The Basil Report
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To freeze, or not to freeze?
As Congress prepares to extend Bush-era tax cuts, WSPN political blogger Basil Halperin weighs in on President …
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Should we launch a cyber attack against WikiLeaks?
Wikileaks has released hundreds of thousands of U.S. diplomatic cables to its website, making them available to …
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Why oppose smart arms control?
“You’d think that everyone would agree on the imperative to reduce nuclear weapons…” writes WSPN political …
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The bad kind of deficit-cutting
When scare words like “deficit,” “debt,” and “red ink” are thrown around in Washington, what do they …
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The Basil Report: This is madness
In the wake of last Tuesday’s elections, WSPN political blogger takes a tough look at Democrats, Republicans, and …
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Stop idolizing the Founders
What do the Founding Fathers – Washington, Adams, Jefferson, and company – have to do with Pavlov’s dog and dinner …
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Thinking for the long-term on Question 3
On Election Day, Massachusetts Voters will be asked to consider Question 3, a ballot initiative proposed by a Wayland …
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China flexes its muscles
WSPN political blogger takes on the recent diplomatic crisis between China and Japan, and explains his attitude …
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What happens when the Republicans win?
Pundits and political analysts are predicting major windfalls for the Republican party this election cycle. So, …
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The economy, in perspective
Columnist Basil Halperin reviews the economic history of the past three years, from the 2008 freefall to the current …
WSP Gallery
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WW ’12: Irish step dancers lead workshop (10 photos)
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Destruction of old school continues (18 photos)
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WW ’12: For The Children creates birthday boxes (24 photos)
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WW ’12: Alison Grimm reprised (19 photos)
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Green wins IBL championship (12 photos)
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Boys basketball loses to Westford Academy (47 photos)
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Language Club continues holiday tradition (29 photos)
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Girls basketball falls to Concord-Carlisle (54 photos)
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Swim team leaves Ashland in its wake (21 photos)
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Boys hockey falls to Blue Hills (18 photos)
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Winter teams train for season (21 photos)
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Sophomore Semi ’11 (71 photos)





