Martin G. Evans, Author at Cambridge | Somerville Independent

From a managerial perspective, compliments to J.D. Vance

by Martin G. Evans September 27, 2026

I rarely have anything good to say about this administration. But the vice president reached down the military hierarchy to get unfiltered views from generals and admirals in the field.

OPINION

Hit the federal government where it hurts: Let’s withhold taxes

by Martin G. Evans August 30, 2026

Not transmitting income tax monies to the federal government is a federal offense. I would support taking that risk.

OPINION

Electronic funds transfer thwarts criminals and enables despots

by Martin G. Evans August 23, 2026

I avoided giving the government bank account information out of a vague fear, but that worry has sharpened with the Trump administration.

OPINION

On this journey, as far and fast as we’ve come in tech, we’re still at home with bureaucracy

by Martin G. Evans August 9, 2026

Here’s how human lives can make a four-month ordeal out of a process that’s seemingly been transformed by the wonders of modern technology.

OPINION

The bank told me my pension paycheck was ‘held up by the feds.’

by Martin G. Evans July 12, 2026

After more than 20 years, I had to go looking for a paycheck. I talked with a bank supervisor. The results sequentially astonished, alarmed and outraged me.

OPINION

Where are consuls as immigrants get seized for deportation? Not where they should be.

by Martin G. Evans May 3, 2026

Why so little consular activity reported for thousands of people detained by ICE? It may be that the locations of consulates do not map the needs of the moment.