Posts tagged with ‘corruption’

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Despite DiMasi conviction, casino dealings go behind closed doors

by mafamily

With the conflict of interest conviction of former House Speaker Salvatore DiMasi last week, transparency in government is once again front and center. But no one seems to have informed current Speaker DeLeo, Senate President Murray or Governor Patrick.   The Boston Globe pointed out yesterday that Speaker DeLeo stood outside his office last week […]

GLAAD head Barrios steps down in midst of scandal

by mafamily

What does the Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD) have to do with a telecom mega-merger? Not much – which is why GLAAD is in such hot water. The organization lent its support to a deal between AT&T and T-Mobile after the group banked a $50,000 donation from AT&T, giving the appearance the group […]