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Fred Thys

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Fred Thys

Fred Thys is the political reporter at WBUR.  Fred broke the story that the federal government may have lied to the Supreme Court in order to obtain the landmark ruling that established the state secrets privilege. His reporting has led to President Obama reconsidering the use of the state secrets privilege, and Congress to consider curtailing it.

Recent stories

Trust: Gomez Restricted Right To Alter Home By Donating Easement, Deserves Tax Deduction

May 11, 2013
Republican candidate Gabriel Gomez campaigns in Lawrence on Thursday, May 9, 2013. (Fred Thys/WBUR)

BOSTON — Republican Senate candidate Gabriel Gomez owns a home in a local historic district, which limits how the changes he can make to it.

On The Ball Fields Of Savin Hill, A Snapshot Of Where The Senate Race Stands

May 09, 2013

BOSTON — Our new poll finds Ed Markey with a single-digit lead over Gabriel Gomez. We speak with votes about the race.

Mass. U.S. Senate Hopefuls Clash Over ‘People’s Pledge’

May 06, 2013
Gabriel Gomez, left, and U.S. Rep. Ed Markey (WBUR file photos)

BOSTON — Edward Markey and Gabriel Gomez continue to squabble over the role of outside money and special interests in the campaign.

The People’s Pledge Becomes An Issue In Mass. Senate Race

May 03, 2013
Gabriel Gomez, left, and U.S. Rep. Ed Markey (WBUR file photos)

BOSTON — With a watchdog group calling on Ed Markey and Gabriel Gomez to sign the pledge, Markey is on board if Gomez is.

Political Newcomer Gomez Wins Republican Senate Primary

May 01, 2013
Republican candidate for the U.S. Senate Gabriel Gomez celebrates with supporters after winning his primary bid. (Steven Senne/AP)

COHASSET, Mass. — Gabriel Gomez’s challenge now is to beat a candidate backed by a party organization determined to make sure he does not repeat Scott Brown’s special election victory.

A Sleepy Campaign Finally Wakes Up As Voters Head To Polls

April 30, 2013
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BOSTON — With a light turnout expected, it’s all about how the U.S. Senate candidates get their voters to the polls. Be prepared for some surprises.

Senate Candidates Make Final Campaign Push Ahead Of Primary

April 29, 2013

BOSTON — The candidates were still gingerly re-entering the race this weekend after the Boston Marathon bombings interrupted not just politics but life in Massachusetts.

Democratic Senate Candidate Lynch Has Beaten The Odds Before

April 25, 2013
U.S. Rep. Stephen Lynch (Jesse Costa/WBUR)

BOSTON — Could the iron worker who grew up in the projects of South Boston surprise everyone once again?

On Trail, Republican Gomez Counts Political Neophyte Status As Asset

April 23, 2013
Republican candidate for U.S. Senate Gabriel Gomez. (Jesse Costa/WBUR)

COHASSET, Mass. — On primary day, Republican candidate for U.S. Senate, Gabriel Gomez, will find out if his run as an outsider to politics appeals to Massachusetts voters.

At Cambridge Mosque, People Remember Outburst By Tamarlan Tsarnaev

April 22, 2013
The Islamic Society of Boston, in Cambridge (Joe Spurr/WBUR)

CAMBRIDGE, Mass. — One of the alleged Marathon bombers, Tamarlan Tsarnaev, called attention to himself during one prayer service earlier this year.

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