The Fort Pointer
@fortpointer.bsky.social
Tweets and opinions mostly regarding Fort Point, Boston. Lover of all things creative, worldly and aspirational. Otherwise bristly.
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Boston Globe comment by WeBuiltThisCity, worth a read.
Another stunt by Trump to satisfy his base of white nationalists.
Another stunt by Trump to satisfy his base of white nationalists.
December 26, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Boston Globe comment by WeBuiltThisCity, worth a read.
Another stunt by Trump to satisfy his base of white nationalists.
Another stunt by Trump to satisfy his base of white nationalists.
In an age when billionaires are routinely celebrated for charitable contributions at a mere fraction of their earnings, requiring absolutely no sacrifice whatsoever…
Hat tip to the Herald for celebrating an anonymous donation. Really refreshing.
Hat tip to the Herald for celebrating an anonymous donation. Really refreshing.
December 26, 2025 at 4:01 PM
In an age when billionaires are routinely celebrated for charitable contributions at a mere fraction of their earnings, requiring absolutely no sacrifice whatsoever…
Hat tip to the Herald for celebrating an anonymous donation. Really refreshing.
Hat tip to the Herald for celebrating an anonymous donation. Really refreshing.
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Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays, from our neighborhood to yours 🎄
December 25, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays, from our neighborhood to yours 🎄
(Citations include a Boston study in today’s NYT)
Trump Says ‘Housing First’ Failed the Homeless. Here’s What the Evidence Says. www.nytimes.com/2025/12/25/u...
Trump Says ‘Housing First’ Failed the Homeless. Here’s What the Evidence Says. www.nytimes.com/2025/12/25/u...
Trump Says ‘Housing First’ Failed the Homeless. Here’s What the Evidence Says.
www.nytimes.com
December 25, 2025 at 1:47 PM
(Citations include a Boston study in today’s NYT)
Trump Says ‘Housing First’ Failed the Homeless. Here’s What the Evidence Says. www.nytimes.com/2025/12/25/u...
Trump Says ‘Housing First’ Failed the Homeless. Here’s What the Evidence Says. www.nytimes.com/2025/12/25/u...
Lots of thoughts on civility, among them with this week’s headlines:
Consider acknowledging the achievements of colleagues. Winning is not a zero-sum game.
Consider acknowledging the achievements of colleagues. Winning is not a zero-sum game.
December 25, 2025 at 1:15 PM
Lots of thoughts on civility, among them with this week’s headlines:
Consider acknowledging the achievements of colleagues. Winning is not a zero-sum game.
Consider acknowledging the achievements of colleagues. Winning is not a zero-sum game.
Great reporting here by the Globe.
The Trump administration says SNAP is rife with fraud. Why their evidence doesn’t hold up. www.bostonglobe.com/2025/12/24/m...
The Trump administration says SNAP is rife with fraud. Why their evidence doesn’t hold up. www.bostonglobe.com/2025/12/24/m...
The Trump administration says SNAP is rife with fraud. Why their evidence doesn’t hold up. - The Boston Globe
A recent $7 million SNAP fraud case was an "anomaly," not an example of errors the Trump administration has highlighted.
www.bostonglobe.com
December 25, 2025 at 12:29 PM
Great reporting here by the Globe.
The Trump administration says SNAP is rife with fraud. Why their evidence doesn’t hold up. www.bostonglobe.com/2025/12/24/m...
The Trump administration says SNAP is rife with fraud. Why their evidence doesn’t hold up. www.bostonglobe.com/2025/12/24/m...
Great to see jazz great Keter Betts mentioned, as his successor as host at the Kennedy Center, Chuck Redd, cancelled this week’s concert in protest. www.bostonglobe.com/2025/12/24/a...
Keter (drums) and my dad (at right) were bandmates in high school in the early 1940s. Port Chester, NY.
Keter (drums) and my dad (at right) were bandmates in high school in the early 1940s. Port Chester, NY.
December 25, 2025 at 12:24 PM
Great to see jazz great Keter Betts mentioned, as his successor as host at the Kennedy Center, Chuck Redd, cancelled this week’s concert in protest. www.bostonglobe.com/2025/12/24/a...
Keter (drums) and my dad (at right) were bandmates in high school in the early 1940s. Port Chester, NY.
Keter (drums) and my dad (at right) were bandmates in high school in the early 1940s. Port Chester, NY.
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A lovely, festive time celebrating with the Goldenaires at Freedom House!
Thank you to the Goldenaires for all that you do, and thank you to all of our seniors building community every day of the year.
Thank you to the Goldenaires for all that you do, and thank you to all of our seniors building community every day of the year.
December 24, 2025 at 4:57 PM
A lovely, festive time celebrating with the Goldenaires at Freedom House!
Thank you to the Goldenaires for all that you do, and thank you to all of our seniors building community every day of the year.
Thank you to the Goldenaires for all that you do, and thank you to all of our seniors building community every day of the year.
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NEW: Healey explores options to cover Mass. residents losing health insurance
commonwealthbeacon.org/health-care/...
commonwealthbeacon.org/health-care/...
Healey explores options to cover Mass. residents losing health insurance - CommonWealth Beacon
Healey said Tuesday that the loss of subsidies will translate into "upwards of 350,000" Mass. residents losing their health insurance.
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December 24, 2025 at 6:06 PM
NEW: Healey explores options to cover Mass. residents losing health insurance
commonwealthbeacon.org/health-care/...
commonwealthbeacon.org/health-care/...
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This is a story of tremendous importance. Unlike the lead-up to the Great Recession, the NYT and WSJ have been relentless in sounding the alarm over what could be a financial crash. But no one is listening. www.nytimes.com/2025/12/24/b...
Investors Warn of ‘Rot in Private Equity’ as Funds Strike Circular Deals
www.nytimes.com
December 24, 2025 at 6:38 PM
This is a story of tremendous importance. Unlike the lead-up to the Great Recession, the NYT and WSJ have been relentless in sounding the alarm over what could be a financial crash. But no one is listening. www.nytimes.com/2025/12/24/b...
ICYMI: The Supreme Court has nixed National Guard deployments, for now. www.bostonglobe.com/2025/12/23/n...
Supreme Court keeps Trump’s National Guard deployment blocked in the Chicago area, for now - The Boston Globe
The justices declined the Republican administration’s emergency request to overturn a ruling by a judge that had blocked the deployment of troops.
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December 24, 2025 at 3:19 PM
ICYMI: The Supreme Court has nixed National Guard deployments, for now. www.bostonglobe.com/2025/12/23/n...
BPDA is circulating an Article 80 Modernization | 2025 Year In Review this morning, a terrific read.
Not mentioned but notable: BPDA implemented a conflict of interest policy for members of Impact Advisory Groups (IAGs).
mailchi.mp/boston/a80mo...
Not mentioned but notable: BPDA implemented a conflict of interest policy for members of Impact Advisory Groups (IAGs).
mailchi.mp/boston/a80mo...
Article 80 Modernization | 2025 YEAR IN REVIEW
mailchi.mp
December 24, 2025 at 2:50 PM
BPDA is circulating an Article 80 Modernization | 2025 Year In Review this morning, a terrific read.
Not mentioned but notable: BPDA implemented a conflict of interest policy for members of Impact Advisory Groups (IAGs).
mailchi.mp/boston/a80mo...
Not mentioned but notable: BPDA implemented a conflict of interest policy for members of Impact Advisory Groups (IAGs).
mailchi.mp/boston/a80mo...
Just a gentle reminder as Councilor Flynn pounds the table demanding “zero tolerance” policing of shoplifters, while the City and DA have done admirable work trying to thread the needle:
As I understand, criminal justice pros view “zero tolerance” policing unfavorably for good reason.
My own view:
As I understand, criminal justice pros view “zero tolerance” policing unfavorably for good reason.
My own view:
Never saw "Les Mis," but the book Les Misérables focused on a relentless pursuit of a man who stole a loaf of bread.
As we cut SNAP benefits while calling for harsher penalties on shoplifters, it's tough not to see parallels.
We're living under some very dark clouds IMO. 💔
As we cut SNAP benefits while calling for harsher penalties on shoplifters, it's tough not to see parallels.
We're living under some very dark clouds IMO. 💔
December 24, 2025 at 10:21 AM
Just a gentle reminder as Councilor Flynn pounds the table demanding “zero tolerance” policing of shoplifters, while the City and DA have done admirable work trying to thread the needle:
As I understand, criminal justice pros view “zero tolerance” policing unfavorably for good reason.
My own view:
As I understand, criminal justice pros view “zero tolerance” policing unfavorably for good reason.
My own view:
@rygraham.bsky.social: MAGA’s racism and antisemitism problem isn’t Nick Fuentes — it’s MAGA… www.bostonglobe.com/2025/12/23/o...
MAGA’s racism and antisemitism problem isn’t Nick Fuentes — it’s MAGA - The Boston Globe
Of course, not being racist at all isn’t part of the debate.
www.bostonglobe.com
December 24, 2025 at 1:29 AM
@rygraham.bsky.social: MAGA’s racism and antisemitism problem isn’t Nick Fuentes — it’s MAGA… www.bostonglobe.com/2025/12/23/o...
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Thank you for covering my race!
I think it's time for new leadership in the state house ready to tackle the big challenges facing our state -- housing affordability, fixing our broken transportation system, and the challenges of building a life here.
I think it's time for new leadership in the state house ready to tackle the big challenges facing our state -- housing affordability, fixing our broken transportation system, and the challenges of building a life here.
December 23, 2025 at 11:42 PM
Thank you for covering my race!
I think it's time for new leadership in the state house ready to tackle the big challenges facing our state -- housing affordability, fixing our broken transportation system, and the challenges of building a life here.
I think it's time for new leadership in the state house ready to tackle the big challenges facing our state -- housing affordability, fixing our broken transportation system, and the challenges of building a life here.
Shoplifting arrests are up because enforcement increased. The Retailers Association, Downtown Biz Alliance and even the Herald EB (today) have praised BPD and the Wu admin.
But Clr. @edflynnforboston.bsky.social, playing Trump's "City in chaos" drumbeat, persists in promulgating a false narrative.
But Clr. @edflynnforboston.bsky.social, playing Trump's "City in chaos" drumbeat, persists in promulgating a false narrative.
December 24, 2025 at 12:06 AM
Shoplifting arrests are up because enforcement increased. The Retailers Association, Downtown Biz Alliance and even the Herald EB (today) have praised BPD and the Wu admin.
But Clr. @edflynnforboston.bsky.social, playing Trump's "City in chaos" drumbeat, persists in promulgating a false narrative.
But Clr. @edflynnforboston.bsky.social, playing Trump's "City in chaos" drumbeat, persists in promulgating a false narrative.
"In May, the MBTA and Suffolk agreed to alter the contract, adding 'the entirety of the Foxboro project to the Symphony Project’s scope of work,' according to the letter." WTF
Not mentioned by the Globe? Recent insider shenanigans at MassDOT re. I-90 rest stops.
www.bostonglobe.com/2025/12/23/m...
Not mentioned by the Globe? Recent insider shenanigans at MassDOT re. I-90 rest stops.
www.bostonglobe.com/2025/12/23/m...
MBTA violated state bidding laws to complete Foxboro station improvements in time for World Cup, state AG says - The Boston Globe
Gillette Stadium will host seven World Cup games next summer, starting June 13.
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December 23, 2025 at 5:43 PM
"In May, the MBTA and Suffolk agreed to alter the contract, adding 'the entirety of the Foxboro project to the Symphony Project’s scope of work,' according to the letter." WTF
Not mentioned by the Globe? Recent insider shenanigans at MassDOT re. I-90 rest stops.
www.bostonglobe.com/2025/12/23/m...
Not mentioned by the Globe? Recent insider shenanigans at MassDOT re. I-90 rest stops.
www.bostonglobe.com/2025/12/23/m...
City is not in violation of Fair Housing Laws, activists say… flipsidenews.net/city-is-not-... @yawumiller.bsky.social
City is not in violation of Fair Housing Laws, activists say
Civil rights activists took aim at HUD's announcement of a Fair Housing investigation into the City of Boston.
flipsidenews.net
December 23, 2025 at 4:18 PM
City is not in violation of Fair Housing Laws, activists say… flipsidenews.net/city-is-not-... @yawumiller.bsky.social
MAGA radio gets an earful about disparities people face based on race when pursuing an apartment or mortgage.
Glad Mayor Wu is finding allies, including Armani White of Reclaim Roxbury, willing to speak up.
Glad Mayor Wu is finding allies, including Armani White of Reclaim Roxbury, willing to speak up.
December 23, 2025 at 2:57 PM
MAGA radio gets an earful about disparities people face based on race when pursuing an apartment or mortgage.
Glad Mayor Wu is finding allies, including Armani White of Reclaim Roxbury, willing to speak up.
Glad Mayor Wu is finding allies, including Armani White of Reclaim Roxbury, willing to speak up.
Below, the anti-Wu response elicited by Councilor @edflynnforboston.bsky.social as he falsely claims that there’s been a significant uptick in shoplifting, fully aware that there has been a widely-acknowledged increase in enforcement.
102 “likes” on Facebook.
102 “likes” on Facebook.
December 23, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Below, the anti-Wu response elicited by Councilor @edflynnforboston.bsky.social as he falsely claims that there’s been a significant uptick in shoplifting, fully aware that there has been a widely-acknowledged increase in enforcement.
102 “likes” on Facebook.
102 “likes” on Facebook.
While Councilor @edflynnforboston.bsky.social is actively convincing constituents that there’s been a massive uptick in shoplifting — and a large number of his constituents are buying that bogus claim on Facebook — even the anti-Wu Herald can recognize the actual news.
December 23, 2025 at 1:01 PM
While Councilor @edflynnforboston.bsky.social is actively convincing constituents that there’s been a massive uptick in shoplifting — and a large number of his constituents are buying that bogus claim on Facebook — even the anti-Wu Herald can recognize the actual news.
If BPD stepped up traffic enforcement and issued twice as many speeding tickets, would Councilor @edflynnforboston.bsky.social tell his constituents there was a massive increase in reckless driving?
Politicization of data deserves to be called out. Corrections welcome.
Politicization of data deserves to be called out. Corrections welcome.
Shoplifting arrests are up dramatically as a result of increased enforcement by BPD.
But Councilor @edflynnforboston.bsky.social is claiming that the increase represents “significantly increased shoplifting.” His FB audience is buying it.
See today’s quotes from the Retailers Association et al.
But Councilor @edflynnforboston.bsky.social is claiming that the increase represents “significantly increased shoplifting.” His FB audience is buying it.
See today’s quotes from the Retailers Association et al.
December 23, 2025 at 9:58 AM
If BPD stepped up traffic enforcement and issued twice as many speeding tickets, would Councilor @edflynnforboston.bsky.social tell his constituents there was a massive increase in reckless driving?
Politicization of data deserves to be called out. Corrections welcome.
Politicization of data deserves to be called out. Corrections welcome.
Shoplifting arrests are up dramatically as a result of increased enforcement by BPD.
But Councilor @edflynnforboston.bsky.social is claiming that the increase represents “significantly increased shoplifting.” His FB audience is buying it.
See today’s quotes from the Retailers Association et al.
But Councilor @edflynnforboston.bsky.social is claiming that the increase represents “significantly increased shoplifting.” His FB audience is buying it.
See today’s quotes from the Retailers Association et al.
December 23, 2025 at 9:39 AM
Shoplifting arrests are up dramatically as a result of increased enforcement by BPD.
But Councilor @edflynnforboston.bsky.social is claiming that the increase represents “significantly increased shoplifting.” His FB audience is buying it.
See today’s quotes from the Retailers Association et al.
But Councilor @edflynnforboston.bsky.social is claiming that the increase represents “significantly increased shoplifting.” His FB audience is buying it.
See today’s quotes from the Retailers Association et al.
@massago.bsky.social Campbell joins lawsuit challenging Trump administration’s efforts to defund consumer protection bureau… www.bostonglobe.com/2025/12/22/m...
AG Campbell joins lawsuit challenging Trump administration’s efforts to defund consumer protection bureau - The Boston Globe
The lawsuit, filed in federal court in Oregon, argues that the bureau is legally bound to collect and process consumer complaints and share its data with the states.
www.bostonglobe.com
December 23, 2025 at 4:12 AM
@massago.bsky.social Campbell joins lawsuit challenging Trump administration’s efforts to defund consumer protection bureau… www.bostonglobe.com/2025/12/22/m...
Link to MCCA audit, a good read! www.mass.gov/audit/audit-...
Crazy ”post-audit activity:” MCCA hired an outside law firm to examine the sketchy bid process for the development of parcels on D Street and E Street. MCCA has declined to provide OSA with the external report! Cc @jonchesto (on x)
Crazy ”post-audit activity:” MCCA hired an outside law firm to examine the sketchy bid process for the development of parcels on D Street and E Street. MCCA has declined to provide OSA with the external report! Cc @jonchesto (on x)
Remember the dragon sculpture next to #LawnOnD at the Convention Center?
Remember how it disappeared overnight without a trace in 2022?
Reading the MCCA audit and learning about the shenanigans in artist selection. Apparently a two week bidding process was rigged.
Remember how it disappeared overnight without a trace in 2022?
Reading the MCCA audit and learning about the shenanigans in artist selection. Apparently a two week bidding process was rigged.
December 23, 2025 at 1:25 AM
Link to MCCA audit, a good read! www.mass.gov/audit/audit-...
Crazy ”post-audit activity:” MCCA hired an outside law firm to examine the sketchy bid process for the development of parcels on D Street and E Street. MCCA has declined to provide OSA with the external report! Cc @jonchesto (on x)
Crazy ”post-audit activity:” MCCA hired an outside law firm to examine the sketchy bid process for the development of parcels on D Street and E Street. MCCA has declined to provide OSA with the external report! Cc @jonchesto (on x)