 
Coakley for Senate
By Sue O’Connell | Wednesday Jan 13, 2010
The issues most important to citizens of the South End are issues Senate candidate Martha Coakley understands. Coakley has proven during her tenure as state Attorney General that she is thoughtful, serious, and works hard on difficult issues. Coakley has intellect, maturity, and a righteous point of view-which is just what Washington, and the South End, need right now.
We’re still here, and so are you
By Jeff Coakley and Sue O’Connell | Tuesday Dec 29, 2009
It’s hard to end this year without quoting John Lennon: "So this is Christmas, and what have you done?"
For a New Year, a new mentality
By Brandon Simes | Tuesday Dec 29, 2009
Every day I see something I could do better. I could watch less television and spend more time developing my literary skills; I could strengthen my foreign language skills; I could save more and spend less frivolously; I could prevent future problems by acting now. The list goes on and on and on.
South End News endorses Mike Capuano for Senate
By South End News Staff | Wednesday Dec 2, 2009
Congressman Mike Capuano, former mayor of Somerville, is best suited to represent the issues important to the South End as Senator.
South End News municipal endorsements
By South End News Staff | Wednesday Oct 28, 2009
South End News would first like to thank the many candidates who made this year’s municipal elections so noteworthy, including those who did not receive our endorsement-in such a crowded field many good candidates will not earn office. We hope that does not deter them from continuing their efforts in the future. City elections often fall by the wayside in the eyes of voters, but this year’s candidates organized, lost sleep, and pushed the dialogue for the betterment of Boston. We hope voters will take cue and use the ballot on Nov. 3.
How to win the mayor’s office
By Sue O’Connell | Wednesday Sep 9, 2009
The South End and the rest of Boston will certainly benefit from the vigorous mayoral forums and debates during this election season. A clear picture of each candidate is emerging. Some good, some-not so much. Each candidate has time to fine-tune his message. Here’s what I think they should do with just under two weeks until the primary on Sept. 22.
Don’t just vote, get informed first
By Brandon Simes | Wednesday Sep 9, 2009
This year there are three hotly contested municipal elections in which the South End will have the opportunity to vote. The list of mayoral candidates is impressive: there’s a four-term incumbent with a highly favorable rating among residents, two popular at-large city councilors giving up their jobs to run for mayor, and a South Ender with some bold ideas to boot. The at-large city council race has a list of 15 candidates vying for four seats, and the field is as diverse as any that has ever run for office in the city of Boston. Lastly, Chuck Turner’s District 7 City Council seat is up for reelection, and he faces three challengers.
Yoon excites at forum
By Sue O’Connell | Friday Sep 4, 2009
McCrea launches more charges, Menino defends or ignores, Flaherty snoozes.
Do you have a column in you?
By Sue O’Connell | Wednesday Sep 2, 2009
This fall, South End News is reaching out to you would-be columnists; even if you’ve just got one column in you. We want to include more South End-based opinion in these pages and on the web. Thoughts, opinion, and columns on current events, issues affecting the South End, and your area of expertise are invited.
Fireworks at DotOUT endorsement meeting
By Sue O’Connell | Tuesday Sep 1, 2009
On Monday, August 31, Sue O’Connell, the acting editor-in-chief of sister publications Bay Windows and South End News, moderated a forum hosted by DotOUT, a Dorchester Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) group. The forum featured the four mayoral candidates, Mayor Thomas Menino, South Ender Kevin McCrea, and city councilors Sam Yoon and Michael Flaherty, and at one point a shouting match broke out between Menino and a meeting attendee. Below are O’Connell’s thoughts on the event.
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