With all the debate going on regarding the proposed budget, I thought I’d do some on-line searching to look at defense. The President is proposing to shift spending away from some domestic programs and towards defense. The view is that the U.S. military has become weak. I’m no expert, but I was struck by this
Category: Politics
Climate Change
On Saturday morning, I went to a discussion forum. It was at the HQ of MassWildlife, the agency responsible for caring for our trout waters. They had a series of presentations, all of which were fascinating. One speaker focused on climate change. She reported that 30% of coldwater fisheries already have been lost, and, by
‘The Daily’ Podcast
The Daily podcast is a true gem. It comes from The New York Times and is only about 20 minutes long. Each day, the podcast digs into two current events stories. It is perfect for my commute. The topics are interesting and relevant. If you’re on iOS, click here.
Congressman Joe Kennedy III
Concerns and priorities of my constituents will always guide my work in Congress. Great turnout in #Needham for 1st stop on our 3rd #Tour34! pic.twitter.com/Kz8JH6bdNC — Rep. Joe Kennedy III (@RepJoeKennedy) February 14, 2017 This Saturday morning, I put on a nice shirt, shaved and typed up a short memo about the nation’s Public Lands
Immigration
A major snowstorm today is shutting down the Northeast. I made it to the gym, grocery store and “packy” just before it really started to come down. I’ll be making some homemade guacamole for snacking and some slowly-cooked Tuscan beans with pancetta and sage for dinner. And, I have time to write about immigration. The
Activism Works
It’s a new era for many of us. It’s a new time for activism. Recently, for example, a Congressman introduced two bills (HR 621 and 622) that would sell/transfer 3.3 million acres of Federal land. The land would be put up to the highest bidder. There was a grassroots campaign to call Congress to push