MA voters support regulating marijuana like alcohol — or maybe tomatoes
One of the least publicized results of this month’s election was 14 state representative districts voting to support the legalization of marijuana. Two organizations, the Drug Policy Forum of...
View ArticleFalchuk crows, but only a little, about the election
Although the polls disagreed, Evan Falchuk was spot on when he spoke with Left Ahead in September. He stated firmly that he and running mate Angus Jennings would get 3% or more as Gov./lG candidates...
View ArticleLeading Voters to Smear the Ovals
Yes, I’m politically involved. Yes, I’m a pinko. Yes, I am wide-eyed about voting…everyone voting. In a weak defense, I note that I’m a warden at a Boston polling place (18-16 for you left-brained...
View ArticleAll 3 MA Dems for Treasurer Have Big Plans
The MA Treasurer/Receiver General race has glories and worries. On the Dem side, three solid candidates want to replace Steve Grossman as he stepped aside to run for Governor. All three spoke with...
View ArticleThe Other AG Shoe, Tolman Podcast
Another successful lawyer and former legislator (both MA houses) is eager to “get back in” and make positive differences. Warren Tolman was on to describe his planks, his approaches, and why he thinks...
View ArticleMaura Healey Talks Prisons and Guns
Dem candidate for MA attorney general Maura Healey bears the mark of the progressive — she wants to go to the root of big problems and solve them. Click below to hear how she’d tackle two complex,...
View ArticleIndy McCormick Goes for Gov.
Following a recent post here linking to chats with three Dem candidates for MA governor, a comment asked about the independents. The first Left Ahead did was today with Jeff McCormick. Click below to...
View ArticleThey Would Be Governor
I apologize half-heartedly for plugging Left Ahead shows. We’d chatted with three Dem candiates so far — Steve Grossman, Juliette Kayyem and Don Berwick. Joe Avallone has not followed up and Martha...
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