Columnist Maureen Dowd in today’s NYTimes reviews the origins of Justice Thomas and reminds us that bad decisions do have consequences. She also points out the conservative activism seen recently at the Supreme Court may be a lot more damaging to regular folks than the liberal activism of the past that…
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In today’s USAWeekend distributed with local Sunday newspapers including the Lowell SUN, film critic Claudia Puig and her colleagues rate movies as “the best of the season.” Puig has an interesting take on her pick for “surprise hit” of the season. In choosing “The Fighter” she writes: The Fighter (12/10)…
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Gay marriage may be legal in New Hampshire but the state’s largest newspaper – the Union Leader – will not publish gay marriage announcements. According to an Associated Press story by Kathy McCormack published in tomorrow’s Nashua Telegram: “The New Hampshire Union Leader of Manchester said it has a constitutional right to choose…
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I can’t link to the full text of this week’s article by Lauren Collins (“All Together Now!”) in the New Yorker about efforts to reshape the civic culture in the United Kingdom because it is restricted to subscribers. Following is a link to the summary version that is available online. Those interested in more can…
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In the wake of the controversial firing of senior analyst Juan Williams, are you looking for some information about NPR – its origins and funding? Calls and threats are being made from some quarters to have the Congress “de-fund” public radio and televison. NPR – National Public Radio – was created…
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The latest Newsweek poll shows the President’s approval rating has jumped up and that the Democrats while late to the starting line are showing some momentum. Read the results here. And Newsweek columnist Jonathan Alter rings the alarm about a possible GOP takeover of Congress and the state houses. Read…
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The Tewksbury Patch has a very interesting story in its business beat section today – “A Novel Cafe: A Novel Idea” – Look for a new store to be opening in the next few weeks at 464 Main St. in Tewksbury. A Novel Café, the brainchild of Marc and Leisa…
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The Boston Herald is reporting that longtime Suffolk University President David Sargent unexpectedly and abruptly retired today. Nearly eighty, Sargent was expected to retire when his contract expired in 2013. That has led to much speculation about his successor. In fact, a search team of Suffolk University trustees is in place…
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Boston.com is reporting that a Massachusetts-based limited liability corporation called “2100 Trust” has made an offer to purchase the Boston Globe from its present owner, the New York Times Company.
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A reader sent the following to me via email: Not sure if this is something you’d post on your blog but I thought it was honorable and gutsy for a City Councilor to speak up and speak out about teen bullying and suicide. It’s a topic I don’t think is…
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