America still has the most powerful economy in the world, but these are among the many signs of weakening. Global competition is intensifying, particularly in China, which is making energetic moves to lead in high speed rail, … [Read more...]
Sailor’s Fairwell
He is leaving with the tide; Distant fires gleam in his eyes, And his head turns to listen To music we cannot hear. We heard him Share stories of his life; Now he casts off all moorings And sails, ahead of us. Ancient of Days, do not … [Read more...]
Ted Kennedy Without Tears
It was in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania in 1961. President John F. Kennedy was about to address a crowd of over 12,000 enthusiastic supporters. "I will introduce myself," Jack began, "I am Teddy Kennedy's brother." That flippant remark speaks … [Read more...]
Senator Ted Kennedy: ‘A Season of Hope’ (Video)
Physicians for Human Rights (PHR) premiered the video at a town hall meeting in Boston this week, as over 600 people gathered at Harvard Medical School to commemorate World AIDS Day and the 60th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of … [Read more...]
Ted Kennedy To Be Honored for Leadership on Right to Health
Monday, December 8, 2008 12:00 - 1:30 PM The Joseph B. Martin Conference Center at Harvard Medical School Boston, MA Get Directions To RSVP, please visit: http:physiciansforhumanrights.org/townhall Keynote Address via Video by: Honorable US … [Read more...]
“A Loss for Kennedy” … Four Months Later
In a sour and petulant column the day after the Super Tuesday primary, Joan Vennochi celebrated Clinton's win as a wonderful feat for the Massachusetts Democratic party and a defeat for Ted Kennedy. Her argument, titled, "A Loss for … [Read more...]
Celebrating Robert Kennedy
I found Clinton's comments about Kennedy's death to be offensive, while I understand that she was not hoping for Senator Barack Obama to be hurt. The more important point is to remember that Kennedy, for a short time, managed to … [Read more...]
Obama Road Show Raises the Roof in Boston
One supporter who stood in line since 5:00 p.m. was Peter Blair, a student at Harvard's Graduate School of Arts and Sciences. "Obama brings the kind of leadership that transcends just being a manager," said Blair. "He brings a movement … [Read more...]