Boston Globe - Thu Nov 05

THE RECENT DEATH of an immigrant who was detained at the Suffolk County House of Correction is a tragic display of the human rights crisis in the Massachusetts detention system for immigrants facing deportation.

Boston Herald - Wed Nov 04

Maybe a rematch against Michael Flaherty, who hinted broadly as he conceded the election Tuesday that that's what he'd like? Perhaps a free-for-all, with the mayor finally stepping down and a stampede of candidates jumping in? Or that conspiratorial scenario that Menino will retire early, probably in 2011.

Boston Globe - Wed Nov 04

The shirts said it all: "History Made.'' For the celebration of his election yesterday to a record fifth term, many of Mayor Thomas M. Menino's diverse group of supporters showed up wearing T-shirts with that message, along with the number 5 on the sleeve.