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Interview: John Cusack sounds off on War, Inc.

Say everything
Most filmgoers recognize John Cusack as a brooding sexy, sometimes sardonic leading man.
By PETER KEOUGH | June 11, 2008

IG Report on State Senate Prez takes a convenient dive

Fails to deal with tourism controversy
After a full year investigating a Boston Phoenix article about State Senate President Therese Murray, the state’s Inspector General released a report today finding “no evidence of impropriety” in the legislature’s awarding of $11 million worth of contracts for international-tourism marketing.
By DAVID S. BERNSTEIN | February 15, 2008

State house stalemate

Carcieri takes another run at cutting state workers, but the outlook is murky
Many Rhode Islanders take an almost visceral delight in those occasions when a state worker is shown to be goofing off on the public’s dime.
By IAN DONNIS | September 12, 2007

Letters to the Providence editor: August 10, 2007

Driver: One-party control of the General Assembly is the real problem
When a legislative body has a lopsided majority of members from one party, that majority can do just about anything it pleases.
By LETTER TO THE PROVIDENCE EDITOR | August 08, 2007

She who controls the purse

Terry Murray gave away $11 million of state money. Will anyone call her on it?
The rumor mill has been buzzing with speculation that Massachusetts senate president Robert Travaglini might leave the legislature to take a position with the Massachusetts Hospital Association or the Massachusetts Biotechnology Council.
By DAVID S. BERNSTEIN | February 09, 2007

It wasn’t a dream

Four signs that the Democratic gains in 2006 could mark the start of a new, blue era in American politics
Many observers believe the Democrats’ gains were mostly a one-time rejection of all things Republican. But is this just the beginning of a period of political ascendancy for the Democratic Party? Ten to beat: Republicans who are ripe for the picking. By David S. Bernstein
By DAVID S. BERNSTEIN | December 28, 2006

Changing Maine

One film at a time
If you’ve already had enough of this summer’s box office thrillers (we won’t name names, Superman), look no farther than the Maine Social Forum’s film festival, taking place this weekend in Lewiston.
By LAURA LANZ-FROLIO | July 26, 2006

How to neuter the Republicans

Can netroots bloggers bring down the GOP?
A heavy burden lay upon the first convention of the “netroots” — that amorphous mass of progressive activists participating in blogs and grassroots organizations outside of the Democratic Party — in Las Vegas earlier this month. Netrooting for Dems: Ten blogs to bookmark for the ’08 race. By David S. Bernstein
By DAVID S. BERNSTEIN | June 21, 2006

Frequently asked questions

How did Bill Weld get into this mess?
Bill Weld is loaded. Why did he decide to become an equity investor instead of just writing novels and fishing?
By DAVID S. BERNSTEIN AND HARVEY SILVERGLATE | February 15, 2006

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