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• Once coveted, Globe failed to measure up to Times's demands - The Boston Globe

  Sun Apr 12, 2009
  • Are newspapers important to you? Why? Do newspaper reporters, trained journalists, make a difference in politics, in the world, in your community?

• Caught in the grips of linguistic paranoia

  Mon Aug 11, 2008
  • As a country that was populated by and built on the shoulders of people who came from all over the world to share in the ideals of our founders, we are ill-advised to continue policies of isolationism and head-in-the-sand education.

• Bill Clinton refuses to say Barack Obama is 'ready' for White House

  Tue Aug 5, 2008
  • As you may remember, Bill Clinton was referred to as "Slick Willy" by at least one cadre of his conservative detractors when he ran for president in 1992.

• In Memoriam: NBC Newsman Tim Russert

  Fri Jun 13, 2008
  • I offer my condolences to his family.

• Confidence, Calm Were Key to Obama's Success

  Wed Jun 4, 2008
  • Four years ago, during the Democratic National Convention, I watched Barack Obama's address to that huge group and stated that he would be our nation's first black president. He has consistently demonstrated good character, steadfast loyalty to his country and sound judgment.

• Obama quits church after long controversy

  Sat May 31, 2008
  • Indeed. The kind of media that does this is the same media that employs photographers to snap "celebrities" in unflattering postures and runs stories about same celebrities at the top of "news" broadcasts. We get what we pay for.

• Obama quits church after long controversy

  Sat May 31, 2008
  • I am deeply saddened that the American media across the board have focussed on Mr. Obama's faith to the point of his having to leave his church. The misunderstandings abound about the way a United Church of Christ functions.

• Fears grow that Obama can't win

  Sun Jun 1, 2008
  • Hear, hear! The Republican party, in internal memos, has outlined how nervous they are about running McCain against Obama.