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As 2 LGBT Groups Joined The St. Patrick's Day Parade, Southie Was Again Everyone's Hometown
For the better part of a generation, the exclusion of gay and lesbian groups from South Boston’s St. Patrick’s Day parade was an annual trope, generating… -
The 'N' Word, The 1st Amendment, And The University of Oklahoma: No Contest
Was University of Oklahoma President David Boren legally justified in expelling two students for leading a highly offensive, racist chant on a private… -
Everything You Need To Know About The Tsarnaev Trial -- So Far
It’s all about the surveillance, stupid. And, oh, man does the prosecution have it.This week jurors saw a seven minute video combining dozens of Boylston… -
St. Patrick Has A Special Blessing Ready For The Boston 2024 Olympic Committee
As someone who has written jokes and gags for various politicians and elected officials for the St Patrick’s Day roast over the years, I’m happy to tell… -
Former Globe Suitor Aaron Kushner Steps Down At The Orange County Register
Late Tuesday afternoon I was at the Los Angeles Times, interviewing people about the state of the Orange County Register, when suddenly the word came… -
Cancelling Late-Night MBTA Service Should Be Unthinkable
The MBTA’s late-night service is on the chopping block. The service may not be renewed past its June 19th end date.From a purely practical standpoint it… -
Why Can't EMILY's List Get Millennial Women To Vote? Plus: Ayanna Pressley Walks On Water
Soon-to-be Presidential candidate Hillary Clinton was the headline attraction for Tuesday evening's gala celebrating the 30th anniversary of EMILY's List,… -
The Answer To Homelessness? Reliable Employment
This week, the city of Boston conducted its annual Homeless Census, during which teams of volunteers spanned the city and counted the number of people… -
Time For Beacon Hill To Grow Up And Establish An Independent Budget Office
The Massachusetts budget gap of ’15 was a big bad surprise. After years of celebrating economic victories like employment rates and credit ratings that… -
David Carr, RIP: Watch Emily Rooney's Interview, Read Dan Kennedy's Appreciation
This morning I woke up to the awful news that New York Times media columnist David Carr has died at the age of 58.Carr’s Monday column, “The Media…
