The Phoenix

Head case
Media coverage of a State House sex scandal reveals the pitfalls of reporting on mental illness BY ADAM REILLY

Letters to the Boston editor, July 25, 2008

The biggest story coming from the campaign trail lately seems to be: Which candidate is more lackluster?

Where has all the Gonzo gone?
In the first presidential election since the death of Hunter S. Thompson, we finally realize what we've lost
Street cred
Sports blotter: "This year's Xbox" edition
Does Boston hate the BPD?
A secret survey shows just how low the Boston Police Department’s reputation had sunk two years ago. Is the mayor listening?

Human rights

Alone again, artistically: A glimpse of what it’s like to be present at the creation

Media coverage of a State House sex scandal reveals the pitfalls of reporting on mental illness

Unkindest cut?
How a proposed pay cut surprised the Globe newsroom — and why it might actually happen
Is anybody paying attention to McClatchy's powerful Guantánamo exposé?
An old-media triumph sheds new light on Bush’s terror policy
Bad sports
While old and new media are mending many fences, they’re still squaring off in jockland

Supposedly ‘independent’ trustees receive city funds. Why Birmingham rather than Bulger for the top job?

Voting right
Why Beacon Hill should adopt same-day voting and join the national popular-vote movement. Plus, that Obama cover.
Reality bites
Will Obama make good on his plan to exit Iraq by 2010? Don’t bet on it.
Crackpot court
Taking a shot at the Supreme Court’s recent gunplay

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