Corruption masked by a smile and a song.

Imagine a holiday based on a religious figure where the main activity is drinking copious amounts of alcohol.

China’s Edge in an Oil Shock: Electric Cars and Renewables www.nytimes.com/2026/03/14/b...

Finally, a Boston Mayor in @mayorwu.boston.gov who won't pander to the anachronistic nonsense of this annual "roast". My first boss, #mapoli AG Frank Bellotti shunned these; he knew attendance was a demeaning display of fealty to an encrusted political status quo. www.bostonglobe.com/2026/03/13/m...

You might consider this a shortsighted move: Eye Doctor Named to Air Pollution Advisory Board Draws Pushback www.nytimes.com/2026/03/12/c...

Improving urban bus service is an important step toward providing #mapoli residents w/better, affordable access to opportunities & resources. Public engagement is a process; the loudest voices aren’t always the most representative, or the best informed. It’s time to act & make this project happen.

For those in #mapoli who think that gaming is an economic stimulus: www.bostonglobe.com/2026/03/11/b...

Anyone who says this project is "a classic example of policy being made w/out community input" is flat out lying. The level of community engagement since 2009 (you read that right) has been massive & comprehensive in scale. Bus riders deserve this #mapoli project. www.dotnews.com/2026/03/06/m...

These are the same guys who wanted to wrest control of Boston City Hall. Shambolic to the core. #mapoli deserves better.

If you think the reason to not provide free unlinked bus trips in most US cities is that it costs too much, you might take a moment to understand: how much does it cost to collect, how much fare leakage already happens on bus, how much is the true lost revenue from unlinked trips.

Alexander Butterfield, who disclosed the existence of Nixon’s secret White House taping system, blowing the cover on the Watergate conspiracy and sealing the fate of the only American president to resign from office, dies at 99. www.nytimes.com/2026/03/09/u...

When Massachusetts passed a "millionaires tax" in 2023, conservatives claimed the rich would flee. But two years later, they haven't — and MA has collected $5.7B for infrastructure and public education. A reminder that positive change can still happen at the state level.

Before (2022) / After (2026) the removal of car parking spaces and the greening in Rue Jules Dumien in the 20th arrondissement of Paris. The works were done in 2024.

Cupich: “A real war with real death and real suffering being treated like it’s a video game -it’s sickening. Hundreds of people are dead, mothers and fathers, daughters and sons, including scores of children who made the fatal mistake of going to school that day.” www.archchicago.org/en/statement...

Packed house in Dorchester celebrating Latoya Gayle’s campaign kickoff. Tremendous commitment in the room, much of it from residents who’ve known Latoya for decades, and have looked forward to this moment, including the wonderful Shirley Jackson. This is going to be one powerful campaign. 🔥❤️💯

Boston must move past the politics of disinvestment & grievance; our future lies in an expansive vision that invests in our residents & disrupts status quo lethargy. Whether Blue Hill Ave or White Stadium, @wutrain.bsky.social’s optimism & vision are spot-on. www.bostonglobe.com/2026/03/07/o...

"The choices are Susan Collins—who is supporting and funding the terrorizing of brown people in her state. And I guess this is what I just keep coming back to on Platner... is if you show me that he wants to do something like that, then I'm against him." @timmiller.bsky.social on Graham Platner.

I’ve had people laugh saying 'A better Massachusetts is possible' sounds underwhelming. But do you actually believe it? That fixing the T, solving the housing crisis, making childcare affordable is around the corner? Or is believing that we can have a government that delivers genuinely radical.

Pay no attention to the man behind the curtain.

Governing is fundamentally different than campaigning. This should surprise no one. Governing requires thoughtful consideration of the many factors that go into making reform & change happen. Governing requires a talented & loyal team. Public criticism of one’s agency heads is counterproductive.

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Finished reading Erick Guerra’s new book “Overbuilt: The high costs & low rewards of US Highway Construction.” A superb summary of how we got the transportation system we have today & a data-supported call for a new approach. Reforming the next surface transportation act is an essential first step.

Excellent news - this project is long overdue. I began the effort in earnest in 2009; now looking forward to @wutrain.bsky.social getting it done. Bus riders on some of #mapoli’s busiest routes will have better access to opportunities and resources.

One of the first decisions Bari Weiss made was laying off veteran Africa correspondent Debora Patta to save Rome-based Chris Livesay. There’s a war in Europe (Ukraine), and a conflagration in the Middle East (US/Israel v. Iran) threatening to consume the entire region. Let’s check his output.

CBS News boss Bari Weiss floated tapping ex ESPN host-turned-Trump diehard Sage Steele for the network's morning show. And Bari also has her eyes on another TV conservative. Details in @status.news www.status.news/p/bari-weiss...

Finished reading @chloedalton.bsky.social’s Raising Hare. Wiping tears from my eyes, not of sadness but from the power of a poignant & remarkable story of connection between a human being & a wild animal, a bond that transcends convention & uplifts, opening up possibilities we rarely know are there.

Moral leadership comes in many forms.

Senator Weathervane (R-ME) keeps her options open.

New meta-analysis of 26 published studies concludes that AVs will lead people to use cars a lot more — which would thicken congestion and worsen pollution (even if AVs are electric). "AV deployment is anticipated to lead to an overall increase in Vehicle Miles Traveled." doi.org/10.1016/j.tb...

Good time to remember that Marc Andreessen claimed that he and the other tech broligarchs were forced to support Trump because of the Biden administration's arbitrary regulation and strong-arming of AI firms.

The richest man owns X. The second and third richest men control Google. The fourth richest man owns Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp. The fifth richest man owns The Washington Post. And now the sixth richest could soon take over both Paramount and Warner Bros. See the problem here?

One family is about to control CBS, CNN, HBO, and TikTok. They’ll buy Warner Brothers with $24 billion from Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Abu Dhabi. To win over Trump, they canceled Colbert, blocked a 60 Minutes CECOT investigation, and blocked Talarico. Much more will follow. Block this rotten deal.

Truly remarkable stuff happening in #mapoli. If Mr. Culpepper cares about disparate transit investments in his district, why stand in the way of BRT? Why condemn his constituents to more decades of traffic congestion, particulate emissions & poor access? Does he care about bus riders? #bospoli

Delighted to announce that following the consultation, I'm giving the green light to make Oxford Street traffic-free.

Proud to endorse @burhanazeem.bsky.social for State Senate. A first rate person & first rate political leader in #mapoli.

I want to believe (and want you to believe) a better Massachusetts is possible so we're running for State Senate!

Join us next Wednesday February 25th 6pm at the Armory as we kick this election off!

When Jefferson was President the “state of the union” was literally a written report to Congress. In the last century it became a political/media event that has morphed into a useless partisan event, and this is true regardless of who is in office.

The #mapoli MBTA can't revert to an austerity budget. More operating funding is needed to continue progress & deliver the 21st century transit system Metro Boston needs. Also: a timely rethink about how best to use Millionaire's Tax $$. My thoughts in commonwealthbeacon.org/the-codcast/...

My recent appearance on #mapoli’s @cwbeacon.bsky.social podcast, talking MBTA budget needs & transportation funding. commonwealthbeacon.org/the-codcast/...

Boiler room operation / media darling Boston Policy Institute, often presented as a "state watchdog" with no further disclosures, has seemingly scaled back social media activity on multiple platforms. BPI is a dark money 501(c)4 nonprofit founded by political strategists with undisclosed backers.

The dark money behind this right wing group worked to kill property tax relief for Boston homeowners. Of course #mapoli Senators Brownsberger & Collins have to account for their actions on this. BPI became a mouthpiece for those who wanted to elect Josh Kraft & they failed magnificently.

Public transit in SF enables people to access key life quality destinations & opportunities affordably & helps reduce harmful particulate matter emissions. The availability of Muni helps reduce the cost of living for local residents. The value of transit could not be more compelling.

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James Talarico: It's troubling to all of us that the most powerful politicians and corporate executives are working to sell out the First Amendment. An attack on any one of our First Amendment rights is an attack on all of our First Amendment rights — whether you’re a Democrat or a Republican.

It is a deeply immoral act to deprive people with egg allergies from the benefits of MRNA vaccines. Refusing to review the Moderna flu vaccine is a shameful and incompetent decision.

NEWS: CBS blocked Stephen Colbert from airing an interview with Texas State Rep. James Talarico and ordered him not to mention the cancellation over fear of FCC chair Brendan Carr. Colbert went on air and revealed it anyway. “He was supposed to be here, but… 1/

The arc of history

A look at South Station Fare gates, with insights from @transitmatters.bsky.social, @jonathancohn.bsky.social and @jimaloisi.bsky.social… www.bostonglobe.com/2026/02/13/n...

America should not sprawl, and housing density w/out robust public transit (among other things) does not a healthy, thriving city make - @conordougherty.bsky.social