The Massachusetts Statehouse Press Gallery used to be a rowdy and raucous place, where reporters for two wire services and outlets from around the state worked side-by-side, in fierce competition, to document the daily workings of Massachusetts government.
I was there, Jerry with you and other reporters before the internet destroyed newspapers’ business plan. There’s so much missed happening under the radar in the hollowed out news environment. Democracy dies in darkness.
The post would have been twice as long if I had listed you and all of our comrades-in-arms. "Time it was, it was and what a time it was. A time of innocence, A time of confidences." OK, maybe not innocence...
Looks familiar!
More things change -:)
Well said, as always, Jerry. Lotsa great memories.
Thanks Jim. I was obviously was thinking about you and my now-retired BU journalism colleague Professor Daly in writing it.
I was there, Jerry with you and other reporters before the internet destroyed newspapers’ business plan. There’s so much missed happening under the radar in the hollowed out news environment. Democracy dies in darkness.
The post would have been twice as long if I had listed you and all of our comrades-in-arms. "Time it was, it was and what a time it was. A time of innocence, A time of confidences." OK, maybe not innocence...
I had a lot of fun. Target rich environment. Never forgot taking down John McNeil when he was demanding massive “speaking fees” from lobbyists…..