Category: Mass. Insanity

There's nothing quite as irresistible to a Massachusetts lawmaker as a chance to expand the "nanny state" that is Massachusetts. Especially if it doesn't require any original thought, just …

One of the major dings I give John Kerry is how he pretty much blew off his duties as a United States senator during his run for president -- …

A little birdie tipped me off to this story, about how politics in Massachusetts have gotten severely blocked, and suggested that a second Kerry run for the presidency could …

I once won a gold star in a training class at work. The instructor was citing various oxymorons, and he hit the regulars -- "pretty ugly," "jumbo shrimp," and …

One of the unspoken laws down in Massachusetts is that nobody -- nobody -- is allowed to make a profit without cutting the government in for a piece of …

In Massachusetts, they're getting ready for the inauguration of the first Democratic governor in 16 years. Deval Patrick, former Clinton Administration official and best friend of inmates everywhere, will …

(Author's note: I am angrier about this story than I have been about anything in a long, long time. Consequently, there is some rather strong language below. Consider yourself …

Having a messy neighbor is bad enough. It drives down your property values, it's an eyesore, and it's just plain gross. But when your neighbor's garbage starts spilling over …

For some odd reason, I find myself often fascinated with Massachusetts politics above those of my own New Hampshire. It's a great opportunity for me to express a purely …

Last weekend Boston hosted the annual convention of the International Association of Chiefs of Police, and it was pretty much a mixed bag. The only thing I couldn't find …