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Who Will Replace Ted Kennedy in the Senate?new
The death of Senator Edward M. Kennedy early Wednesday morning hastens the issue of succession to the seat he has held since he was elected in 1962, a topic that has gripped the state's political class since Kennedy's brain tumor was discovered more than a year ago.
Boston Phoenix |
David S. Bernstein |
08-27-2009 |
Politics
The GOP and the Greenest Generationnew
Eco-friendly youth are now the nation's most powerful (and feared) voting bloc. So why isn't the GOP listening?
Boston Phoenix |
David S. Bernstein |
05-07-2009 |
Commentary
The Right Tries to Divide the Nationnew
The last thing the Obama administration needs is a civil war, but large online communities of liberal-hating conservatives and legislators across the country have resurrected campaigns for state sovereignty and even secession.
Boston Phoenix |
David S. Bernstein |
03-19-2009 |
Politics
20 Reasons the Earth Will Be Glad To See Bush Gonew
As our 43rd president scrambles to screw further with Mother Nature, we consider the ways our planet will be better off under Obama.
Boston Phoenix |
David S. Bernstein |
12-18-2008 |
Environment
Mayor Menino's Mosquenew
A few weeks ago the Islamic Society of Boston Cultural Center finally opened its doors for prayer -- five years late, millions over budget, and still far from complete. The bizarre story behind the construction of the city's most controversial building.
Boston Phoenix |
David S. Bernstein |
11-19-2008 |
Politics
Impotent on the Issues, the GOP Turns to Scare Tactics. Be Afraid!new
As moderate Republicans flee the GOP Village of the Damned, they are leaving the zombies in ever-greater control of the party -- and freer than ever to practice their scariest bogeyman tactics.
Boston Phoenix |
David S. Bernstein |
10-29-2008 |
Commentary
America's 25 Scariest Conservativesnew
The fire-breathing reactionaries already wield extraordinary influence on the right -- imagine what will happen once the relatively sane folks now running the White House and the Republican National Committee pack up and go home?
Boston Phoenix |
David S. Bernstein |
10-29-2008 |
Commentary
Was Sarah Palin Sent By God?new
To hear some supporters tell it, a road-map drawn by God led the GOP veep nominee from Alaska to New Hampshire -- by way of Ohio. Has the GOP veep nominee transformed from jester to Queen Esther?
Boston Phoenix |
David S. Bernstein |
10-23-2008 |
Politics
New Hampshire is Up for Grabs in Novembernew
There is no big secret to the gush of interest in the Granite State, which has affixed itself to the short list of presidential battlegrounds.
Boston Phoenix |
David S. Bernstein |
09-18-2008 |
Commentary
Boston Musician Freed After Three Months in Security Detentionnew
Percussionist Vicente Lebron intends to seek US citizenship -- now that he has discovered that the government is able and willing to ruin his life, at the drop of a hat, and for no discernible reason.
Boston Phoenix |
David S. Bernstein |
09-11-2008 |
Civil Liberties
The Enthusiasm Gap at the Conventionsnew
This election, with Obama having stoked pennant fever in Denver, it is the Dems who have cornered the excitement market.
Boston Phoenix |
David S. Bernstein |
09-04-2008 |
Commentary
Opening-Night Jitters at the DNCnew
The Democratic National Convention started off with a strange vibe that might be summed up in one word: restraint. Much is being pent-up here; emotions are being held in check.
Boston Phoenix |
David S. Bernstein |
08-28-2008 |
Commentary
Hillary's Girls Define Angry Massachusetts Female Syndromenew
Clinton die-hards have created a new-girls' network bent on remedying decades of sexism by putting women in elected state offices.
Boston Phoenix |
David S. Bernstein |
08-21-2008 |
Politics
Does Boston Hate Its Copsnew
A secret survey shows just how low the Boston Police Department’s reputation had sunk two years ago. Is the mayor listening? And has anything improved?
Boston Phoenix |
David S. Bernstein |
07-17-2008 |
Crime & Justice
Tags: crime & justice
One of Our Drummers Is Missingnew
Musician Vicente Lebron, born in the Dominican Republic, but has lived in the US for 38 years. During that time, he's traveled freely with his band, the Either/Orchestra. He has a Green Card. But now he's detained and held incommunicado by Homeland Security.
Boston Phoenix |
David S. Bernstein |
06-26-2008 |
Civil Liberties
Tags: civil liberties
