AltWeeklies Wire
A Look At the Six Still In The Mix in Race for Ted Kennedy's Seatnew
The field may not be finalized, but enough is known to allow us to take a preliminary look at who they are, how the Kennedy legacy might work to their advantage, and how each might or might not end up as the next U.S. senator from Massachusetts.
Boston Phoenix |
David Bernstein |
09-17-2009 |
Politics
Kennedy's Giant Shadownew
Though he won't be on the ballot, Ted Kennedy's influence will be keenly felt in the special election to replace him.
Boston Phoenix |
David Bernstein |
09-03-2009 |
Politics
The Race to be Boston's Number Twonew
City councilors Sam Yoon and Michael Flaherty are battling to bring change to Boston. Can Mayor Menino be moved?
Boston Phoenix |
David Bernstein |
08-12-2009 |
Politics
$arah, Inc.: Palin Enters the Burgeoning Right-Wing Marketplacenew
Thanks to the election of Barack Obama and a heavily Democratic Congress, the conservative industry is, despite the recession, experiencing boom times. Palin is poised to be the hottest brand to ever hit that market.
Boston Phoenix |
David Bernstein |
07-15-2009 |
Politics
Faith-based Agriculturenew
At least one cabinet member has been all-systems-go on anything new out of the science lab: Ann Veneman, who announced on Monday that she’s resigning her post as secretary of the US Department of Agriculture (USDA). Her enthusiasm for the latest research, which borders on religious fervor, has well served her pocketbook and prestige.
Boston Phoenix |
David Bernstein |
11-22-2004 |
Politics
Can Two Schmoes Make a Difference?new
ActBlue pumps young Democrats’ energy and money into the political process.
Boston Phoenix |
David Bernstein |
09-24-2004 |
Politics
RNC Report: Let the White Men Protect Younew
In case you didn’t notice, protecting the country is a job for white men. Feeding and serving people is – dare I say it – for the womenfolk and colored help.
Boston Phoenix |
David Bernstein |
09-01-2004 |
Politics
RNC Report: Donkey Watchnew
The Dems put the ZZZZ… in zinger
Boston Phoenix |
David Bernstein |
08-30-2004 |
Politics
RNC Report: Caught in the Meshnew
Our correspondent narrowly escapes arrest at the corner of 45th and Broadway.
Boston Phoenix |
David Bernstein |
08-30-2004 |
Politics
