Columnist Basil Halperin discusses the characteristics of a healthy democracy, and what Wayland voters need to do to maintain the integrity of Wayland’s Town Meeting…

With competitors like China, India, and Brazil fast on our heels, we need expanded immigration for skilled workers, writes WSPN political columnist Basil Halperin…

WSPN political blogger doesn’t give out praise easily, so you know it means something when he says a piece of legislation is not just good, but smart. The legislation in question? Financial reform regulation, a hot-button topic in the Capitol this week…

With state budgets hurting, it’s not surprising that some are coming up with unorthodox solutions to budget gaps. One would hope, however, that these are smart solutions.The one offered by House Speaker DeLeo and Gov. Patrick most definitely is not.

According to a recent report, the United States is falling behind in clean energy investment. This is unacceptable, writes columnist Basil Halperin. When it comes to energy, the US should become the Saudi Arabia of the 21st century…

Political columnist Basil Halperin gives President Obama some advice on how to strengthen America and improve his chances of re-election at the same time…

Political columnist Basil Halperin examines just how successful the Obama administration’s policy of engagement has been in co-opting countries hostile to American interests…

President Obama’s critics have targeted his engagement with hostile countries, like Venezeula, Iran, and Russia, but not as much has been said about his relations with American allies. Political blogger Basil Halperin offers his criticism on recent engagement with Colombia, South Korea, and Turkey.

WSPN political blogger Basil Halperin points out that, while the budget and parking problems WHS currently faces are not as bad as originally thought, we’re not out of the woods just yet…

WSPN political blogger Basil Halperin addresses the third party involved in Washington’s political stalemate – and no, it’s not Ralph Nader. Instead, it’s the lobbyists that are blocking health care and climate legislation…