…And the World: We begin today in the tiny and relatively young nation of East Timor, which held a runoff election in its Presidential contest. The ex-Indonesian Lusophonic province is set to elect Jose Maria de Vasconcelos an ex-military chief, who, according to the Sydney
This post is the second in a series on the Hampden Senate District Primary Election. WEST SPRINGFIELD—After the heartache and drama of reapportionment left Massachusetts with one less seat in Congress, the less high-profile process would be the act of cramming 160 House districts and
…And the World: We start off today in South Africa where tensions within the ruling African National Congress among party leaders and its youth leader Julius Malema continue to rock the party that is credited with ending Apartheid. The BBC World Service (Starts at 26:35),
With its capacity to capture headlines and late night news teasers, crime remains one of the troubles for which Springfield get plenty of attention. Although the news can make the city appear to be a river of blood set against the din of incessant gunfire,
…And the World: We start off today in Burma. In elections held this weekend to fill mid-term vacancies in the Burmese parliament, Democracy Activist Aung Sun Suu Kyi and her party appeared headed for a blowout scooping up as many as 43 of 45 contested
After a year defined by piece-meal measures of debatable effect to rein in crime in the City of Springfield, two councilors are propsoing arguably the most comprehensive approach yet when compared to other efforts. Early entertainment cessation and street closings have been the focus on
Welcome, once again to Western Mass Politics & Insight. As you can probably see we are undergoing some renovations at this current time. We hope that this process will be finished within a couple of days. Although all of our prior posts should be available on
…And the World: Another Tory scandal in Britain over being too close to influence peddlers. British Prime Minister David Cameron and his Conservative Party have been caught, seemingly selling out once again. After being caught too close to Rupert Murdoch’s British newspapers (a former New
Monday was a day of minor victories, but also grim financial news and schizophrenic behavior at the Springfield City Council. With three members absent, councilors debated a host of resolutions, put off several measures to committee and even took some further steps on ordinances. Prior
Our apologies for no Manic Monday! Plus we will be back this week with some new local stories including an edition of “Take My Council, Please!” …And the World: Last summer in what was one of many dress rehearsals for the Occupy movement that shook