Last week BostonHerald.com debuted The Truth Squad, a weekly internet show dedicated to uncovering truth in politics through short, poorly conceived, unfunny video clips that are less on par with what one might expect from a major news outlet, and more like the results of the Make A Wish Foundation.The videos feature political columnist Joe Battenfeld and and chief political reporter Hillary Chabot, who bring a talent for quality journalism that closely resembles the impact flesh-eating bacteria has on one’s good looks, while the show’s executive producer Katy Jordan provides a high school AV club-level of video production expertise.First up, is the hard-hitting exposé on the source of tourist giggles all over Beacon Hill – the “General Hooker Entrance” at the State House.A large statue ... Continue reading →
Last week BostonHerald.com debuted The Truth Squad, a weekly internet show dedicated to uncovering truth in politics through short, poorly conceived, unfunny video clips that are less on par with what one might expect from a major news outlet, and more like the results of the Make A Wish Foundation.The videos feature political columnist Joe Battenfeld and and chief political reporter Hillary Chabot, who bring a talent for quality journalism that closely resembles the impact flesh-eating bacteria has on one’s good looks, while the show’s executive producer Katy Jordan provides a high school AV club-level of video production expertise.First up, is the hard-hitting exposé on the source of tourist giggles all over Beacon Hill – the “General Hooker Entrance” at the State House.A large statue ... Continue reading →
The American West, 150 Years Ago In the 1860s and 70s, photographer Timothy O'Sullivan created some of the best-known images in American History. After covering the U.S. Civil War, (many of his photos appear in this earlier series), O'Sullivan joined a number of expeditions organized by the federal government to help document the new frontiers in the American West. The teams were comprised of soldiers, scientists, artists, and photographers, and tasked with discovering the best ways to take advantage of the region's untapped natural resources. O'Sullivan brought an amazing eye and work ethic, composing photographs that evoked the vastness of the West. He also documented the Native American population as well as the pioneers who were already altering the landscape. Above all, O'Sullivan captured -- ... Continue reading →