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May 24, 2012
Massachusetts' fallen troops are honored on the Boston Common
May 24, 2012
Massachusetts' fallen troops are honored on the Boston Common
Greater Boston
This Memorial Day weekend, make plans to visit the Boston Common where thousands of flags have been planted to honor Massachusetts’ fallen soldiers. Emily talks with Christie Coombs of the Massachusetts Military Heroes Fund who lost her husband Jeffrey on 9/11.
May 24, 2012
David House on his efforts to help Pvt. Bradley Manning
May 24, 2012
David House on his efforts to help Pvt. Bradley Manning
Greater Boston
Open-government advocate David House founded the Bradley Manning Support Network to assist U.S. Army Private Bradley Manning who is charged with sharing classified military documents with WikiLeaks. House joins Emily to talk about his efforts to help Manning and his own battles with the U.S. government.
May 24, 2012
Richard Tisei on his run for Congress
May 24, 2012
Richard Tisei on his run for Congress
Greater Boston
Could Massachusetts elect another Republican to Congress? All eyes are on veteran state lawmaker Richard Tisei who is running against longtime Democratic Congressman John Tierney. Richard Tisei talks with Emily about his campaign.
May 23, 2012
Despite parishioners' protests, the Vatican says church closures are valid
May 23, 2012
Despite parishioners' protests, the Vatican says church closures are valid
Greater Boston
The Vatican dealt another setback to local groups hoping to stave off the shuttering of six area churches. The groups have been fighting the Boston Archdiocese's decision to close the churches for almost eight years. Despite the upsetting news, the parish groups plan to appeal the decision to the Vatican’s highest court. Emily talks with former Ambassador to the Vatican Ray Flynn and parishioner Jon Rogers about the years-long struggle.
May 23, 2012
Massachusetts Teacher of the Year Kathleen Turner
May 23, 2012
Massachusetts Teacher of the Year Kathleen Turner
Greater Boston
Sharon High School French teacher Kathleen M. Turner received the state’s highest honor for educators when she was named Massachusetts Teacher of the Year earlier this month. Emily talks with Turner about the recognition and her approach to teaching young minds.
May 23, 2012
The Griffin Museum of Photography celebrates its 20th anniversary
May 23, 2012
The Griffin Museum of Photography celebrates its 20th anniversary
Greater Boston
The Griffin Museum of Photography opened in 1992 in Winchester with the mission of promoting appreciation for the art of photography. Jared Bowen goes inside the museum as it celebrates its 20th anniversary and sees how the institute plans to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Fenway Park.
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Nat commented on Greater Boston on 10.29.10
Wish you had a third choice after viewing this 2/3 debate? Interested in a comprehensive, freewheeling, informative debate featuring all THREE candidates for state auditor? Try the Rappaport Center/State House News Service debate at Suffolk University Law School Tue Oct 12th. Link to video here http//www.rappaportcenter.org/programs/past.cfm
Nat Fortune, GreenRainbow Party candidate for State Auditor http//www.natfortune.org
State Auditor Joe DeNucci is retiring, which means for the first time in 24 years, the position is wide open. Republican Mary Connaughton and Democrat Suzanne Bump who are neck-in-neck with only four days left in the campaign, square off in their final debate before Election Day.
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