It's a given that national politics impact vulnerable people in Mass—from immigration decrees to healthcare policy meddling. We absolutely cover those issues, but for the most part, as local reporters we avoid beating the DC drum week in … [Read more...]
THE RIGHT QUESTION FOR THE BROAD LEFT
IMAGE VIA TWITTER.COM/LIZFORMA On July 5, start asking the Democrats, “What policies will help working families?” The patriotic season is upon us. With it comes the arrival of the 2020 presidential race—far too early, in my estimation. … [Read more...]
A WINDOW INTO THE STATE HOUSE
Rep. Mike Connolly’s blog offers a critical look behind the curtain of Mass politics The Massachusetts State House is not a bastion of democracy. I think a growing number of people in the Commonwealth are pretty clear on that fact. Dominated … [Read more...]
TOWNIE: CORPORATE TAX FABLES AND COMMUNITARIAN KIDDIE TABLES
December 12, 2017 BY JASON PRAMAS @JASONPRAMAS Big local corps quiet about huge profits to come from Repub tax scheme… except GE An interesting WBUR article, “Largest Mass. Companies Are Mostly Silent On GOP Tax Plans,” asked the … [Read more...]
HOW TO FIND A DECENT PROGRESSIVE ACTIVIST GROUP
Photo by Chris Faraone February 6, 2017 BY JASON PRAMAS @JASONPRAMAS So you went to one of the recent big anti-Trump actions, and you want to become a progressive activist. Not just vote every year or two. Great. But there are dozens of major left … [Read more...]