White’s Busing Legacy His ‘Biggest Blemish,’ Says Former City Councilor
BOSTON — The first black president of the Boston City Council discusses former Mayor Kevin White’s complicated legacy of race relations.
Former Globe Columnist Recalls White’s Political Career
BOSTON — As Kevin White strode across Boston’s political stage, serving from 1968 until 1984, perhaps the most prominent journalist covering him was longtime Boston Globe Metro columnist Mike Barnicle.
At Faneuil Hall, Former City Councilor DiCara Recalls The White Years
BOSTON — The City of Boston has set two days of mourning this week to honor the late Boston Mayor Kevin White. On Sunday, we headed downtown with former Boston City Councilor Larry DiCara to visit a spot a lot of Bostonians have been coming to in the last couple of days.
Gingrich’s Baggage Gives Voters Pause In Panhandle
In one of the most conservative parts of the state, many of those interviewed said they see their political philosophy more in line with Gingrich, but many also said they’re considering voting for Mitt Romney.
Kevin White: A Reporter Remembers
BOSTON — Former Boston Mayor Kevin White, who died Friday, was the political version of the Bruins’ legendary Bobby Orr, writes WBUR’s David Boeri.
Herman Cain Endorses Newt Gingrich For President
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Former presidential hopeful Herman Cain says Newt Gingrich is “a patriot” who is “not afraid of bold ideas.”
Former Staffers Recall White’s Deep Love For Boston
BOSTON — Tributes poured in Saturday for longtime Boston Mayor Kevin White, who died Friday at the age of 82. Two city leaders who got their starts working for White joined WBUR to remember his legacy, and what he meant to Boston.
State House Roundup: Lather, Rinse, Repeat
THE STATE HOUSE — Both the State of the State address and the governor’s budget reminded us all: 2012 will be all about health care.
‘Class Warfare’ Is Central In Presidential Race
BOSTON — The warfare over wealth: how personal fortunes have become a weapon as candidates do battle on the campaign trail.
FACT CHECK: Debate Over ‘Ghetto Language’ Ad
Mitt Romney accuses Newt Gingrich of calling Spanish a “ghetto language.” Close, but not quite.
