As the executive editor of Boston, Patrick Doyle edits the magazine's long-form narratives and oversees the digital department; he also writes on politics and urbanism. Previously, he worked for seven years at 5280, Denver's city and regional magazine, finishing his tenure there as the senior/digital editor. Doyle's freelance writing has appeared in Men's Journal, Skiing, Mountain, American Cowboy, and Philadelphia. He received his B.A. in psychology from Villanova University, and studied as a fellow at the Knight Digital Media Center's 2011 Web 2.0 program at the University of California, Berkeley.

Massachusetts’ Dwindling Political Muscle
Posted on 5/14/2012 at 12:26PM | 1 Comment

Our loss of seniority isn't the only reason our power is falling.

From the first days of the United States, Massachusetts has exhibited outsize influence (see: Adams, John and Revolutionary War, The). And sure, as we added states, we may have lost some political strength, but even in the late 20th century, we were boosted by canny deal-making by the Kennedy Clan ... READ MORE
Was Mitt Romney a Schoolyard Bully?
Posted on 5/11/2012 at 11:31AM | 1 Comment

According to Massachusetts' anti-bullying laws: Yup.

(Photo via Thinkstock.) Yesterday, the Washington Post published a long and detailed account of some teenage pranks and alleged bullying by Mitt Romney. The main focus was a 1965 incident in which Romney, a senior, targeted a new student with long hair: John Lauber, a soft-spoken new student one year behind Romney, ... READ MORE
A Sad Day for Civil Rights
Posted on 5/9/2012 at 12:25PM | 1 Comment

While Colorado and North Carolina stomp on gay civil unions, the Northeast continues to lead.

(Photo via Thinkstock) My wife and I were having dinner the other night with another couple, and we got onto a standard cocktail party question: Which other cities in America would you consider living in? My wife and I rattled through our list, with a few qualifications: Portland, Ore. (although, is ... READ MORE