Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich has been wrongfully detained by Russia for six months. The @wsj and U.S. government vehemently deny the false charges against him and continue to call for his immediate release. Learn more ➡️ wsj.com/Evan #IStandWithEvan

Two of Merrick Garland’s relatives were murdered in the Holocaust. Garland says his family’s history is the reason he devoted his life to upholding the rule of law. cbsn.ws/46uog2W

Brian O’Donovan, host of “A Celtic Sojourn” on GBH Radio, passed away today. Known as “Ireland’s goodwill ambassador in Boston,” Brian brought the warmth of Celtic music and culture to his devoted audience. Thank you, Brian, for your generosity of spirit. bit.ly/46bSGHv

It's the great pumpkin, Charles River! WBZ NewsRadio #Boston

“Proposals to require background checks for private gun sales and create a 72-hour waiting period for gun purchases failed earlier this year. Proposals that focused on school security and banning bump stocks failed in 2019.”

It’s Thursday, January 11, 2024. WSJ reporter Evan Gershkovich was detained by the Russian FSB on March 29, 2023. 288 days ago. His “crime” was practicing journalism in Russia. FREE HIM AND PAUL WHELAN NOW! #IStandWithEvan

Thank you for shining light on Diane and Jim.

Hurrah Frontline!!!

Congratulations to the 2023 Sundance Film Festival 'Audience Award: World Cinema Documentary' winning film 20 DAYS IN MARIUPOL on their Academy Award for 'Best Documentary'! #Oscars

#Oscars2024 begin the In Memorium with a clip from Navalny, last year’s Best Documentary.

Gov. Healey to issue pardons for those convicted of cannabis possession wgbh.org/news/local/202…

Oscars international broadcast cuts '20 Days in Mariupol' win, sparking criticism in Ukraine apnews.com/article/oscars…

Celtics superfan in April, 1977.

RIP Donald Sutherland. Less is infinitely more in this heartbreaking scene from Ordinary People youtu.be/2_SfD5cdrnw?si…

Cheers to state Senator Julian Cyr filing an amendment to repeal the 40-year-old prohibition on happy hour. 🍻 “The refrain I hear most from my fellow millennials is how absolutely boring Greater Boston is, how absolutely boring Massachusetts is, Cyr told POLITICO.

Lots of fun watching Twister last night thanks to The Rewatchables. I miss Bill Paxton and Phil Hoffman. We learned of Shelley Duvall’s passing just before starting, which gave the drive-in scene a poetic touch. Movies are magic.

YES!

Jim was killed by ISIS 10 years ago today. Thanks to the efforts and moral courage of Diane Foley and countless others, friends and family of kidnapped Americans have a hostage policy that can bring more loved ones home. nytimes.com/2024/08/18/opi…

Steven Sotloff’s courage in captivity. Thank you Marc for sharing. time.com/7012216/rememb…

“Be on the alert to recognise your prime at whatever time of your life it may occur”