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LEANING LEFT: THE GREAT GUN DEBATE

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Also, we all know how Mitch McConnell is going to vote. I mean, he voted against VAWA. Who votes against VAWA? That’s like giving a giant middle finger to all women in the United States. I’ll tell you: someone who will vote to protect the NRA. Continue reading

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PREVIEW: MASSMOUTH STORY SLAM @ DOYLE’S CAFE

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MassMouth is an undertaking with a literary mission: promoting the art of storytelling through social media, education, and live performance. Continue reading

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CAR TALK: THE MUSICAL

“The essence of car talk is good information, bad jokes, and a Boston accent,” leading man Rusty Fenders says, prepping for the third weekend of performances at the Central Square Theater. Continue reading

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PAULA POUNDSTONE: DESPERATELY SEEKING CAFFEINE

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I’m mentally ill, I think. I’m tellin’ ya, I have a callous on my hand from sifting litter boxes. Continue reading

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ARMAGEDDON IT

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Monday marked the day when the New York Times began charging for online news access. The move is widely seen at the first of many towards charging for news content on the internet. Continue reading

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CAPTAIN’S LOG: SCENES FROM A DIRTY WINDSHIELD

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The Captain’s stress of recent snowstorms is starting to boil over. In the Captain’s Log #003, our man in the van takes on Chuck Turner, Menino and … pedestrians. Continue reading

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SHOOT THE MESSAGE

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The attempted assassination of Gabrielle Giffords brought about another finger storm of thunderpoints in the media, each one blaming the other for the rhetoric that seems to be turning our nation into a tinderbox. Continue reading

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WHITE CHRISTMAS

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What do England, France, Norway, Germany, Austria, Switzerland and Italy have in common? For one, they are some of the whitest countries on the face of the earth. But they are also all featured in Rick Steves’ European Christmas … Continue reading