By Erin Connolly — 11/28/11
Congressman Barney Frank is quitting. After 30 years, he will no longer represent the Massachusetts 4th District 4. Today at Newton City Hall Frank announced his decision not to run for re-election.
Category: National
President Obama in New Hampshire
By Colleen Shaughnessy — 11/22/2011
President Barack Obama came to New Hampshire today, urging Congress to vote in favor of his American Jobs Act. The President gave a speech at Manchester Central High School during his first visit to New Hampshire in nearly two years.
Harvard Students Give Gingrich A Hard Time
By Madeline Smeaton — 11/17/2011
Students at the Harvard Kennedy School gave GOP presidential candidate Newt Gingrich anything but a warm welcome.
Tom Conroy’s Plans for Job Growth
By Erin Connolly — 11/04/2011
Tom Conroy has big plans for job growth. The state representative sat down with WEBN for an interview as part of the station’s political coverage of the Massachusetts Senate race.
Political Support Lacking for Occupy Wall Street
By Kate Spalla — 10/24/2011
Lawmakers are not responding. That’s what the Occupy Wall Street protestors are saying after weeks in New York City’s Zuccotti Park.
MA Senate Candidate Khazei Isn’t Going Anywhere
By Leeza Yeretzian — 10/22/2011
Alan Khazei is in it for the long haul.
In a special in-studio interview with WEBN, the social entrepreneur, the father, the idealist, and Massachusetts Democratic Senate candidate discussed his proactive campaign platform and his inspiration behind joining the race.
GOP Presidential Debate Gets Testy
By Katherine Spalla — 10/18/2011
The GOP presidential candidates were back debating tonight. Anderson Cooper moderated the CNN Western Republican Debate in Las Vegas.
NAACP Leader Wants To Focus On Education And Jobs
By Mumbi-Michelle Kimani — 10/02/10
NAACP President Benjamin Jealous had a great impact on the crowd around the Lincoln Memorial at the One Nation march.
Youth Rally Presents Many Concerns
By Meaghan Corson — 10/02/10
Hundreds joined together at the One Nation’s youth rally. The younger crowd is interested in the same issues as much any other age group. Equal rights, education, and jobs were their main concerns.
Anti-War Protestors Demand Peace And Mental Health Care for Troops
By Mumbi-Michelle Kimani — 10/02/10
A massive group of anti-war advocates and veterans came to the nation’s capital today to demand an end to the war effort. They are outraged with the trillions of dollars going towards the military budget.