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Sexism knows no political bounds
The conventional answer is that liberals hate her conservative, pro-life politics; have contempt for certain elements of her family history; and either don't like her Wal-Mart lifestyle, or believe she's faking it. But even that doesn't totally explain the meanness directed Palin's way. (Page K9, 645 words)By: Joan Vennochi|Date: Nov 22, 2009
Taking a hit on health care? Why, that’s women’s work
Whether it is losing abortion coverage in the health care reform package or putting coverage for routine mammograms at risk, it seems like women must always work to not get thrown under the political bus. (Page A17, 693 words)By: Joan Vennochi|Date: Nov 19, 2009
Patrick Kennedy vs. the church
The fight between Patrick Kennedy and the Providence bishop signals the start of another new day. The bishop has had no qualms about pointing out that Kennedy's views do not mirror church teachings. (Page A9, 688 words)By: Joan Vennochi|Date: Nov 14, 2009
The ways of Washington
Voting for a health care package that contains an antiabortion provision raises questions of principle for Senate candidates. (Page A15, 667 words)By: Joan Vennochi|Date: Nov 12, 2009
The game plan according to Pagliuca
Arguing that more than 600,000 out of 3.2 million Massachusetts workers can trace their jobs back to venture capital, he calls it "incontrovertible" that such investment increases jobs. (Page K9, 697 words)By: Joan Vennochi|Date: Nov 8, 2009
In Legislature, the flocks tend their leaders
State legislative leaders come and go, but a tendency by rank-and-file lawmakers to follow them like sheep remains. (Page A17, 690 words)By: Joan Vennochi|Date: Nov 5, 2009
Martha Coakley and the AG jinx
In Massachusetts, the state's attorney general position can be a curse. The style and mind-set that make AGs effective can work uniquely against them if they vie for higher office. (Page K9, 704 words)By: Joan Vennochi|Date: Nov 1, 2009
On Afghan war, pick a side
US Senator John Kerry is prone to nuance, but when it comes time to determine how -- and whether -- to pursue war in Afghanistan, the answers come down to "yes" or "no". (Page A15, 711 words)By: Joan Vennochi|Date: Oct 29, 2009
Hold the fireworks, and the passion, too
None of the four Democrats vying to replace Ted Kennedy in the US Senate came across as the one true heir or heiress to the seat that Kennedy held for 47 years. (Page A11, 282 words)By: Joan Vennochi|Date: Oct 27, 2009
The tax brigade builds...
About 2,500 community activists are part of the ONE Massachusetts network. Their message -- raise taxes, don't cut state programs -- could be enough to launch the next Barbara Anderson on a new, antitax crusade. (Page K9, 691 words)By: Joan Vennochi|Date: Oct 25, 2009
Clinging to an unraveling safety net
The Bay State's most vulnerable citizens -- those with physical disabilities, intellectual challenges, and autism -- are sitting vigil right outside the governor's office. They seek an end to cuts to their services, but, in an economic crisis, will anybody hear them? (Page A15, 716 words)By: Joan Vennochi|Date: Oct 22, 2009
Give both an ‘F’ for performance
The final mayoral debate between Mayor Thomas M. Menino and Councilor at Large Michael F. Flaherty Jr. never actually reached debate status. (Page A13, 294 words)By: Joan Vennochi|Date: Oct 20, 2009
No law school for UMass
Over the years, the UMass system suffered from neglect and underfunding. Today's tough economic environment puts added strain on it. How can university officials justify investment in a new law school, given the current state of crumbling infrastructure? (Page K9, 693 words)By: Joan Vennochi|Date: Oct 18, 2009
Galluccio’s enablers on the Hill
Until elected officials stop thinking of themselves as something other than ordinary citizens, bound by the same laws and consequences as everyone else, Beacon Hill's shield of arrogance remains unscathed. (Page A19, 697 words)By: Joan Vennochi|Date: Oct 15, 2009
Keeping a poker face on gambling
A vote on gambling legislation is unlikely to take place until 2010. That's hard to believe, given the political fire power behind the pro-gambling brigade. (Page K9, 687 words)By: Joan Vennochi|Date: Oct 11, 2009
Computer-gate is about the mayor, not his aide
The arrogance of power that clings to incumbents seeps down. It makes people like Michael Kineavy, the top political aide to Mayor Thomas M. Menino, decide the rules don't apply to them. (Page A21, 687 words)By: Joan Vennochi|Date: Oct 8, 2009
Howie Carr’s mysterious liberal foil
The blogosphere opened up the public conversation to new, thoughtful voices, but it should not provide a shield to hide biases and private agendas. (Page K9, 708 words)By: Joan Vennochi|Date: Oct 4, 2009
Looking beyond the code words and stilettos for the best candidate
How can Martha Coakley be too "cautious" if she is also too "ambitious," as suggested by Stephen E. Smith, one of Ted Kennedy's nephews? (Page A19, 684 words)By: Joan Vennochi|Date: Oct 1, 2009
The man who can ease Patrick’s pain
A thank-you memo to Tim Cahill -- from the governor. (Page K9, 672 words)By: Joan Vennochi|Date: Sep 27, 2009
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Kirk pick a test of Camelot's clout, Patrick's loyalties This was a test of Camelot's clout and Governor Deval Patrick's loyalties. Kennedy's widow, Victoria Reggie Kennedy, lobbied for Paul G. Kirk, Jr. as Ted Kennedy's interim successor. So did Kennedy's sons, Patrick and Edward M. Kennedy Jr.By: Joan Vennochi|Date: Sep 24, 2009
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