Category Archives: Massachusetts

Natural and Political History of the Gerry-Mander!

Posted on May 17, 2012 by

You might have heard of the political term gerrymander, which is the creation of absurd political districts to ensure that certain candidates will win. An exhibit at the Map Museum of the Boston Public Library reminds us that the first … Continue reading →

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My Simple Solution to Fix the MBTA’s Funding Shortfall

Posted on March 30, 2012 by

A while ago, I noted that the MBTA’s budget cuts were idiotic and short-sighted, especially the weekend service cuts: Then there’s the effect on tourism. The E train goes directly to the MFA and very close the Gardiner Museum. It … Continue reading →

Posted in Boston, Funding, Massachusetts, Taxes, Transportation | 1 Comment

What Is the MBTA Thinking?

Posted on January 4, 2012 by

Admittedly, the new fare hike and service reduction proposals by the MBTA might simply be an attempt to shock the Massachusetts Legislature, as well as convince citizens that pay hikes are needed, but, still, they’re fucking insane. One plan would … Continue reading →

Posted in Boston, Fucking Morons, Massachusetts, Transportation | 1 Comment

What Was the Massachusetts House Thinking?

Posted on April 28, 2011 by

As long as we have a system where health insurance is part of employee compensation, workers should be able to negotiate that–it’s no different than saying, “You can negotiate for ninety percent of the hours you work, but we get to decide how much we’ll pay you for the other ten percent.”
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Posted in Democrats, Healthcare, Massachusetts | 1 Comment

MA State Commissioner of Education Confuses Evaluation with Personnel Management

Posted on April 25, 2011 by

Why economic segregation requires fundamentally overhauling the incentives for teachers–who seem to be performing extremely well with the current incentives–escapes me.
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Posted in Education, Fucking Morons, Massachusetts | 4 Comments

Removing Urban Highways: Thank the Big Dig

Posted on April 17, 2011 by

Boston’s Big Dig, which I would argue is the singular example of urban renewal through highway removal, appears to have disappeared down the memory hole.
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Posted in Boston, Massachusetts, Transportation, Urban Planning | 9 Comments

Once Again, Obama Premptively Sells Out His Base: The Heating Oil Edition

Posted on February 15, 2011 by

This is change we should oppose. Asking those who have nothing left to give to engage in ‘shared sacrifice’ is cruel and disgusting.
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Posted in Basic Human Decency, Democrats, Ethics, Funding, Massachusetts | 8 Comments

My Response to the State of the Union: Let’s Just Pretend That It Never Happened

Posted on January 27, 2011 by

“We do big things.” Not so much.
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Posted in Democrats, Economics, Education, Fucking Morons, Jobs, Massachusetts, NIH, Social Security | 5 Comments

A Question for Foodies: Do Awful Labor Practices Leave a Bad Taste in Your Mouth?

Posted on December 5, 2010 by

I ask this because Boston’s local gourmet pizza chain, Upper Crust, which is loved by foodies, has been massively exploiting its undocumented workers.
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Posted in Bidness, Boston, Massachusetts, Pizza! | 7 Comments

Esterline Industries to Massachusetts Workers: Drop Dead

Posted on November 28, 2010 by

Or, at least, don’t obey Massachusetts law and receive the healthcare they are entitled to.
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Posted in Basic Human Decency, Bidness, Economics, Jobs, Massachusetts, Unions | 6 Comments