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President Barack Obama was unapologetic and a bit defiant as he delivered his first State of the Union address on Wednesday. Obama focused mainly on the economy and essentially reaffirmed his Democratness, which was a refreshing change from a week of Democratic leaders surrendering in response to Scott Brown's hairy abdomen. more ›

The Bruins seem to have rolled over and played dead. Only a short time ago, they had a shot at the playoffs, and now it seems as if they just don't want to deal with the pressure. Or they couldn't take the pressure. Yesterday, they lost to the Philadelphia Flyers 4 to 1. And the Flyers are in the NHL basement, which says way too much about how the Bruins are playing. more ›

Have you noticed how Judge Samuel Alito's last name makes every reference to him sound like a spontaneously invented nickname? ("Hey Sam! Samalito! Sam-meister!") That's pretty much all Bostonist can think about these days when we hear the name of the man who would be judge, mostly because we're trying to distract ourselves from the awful fact of his imminent appointment. Luckily, a new diversion is coming down the pike, and its name is filibuster.... more ›

It seems a bit of a coincidence, doesn't it? Senator Edward Kennedy has been all over the news this week with his focus on Judge Samuel Alito in the congressional hearings. So, while the nation sits and watches the Democrats and Republicans duke it out, Scholastic Inc. has decided to strike while the iron is hot and send out a press release about an upcoming book written by Senator Kennedy himself. Now don't get too... more ›

If, like Bostonist, you feel a perverse thrill when Senator Kennedy's paunchy, serious face appears on your television screen to inveigh against the evils of Republicans, you are in luck: Senate Judiciary Committee confirmation hearings for Judge Samuel Alito are going on now. The ranking Democrat on the Judiciary Committee is, of course, our own Teddy, so expect tonight's news to feature his lips forming the phrases "woman's right to choose" and "our fundamental constitutional rights." If you're keeping score at home, the first day of hearings is always dominated by lengthy opening statements by every one of the Committee's 18 members, in which the party favoring the nominee touts his credentials while the one opposing him talks about deliberation, serious inquiry, and important matters like (ready? here it comes . . .) a woman's right to choose and our fundamental constitutional rights. Both parties will, of course, urge candor from the nominee, knowing full well they're unlikely to get any. Bostonist would live-blog the event, but then we'd have to shoot ourselves. (Also, someone else is, thankfully, on the case.) more ›