THERE IS AN intense debate in progressive circles (behind the scenes, for the most part) on whether to pursue a ballot initiative for the 2024 election to enable municipalities to enact policies to stabilize rents in their communities. Some advocates and lobbyists argue against pursuing such a measure, claiming that it is unlikely to win […]
Dan Cohen
Posted inNews Analysis
Simplistic theories won’t beat Trump
THE DRIVING FORCE in the Democratic presidential contest is the near-obsession of many voters with choosing a candidate who can beat Donald Trump. Nearly two-thirds of voters (63 percent) in this week’s New Hampshire Democratic primary said voting for a candidate who can beat Trump is more important than voting for a candidate they agreed […]
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15% rule promotes insiders, has to go
Last week, Charlie Baker won a relatively close race to become the next governor of the Commonwealth. The outcome was surprising to many people, though for different reasons. A volunteer I spoke with at Christine Barber’s campaign headquarters on the afternoon of Election Day asked, “Do you think there’s really a chance he can win?” […]