Boston Phoenix - Features

The Boston Phoenix
November 11 - 18, 1999

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Cliffhanger

The Boston Herald is better than ever, and publisher Pat Purcell says it's profitable and financially secure. So why is circulation falling like a rock? And -- more important -- what can Purcell do to keep his paper alive?
by Dan Kennedy

Get smart

In the quest to build brainpower, some people will swallow anything.
Our reporter is one of those people.
by Chris Wright

The accidental activists

Doctors in Massachusetts need to put health-care reform on the ballot before they can put it to the test
by Tinker Ready

This just in

Howard Kurtz chastises Globe's 'sleight of hand'
Media by Dan Kennedy

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Editorial

Letters to
the editor

Fighting for air

The city of Boston should be in control of what's built over the Mass Pike

Cambridge	by Jason Gay
Exit, stage left What does the stunning upset of city councilor Katherine Triantafillou mean for progressive politics in Cambridge?

Talking Politics	by Seth Gitell
Taking sides In Massachusetts Democratic circles, the Bradley vs. Gore battle looks like a rematch of Tsongas vs. Clinton. Will the outcome differ?

Out There	by Kris Frieswick
New Year's skeve Welcome to the global coolness challenge

Ask Dr. Lovemonkey

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