Endorsements for Boston, MA Democratic primary election, September 1, 2026
Vote for Ed Markey, Margie Palladino, Daniel Lander, and Linda Champion.
Category Archives: Boston
Trustees hike: Dry Hill
First in a series of posts documenting my visits to Trustees of Reservations properties. I climbed to the peak at Dry Hill, enjoyed the view and the soundscape at the summit, and saw interesting flora and rock formations.
Thoughts on proposed Massachusetts Consumer Data Privacy Act, H.4746
The Massachusetts House version of the privacy act is superior to the Senate version but still has some problems. Also, it has a role to play in reducing privacy-invasive ALPR mass surveillance.
Boston election Nov. 4 2025: District 9 endorsements
Vote for Michelle Wu, Liz Breadon, Henry Santana, Marvin Mathelier, Ruthzee Louijeune, and Julia Mejia!
Thoughts on the proposed Massachusetts Data Privacy Act, S.2608
The proposed law is a good start but it has problems that should be fixed before it is enacted. Here are some of them.
Blast from the past: Boston Globe “special section” on Clinton Impeachment
Look back on simpler times, when the GOP pretended that lying about an affair was sufficient grounds to remove a president from office. Look, and despair.
City of Boston electronic poll books: they DO know what they’re doing!
Boston has robust plans in place to ensure that Poll Pad failures will not compromise an election, but I still have some concerns.
Boston Election Department switching over fully to electronic poll-books; I hope they know what they’re doing!
Using electronic poll-books at 275 precincts on election day is a much heavier lift than using them at ten early-voting locations. I hope they’ve covered all their bases!
A letter to the rabbi of a local congregation
I just sent this letter to the rabbi of a local congregation regarding the sermon he gave from the pulpit this past Shabbat morning, which focused on the war Israel had just started with Iran. Not a fan, 0/10, would not recommend.
Live Thu, Mar 6 on “America Unhinged”, plus Stand Up For Science, other recent updates
Hello, democracy lovers! Please join me on America Unhinged at 8pm Eastern on Thursday, March 6, where I will be talking with hosts Francesca Fiorentini and Wajahat Ali about DOGE’s slash-and-burn march through the federal government, what it means for the American people if we don’t stop it, and how we can do that. I… Read More: Live Thu, Mar 6 on “America Unhinged”, plus Stand Up… »