Kindergartens and high risers destroyed. Civilians killed with impunity. Half a million evacuees, women and children. Charred wrecks of Russian tanks and trucks. And a determined will of Ukrainians to resist to the end. How did it come … [Read more...]
Putin’s Shock and Awe could lead to a quagmire
So far Russia is hewing closely to this playbook laid out by Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS). It is likely Ukraine will fall within a week or two barring substantial rearmament from the West, which seems logistically … [Read more...]
Time to Scrap the 15% Rule
Welcome back, James The 15% rule continues to keep valid candidates off the ballot. Danielle Allen is the latest casualty this cycle. We know Ben Downing cited the caucuses along with fundraising challenges in why he dropped off. We have … [Read more...]
Changing Congress one official at a time
I offer this simple recipe for disappointed Democrats who are dismayed at the current state of our nation and government and who despair about how to change things. Here's the recipe for one candidate and one issue: Identify a … [Read more...]
MA Should Follow Boston and Maine, Divest from Fossil Fuels
Today, Michelle Wu signed a measure into law for the first time as mayor of Boston. The measure is to divest city funds from the fossil fuel industry. This is an astronomical move for a city like Boston and will create the groundwork for … [Read more...]
Let’s call it “Retail Medical Care”.
The Right consistently rails against any sort of Universal Single Payer system as socialized medicine and of course putting the government between you and your doctor. Here's an idea: Let's refer to our current health care / health … [Read more...]
Somerville Mayor-elect Katjana Ballantyne shows why I support her
In a recent WBUR interview, Mayor-elect Katjana Ballantine shows why I like her so much. On affordable housing in Somerville, a dense and diverse city of immigrants, and the idea of lifting the state's moratorium on rent … [Read more...]
Preliminary Elections Provide Hope for Progressives in Massachusetts
Massachusetts kicked off the preliminary elections this past Tuesday, with progressives gearing to make major gains in November’s election. Cities like Brockton and Framingham look to be continuing with (or returning to) the status quo, but … [Read more...]
Winners and Losers of the Recent Nuclear Holocaust
Some Friday humor. This is a thing of beauty. I wish I could post the whole thing. Concerns that a more deliberative Senate would splash cold water on a rare show of Republican unity proved unfounded when Senator Susan Collins (R-ME), … [Read more...]