bit buggier than I had hoped. I beg your patience -- we'll all come round right eventually. I've disabled comment editing, since a bug was found. I'm trying to get answers from the … [Read more...]
A positive development: YIMBY for housing
There's a new movement afoot for housing: Yes In My Back Yard: ... YIMBYs are a small but growing group of activists pushing for more housing and development, under the theory that building more is the only way this crowded and costly … [Read more...]
A Declaration of Resistance
(I've been working on this a few days and was going to post on July 4th, but with news of the past week it seems more time-sensitive than that. It's scary what I DIDN'T have to change! Also, this is my first post on the new BMG so I hope … [Read more...]
I’m Laughing Watching Us Democrats Continue To Inflict Mortal Wounds Upon Ourselves
WTF people? Everyday the Democrats should be harping on the Trump administration's policies and actions that are screwing the middle class/working class voters. Unfortunately the Republicans still corner the market on fighting for these … [Read more...]
Green eyeshades, no vision
On a day like today, a week like this week, a year like this one ... it's hard to focus attention on what's going on in the Commonwealth. But someone's gotta mind the store ... Joan Vennochi notes Baker's reluctance to pick fights with … [Read more...]
Halfway Through the Beginning of the End of Trump
It's a race between Article 25, Impeachment, and Resignation. We may have the most venal Republicans ever in office. They may be willing to sell their mother's healthcare down the river for the sake of freedom. They may be willing to kill … [Read more...]