Adam Reilly
@reillyadam.bsky.social
Reporter at GBH News. Formerly Boston Phoenix / Nieman Reports / Daily Item of Lynn.
NEW: Ed Markey says an alleged meeting linking him to Jeffrey Epstein never took place www.wgbh.org/news/politic... #mapoli via @hannahereale.bsky.social
‘Desperate’ and ‘absolutely inaccurate’: Markey tears into Moulton over Epstein claims
Markey’s campaign staff says they’ve checked the calendars of the senator and his staff, and dispute the claim of a 2015 meeting that serves as the linchpin for the Moulton’s campaign’s argument.
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NEW: Ed Markey says an alleged meeting linking him to Jeffrey Epstein never took place www.wgbh.org/news/politic... #mapoli via @hannahereale.bsky.social
‘Desperate’ and ‘absolutely inaccurate’: Markey tears into Moulton over Epstein claims
Markey’s campaign staff says they’ve checked the calendars of the senator and his staff, and dispute the claim of a 2015 meeting that serves as the linchpin for the Moulton’s campaign’s argument.
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Thanks to everyone who's replied--tons of great suggestions. We appreciate it.
Adam Reilly@reillyadam.bsky.social · 3w ago#MAPoli fans! I'm co-moderating a US Senate debate with Boston 25's Kerry Kavanaugh on August 3. What should we ask Ed Markey and Seth Moulton?
#MAPoli fans! I'm co-moderating a US Senate debate with Boston 25's Kerry Kavanaugh on August 3. What should we ask Ed Markey and Seth Moulton?
Development at the Mass. GOP convention that may be of interest to #mapoli fans--the party endorsed Wayland selectwoman Anne Brensley for LG with 57 percent of the vote. She'd been endorsed by gov candidate Mike Minogue. Mike Kennealy's running mate Anne Manning Martin was second with 27 percent...
That's one way to put it. (The article, from AP via the Boston Globe, omits "Open the Fuckin' Strait, you crazy bastards") www.bostonglobe.com/2026/04/05/n...
Tired of these headlines that are like: "She married a cheesemonger. Then she learned she was lactose intolerant."
Dig if you will the picture: come St. Patrick's Day 2027, they just...cancel the breakfast. Would anyone miss it? www.bostonglobe.com/2026/03/15/m... #mapoli #bospoli @gbhnews.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy
At annual St. Patrick’s Day Breakfast, Democrats roast their rivals - The Boston Globe
Notably missing from the celebration: Mayor Michelle Wu, who skipped the annual event amid a clash with Collins over long-stalled property tax legislation he has opposed on Beacon Hill.
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This is a good lesson for journalists: Use plain language to state true things clearly.
NEW: In 1988, Jesse Jackson and Mike Dukakis were a political odd couple www.wgbh.org/news/politic... #mapoli @gbhnews.bsky.social
In 1988, Jesse Jackson and Mike Dukakis were a political odd couple
Both men sought the presidency. They came from different backgrounds, held different goals, and had radically different styles.
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NEW: White Stadium project to cost Boston $135 million www.wgbh.org/news/politic... #mapoli #bospoli via Saraya Wintersmith @gbhnews.bsky.social
White Stadium redevelopment now set to cost Boston taxpayers $135 million
Mayor Wu made the announcement via BlueSky Friday morning.
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NEW: Reform ICE or abolish it? Where the Massachusetts congressional delegation stands www.wgbh.org/news/politic... #mapoli @gbhnews.bsky.social
Reform ICE or abolish it? Here's where Mass. federal lawmakers stand
Some of the state's legislators on Capitol Hill argue that the controversial agency is tainted beyond repair.
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NEW: @lynch.house.gov says the US is becoming a "gangster nation" www.wgbh.org/news/politic... #mapoli #bospoli @gbhnews
Lynch: US becoming a ‘gangster nation’
The Mass. congressman condemned the invasion of Venezuela and the death of Renee Good
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NEW: Judge OKs Moises Rodrigues's inauguration as mayor of Brockton despite ongoing legal challenge www.wgbh.org/news/politic... #mapoli @gbhnews.bsky.social
Judge denies request to stop Moises Rodrigues’ inauguration as mayor of Brockton
Jean Bradley Derenoncourt, who finished second in the mayoral race, is seeking to overturn the election in court.
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NEW: How to ring in 2026 at First Night Boston (and how not to) www.wgbh.org/news/local/2... #mapoli #bospoli @gbhnews.bsky.social
How to ring in 2026 at First Night Boston
The city’s New Year’s Eve celebration marks its 50th anniversary.
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NEW: No Massachusetts Republicans are defending President Trump's rant about Rob Reiner--but their condemnations vary in intensity www.wgbh.org/news/politic... #mapoli #bospoli @gbhnews.bsky.social
Prominent Mass. Republicans condemn Trump’s Reiner remarks
Disapproval is a common theme, but the nuances of their responses vary.
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NEW: Amid uptick in homicides, @mayorwu.boston.gov reiterates "safest city" claim--but the data suggest otherwise www.wgbh.org/news/politic... #mapoli #bospoli @gbhnews.bsky.social
Wu again claims Boston is safest city in US. But recent data suggests otherwise.
The source of her current assertion remains unclear.
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NEW: With Ayanna Pressley on the Senate-race sidelines, who benefits--Ed Markey or Seth Moulton? www.wgbh.org/news/politic... #mapoli via @gbhnews.bsky.social
With Pressley on the sidelines in Senate race, who benefits?
Most observers say Markey, but it’s not unanimous.
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NEW: State antisemitism commission issues findings, drawing praise and a measure of pushback www.wgbh.org/news/politic... #mapoli via @gbhnews.bsky.social
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NEW: Don't expect to see Mayor Wu throwing her political muscle behind a new push for statewide rent control www.wgbh.org/news/politic... #mapoli @gbhnews.bsky.social
Wu wary of one-size-fits-all ballot question on rent control
The mayor supports rent stabilization, but says different municipalities need flexibility.
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NEW: Massachusetts Republicans are keeping quiet about whether the public should be offering tips to ICE--with the notable exception of US Senate hopeful John Deaton www.wgbh.org/news/politic... #mapoli @gbhnews.bsky.social
Mass. Republicans mostly mum on public tips to ICE
A BU student claims he contacted the feds before a recent raid in Allston.
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NEW: After ballot Q win, Somerville backers want divestment from Israel to become a reality www.wgbh.org/news/politic... #mapoli @gbhnews.bsky.social
After ballot Q win, Somerville backers want divestment from Israel to become a reality
Backers of the proposed measure are rallying at City Hall before Thursday’s City Council meeting.
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NEW: After ballot Q win, Somerville backers want divestment from Israel to become a reality www.wgbh.org/news/politic... #mapoli @gbhnews.bsky.social
After ballot Q win, Somerville backers want divestment from Israel to become a reality
Backers of the proposed measure are rallying at City Hall before Thursday’s City Council meeting.
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NEW: Mayor Wu tells GBH's Boston Public Radio the city has moved too fast on street changes www.wgbh.org/news/politic... #mapoli #bospoli @gbhnews.bsky.social
Mayor Wu says Boston has moved too fast on street changes
Bike and bus lanes have become a flashpoint in Boston’s 2025 mayoral election.
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I'd like to see a full-throated defense of our city's progressive values and how they have contributed to our marked recent successes in public safety, especially in comparison to cities that have pursued aggressive policies that put communities at risk for crime and poor health outcomes.
