Category Archives: Right View

The question of race is an interesting scientific topic, appropriate for a show at the Museum of Science. The “RACE—Are we so different?” exhibit that recently opened at the museum, however, is short on science and long on politics, more … Continue reading →

A friend of a Cambridge friend is a community organizer for the Democratic Party and he’s about to go down to Texas on assignment to community organize. Apparently, there’s grist for the Dems’ mill down close to the border where … Continue reading →

I wrote recently about the Stretch Energy Codes that implement stricter standards for energy efficiency in new construction and renovations. I objected to the excessive degree of government regulation over small details in the lives of private citizens. In general, … Continue reading →

A recent letter from the city announces that our resident parking fees are going from $8 to $20 to “free up resources that can be dedicated to programs and projects in support of the City’s commitment to becoming a sustainable … Continue reading →

In 2009, Massachusetts gave municipalities the option of adopting more stringent standards for energy efficiency, detailed in a new appendix to the state building code known as the Stretch Energy Code. According to the Department of Energy Resources, 63 Massachusetts … Continue reading →

I had the following thoughts after watching the video of the moving speech by Fort Worth Texas councilman Joel Burns who recounted the recent suicides of teen aged boys in this country resulting from the harassing behavior of their peers … Continue reading →

These words are being written as pundits, analysts, and prognosticators are offering their various views and projections, and I have consented to add to this flow of words, with the hope that you may be challenged, and encouraged. The Republican … Continue reading →

If only I had a crystal ball. This column’s pre-election deadline and post-election appearance on the street is enfeebling. But one thing’s well-founded. Election Day is the day of the Independents. It’s their time to shine.

Right now, with a recession lingering, an election looming, and taxes likely increasing soon, my thinking is largely guided by what’s going to happen in my wallet (i.e., what will be the impact of policy decisions on my financial situation). … Continue reading →