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Libya: Military Intervention Thwarts Humanitarian Objectives

25 March 2011 - 1:50pm | suren
by Suren Moodliar

Many years ago, in a situation that still produces much pain, close friends were thinking through treatment for their gravely ill child. They had exhausted conventional and experimental therapies; their doctors were urging them to do what they could to make their son feel comfortable and loved. Then, suddenly, after years of suffering, our friends had smiles on their faces. A cure was available! For a brief moment, I shared their joy but then realized that we were victims of quackery.

An Open Letter to Secretary of State Hillary Clinton Regarding P.J. Crowley’s Resignation

14 March 2011 - 1:52pm | superuser
by over 30 mostly MIT affiliated academics and intellectuals

March 14, 2011


Secretary of State Hillary Clinton
US Department of State
2201 C Street NW
Washington, DC 20520


Dear Madam Secretary,


We the undersigned are writing to express our severe disappointment at the resignation of P.J. Crowley, Assistant Secretary for the Bureau of Public Affairs at the State Department.

An Open Letter to Jamaica Plain on The Whole Foods Effect

11 August 2013 - 12:18pm | h. f.
by Helen Matthews

Dear Neighbors,



I have been listening deeply to the heated controversy incited by the news that Whole
Foods plans to open a new store in Hyde Square, the Latin Quarter of our neighborhood.
The lively debate of the past few weeks has inspired me to learn more, to research more,
and to better understand the extent to which the arrival of a Whole Foods Market should
be expected to contribute to gentrification in Jamaica Plain.

Massachusetts Higher Education Transparency Act: SEIU Local 615

4 March 2011 - 1:18am | superuser
by John Carbone (Advocate)

Earlier in my career I worked in the Boston financial services industry, specifically in the investment management and brokerage areas. Frequently the SEC would conduct “sweep reviews/examinations” of the industry to ensure that regulated entities were in compliance with securities laws and that the interest of the public was protected. The SEC coined the expression “let the light shine in” as a mission statement for these industry-wide examinations.

Somerville Jobs Rally and Picket Line Shuts Down Work at MaxPac

3 March 2011 - 3:34pm | Rand Wilson
by Rand Wilson

Somerville residents and union members seeking union jobs and a commitment to hire local people shut down the MaxPac housing construction site with a large rally and picket line. The event was held at the Cedar Street entrance to the where 199 units of housing are under construction.

"Do the developers really think they can bust unions and hire out-of-state workers to build MaxPac?" asked Rand Wilson, a Somerville resident and union activist. "Well, we've got news for KSS and Gate Residential: Not in Somerville. Not now. Not ever!"

ECONOMIC REVOLUTION VS. POLITICAL REFORM: THE CLASH OF CLASSES IN EGYPT AND THE USA

28 February 2011 - 2:46pm | mary lynn cramer
by Mary Lynn Cramer

The Nobel Laureate and the Labor Lawyer

Nobel Laureate and Egyptian Presidential Candidate, Dr. Mohamed ElBaradei, objected to the BBC reporter attributing recent events in Egypt to the “Youth Movement.” ElBaradei complained that calling the “revolt” a “youth movement” was a gross distortion of the truth, and did not in any way describe the range of ages, occupations and incomes represented by the protesters demonstrating in Tahrir Square for eighteen days.

Republicans throw First Responders under the bus

25 February 2011 - 6:07am | d.o.
by Don Ogden

Remember when Republicans were falling all over each other praising first responders in the wake of 9/11? Fire fighters, cops and EMT's could do no wrong back then. Perhaps you also recall a whole lot of working class people supporting Republicans at the polls during the Bush era as well. More than a few working class folks were climbing aboard the Bush war machine and voting for right-wing candidates. Like they say: times sure have changed!

Boston Labor Rally In Solidarity With Wisconsin Union Action-video/photos

23 February 2011 - 10:18am | nosanctions
by Michael Borkson

Boston, Mass.-Feb.22, 2011:
Over a thousand labor activists held a rally in front of the Mass. State House in solidarity with the Madison, Wisconsin union action.
Union members and supporters held an enthusiastic rally; the turnout was so large that the police closed off Beacon Street to traffic to accomodate the large crowd.
Speakers ranged from local union leaders to members of Congress Markey, Capuano, and Lynch-as well as Gov. Deval Patrick.
The rally was organized by many Mass. labor unions including the AFL-CIO and SEIU and the Mass. Teachers Assoc.

Rite Aid: You're Breaking Our Hearts!

15 February 2011 - 9:37am | Rand Wilson
by Rand Wilson

A half dozen community supporters greeted shoppers at Rite Aid's Davis Sq. store in Somerville on Valentine's Day to focus public attention on the company's culture of corporate greed and its assault employees' health care benefits and job rights. The action in Somerville sent management a Valentine's message in support of workers' rights.

Dozens of similar actions were planned at Rite Aid locations across the country, including other stores in New Jersey, Ohio, Colorado, California and Washington.

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