Adam Reilly @reillyadam.bsky.social · 30/09/2026Is this supposed to be news you can use, or what? 230
Adam Reilly @reillyadam.bsky.social · 13/09/2026I'm sure humanity will tackle this threat in a timely, forward-looking manner! 142
Adam Reilly @reillyadam.bsky.social · 21/08/2026I can't tell if it's my own institutional bias (I comoderated the debate before this) or generalized campaign fatigue, but I don't really feel like I've learned anything new about either candidate tonight. It's tough when you're doing the third of three debates! #mapoli #masen 282
Adam Reilly @reillyadam.bsky.social · 10/08/2026This is ridiculous! Brooklyn Brewery and Sam Adams beers are from a totally different planet than Miller High Life. Apples to oranges www.foodandwine.com/best-north-a...foodandwine.comA Taste Test of Cheap Lagers Nearly Divided the Office — but One Beer United UsAn argument between Food & Wine editors over Miller High Life vs. Coors Banquet led us to taste test 20 popular North American Lagers, sight unseen, evaluating them for flavor, finish, and overall enj... 131
Reposted by Adam ReillyAdam Reilly @reillyadam.bsky.social · 05/08/2026NEW: Ed Markey says an alleged meeting linking him to Jeffrey Epstein never took place www.wgbh.org/news/politic... #mapoli via @hannahereale.bsky.socialwgbh.org‘Desperate’ and ‘absolutely inaccurate’: Markey tears into Moulton over Epstein claimsMarkey’s campaign staff says they’ve checked the calendars of the senator and his staff, and dispute the claim of a 2015 meeting that serves as the linchpin for the Moulton’s campaign’s argument. 066
Adam Reilly @reillyadam.bsky.social · 05/08/2026NEW: Ed Markey says an alleged meeting linking him to Jeffrey Epstein never took place www.wgbh.org/news/politic... #mapoli via @hannahereale.bsky.socialwgbh.org‘Desperate’ and ‘absolutely inaccurate’: Markey tears into Moulton over Epstein claimsMarkey’s campaign staff says they’ve checked the calendars of the senator and his staff, and dispute the claim of a 2015 meeting that serves as the linchpin for the Moulton’s campaign’s argument. 066
Adam Reilly @reillyadam.bsky.social · 18/07/2026Thanks to everyone who's replied--tons of great suggestions. We appreciate it. 4223
Reposted by Adam Reillyinthefade @ihavethatonvinyl.com · 18/07/2026"let's go see the odyssey" "we have the odyssey at home" 719122
Adam Reilly @reillyadam.bsky.social · 18/07/2026Heather, back at you! THAT explains all the new followers! 1120
Adam Reilly @reillyadam.bsky.social · 17/07/2026#MAPoli fans! I'm co-moderating a US Senate debate with Boston 25's Kerry Kavanaugh on August 3. What should we ask Ed Markey and Seth Moulton? 5012930
Adam Reilly @reillyadam.bsky.social · 25/04/2026...and Brian Shortsleeve's running mate Shawn Oliver barely made the primary ballot with 17 percent. Good sign for Minogue as we move into the gubernatorial portion of the event. #mapoli @gbhnews.bsky.social 030
Adam Reilly @reillyadam.bsky.social · 25/04/2026Development at the Mass. GOP convention that may be of interest to #mapoli fans--the party endorsed Wayland selectwoman Anne Brensley for LG with 57 percent of the vote. She'd been endorsed by gov candidate Mike Minogue. Mike Kennealy's running mate Anne Manning Martin was second with 27 percent... 120
Adam Reilly @reillyadam.bsky.social · 06/04/2026That's one way to put it. (The article, from AP via the Boston Globe, omits "Open the Fuckin' Strait, you crazy bastards") www.bostonglobe.com/2026/04/05/n... 093
Adam Reilly @reillyadam.bsky.social · 03/04/2026Tired of these headlines that are like: "She married a cheesemonger. Then she learned she was lactose intolerant." 0133
Adam Reilly @reillyadam.bsky.social · 16/03/2026Dig if you will the picture: come St. Patrick's Day 2027, they just...cancel the breakfast. Would anyone miss it? www.bostonglobe.com/2026/03/15/m... #mapoli #bospoli @gbhnews.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gybostonglobe.comAt annual St. Patrick’s Day Breakfast, Democrats roast their rivals - The Boston GlobeNotably missing from the celebration: Mayor Michelle Wu, who skipped the annual event amid a clash with Collins over long-stalled property tax legislation he has opposed on Beacon Hill. 140
Reposted by Adam ReillyJesse Eisinger @jeisinger.bsky.social · 13/03/2026This is a good lesson for journalists: Use plain language to state true things clearly. 462151863211
Adam Reilly @reillyadam.bsky.social · 18/02/2026NEW: In 1988, Jesse Jackson and Mike Dukakis were a political odd couple www.wgbh.org/news/politic... #mapoli @gbhnews.bsky.socialwgbh.orgIn 1988, Jesse Jackson and Mike Dukakis were a political odd coupleBoth men sought the presidency. They came from different backgrounds, held different goals, and had radically different styles. 020
Adam Reilly @reillyadam.bsky.social · 06/02/2026NEW: White Stadium project to cost Boston $135 million www.wgbh.org/news/politic... #mapoli #bospoli via Saraya Wintersmith @gbhnews.bsky.socialwgbh.orgWhite Stadium redevelopment now set to cost Boston taxpayers $135 millionMayor Wu made the announcement via BlueSky Friday morning. 001
Adam Reilly @reillyadam.bsky.social · 03/02/2026NEW: Reform ICE or abolish it? Where the Massachusetts congressional delegation stands www.wgbh.org/news/politic... #mapoli @gbhnews.bsky.socialwgbh.orgReform ICE or abolish it? Here's where Mass. federal lawmakers standSome of the state's legislators on Capitol Hill argue that the controversial agency is tainted beyond repair. 163
Adam Reilly @reillyadam.bsky.social · 09/01/2026NEW: @lynch.house.gov says the US is becoming a "gangster nation" www.wgbh.org/news/politic... #mapoli #bospoli @gbhnewswgbh.orgLynch: US becoming a ‘gangster nation’The Mass. congressman condemned the invasion of Venezuela and the death of Renee Good 4157
Adam Reilly @reillyadam.bsky.social · 03/01/2026NEW: Judge OKs Moises Rodrigues's inauguration as mayor of Brockton despite ongoing legal challenge www.wgbh.org/news/politic... #mapoli @gbhnews.bsky.socialwgbh.orgJudge denies request to stop Moises Rodrigues’ inauguration as mayor of BrocktonJean Bradley Derenoncourt, who finished second in the mayoral race, is seeking to overturn the election in court. 000
Adam Reilly @reillyadam.bsky.social · 29/12/2025NEW: How to ring in 2026 at First Night Boston (and how not to) www.wgbh.org/news/local/2... #mapoli #bospoli @gbhnews.bsky.socialwgbh.orgHow to ring in 2026 at First Night BostonThe city’s New Year’s Eve celebration marks its 50th anniversary. 010
Adam Reilly @reillyadam.bsky.social · 16/12/2025NEW: No Massachusetts Republicans are defending President Trump's rant about Rob Reiner--but their condemnations vary in intensity www.wgbh.org/news/politic... #mapoli #bospoli @gbhnews.bsky.socialwgbh.orgProminent Mass. Republicans condemn Trump’s Reiner remarksDisapproval is a common theme, but the nuances of their responses vary. 121
Adam Reilly @reillyadam.bsky.social · 16/12/2025Thanks for reading. I think when a public figure makes a claim that their city/state/country is "the best" in any particular area it's newsworthy and merits further exploration. And yes, this is the second time in two years that I've subjected the mayor's repeated claims to scrutiny. 120
Adam Reilly @reillyadam.bsky.social · 16/12/2025Sometimes she says "safest major city," sometimes "safest city." She did both in yesterday's presser. 000
Adam Reilly @reillyadam.bsky.social · 16/12/2025NEW: Amid uptick in homicides, @mayorwu.boston.gov reiterates "safest city" claim--but the data suggest otherwise www.wgbh.org/news/politic... #mapoli #bospoli @gbhnews.bsky.socialwgbh.orgWu again claims Boston is safest city in US. But recent data suggests otherwise.The source of her current assertion remains unclear. 211
Adam Reilly @reillyadam.bsky.social · 05/12/2025The popular choice here is Markey, but there's a case to be made for Moulton too ⬇️ 000
Adam Reilly @reillyadam.bsky.social · 05/12/2025Hey Matthew--I'm a reporter at WGBH in Boston trying to do the exact same thing. Did you have any success? If so, could you DM me, give me a call (617-300-2534), or send me an email (adam_reilly@wgbh.org)? Thanks--Adam Reilly 100
Adam Reilly @reillyadam.bsky.social · 04/12/2025That's the near-consensus. But I've come to believe there's a potential upside for Moulton too. 000
Adam Reilly @reillyadam.bsky.social · 04/12/2025NEW: With Ayanna Pressley on the Senate-race sidelines, who benefits--Ed Markey or Seth Moulton? www.wgbh.org/news/politic... #mapoli via @gbhnews.bsky.socialwgbh.orgWith Pressley on the sidelines in Senate race, who benefits?Most observers say Markey, but it’s not unanimous. 040
Adam Reilly @reillyadam.bsky.social · 25/11/2025NEW: State antisemitism commission issues findings, drawing praise and a measure of pushback www.wgbh.org/news/politic... #mapoli via @gbhnews.bsky.socialgoogle.comGoogle Search 000
Adam Reilly @reillyadam.bsky.social · 18/11/2025NEW: Don't expect to see Mayor Wu throwing her political muscle behind a new push for statewide rent control www.wgbh.org/news/politic... #mapoli @gbhnews.bsky.socialwgbh.orgWu wary of one-size-fits-all ballot question on rent controlThe mayor supports rent stabilization, but says different municipalities need flexibility. 021
Adam Reilly @reillyadam.bsky.social · 14/11/2025NEW: Massachusetts Republicans are keeping quiet about whether the public should be offering tips to ICE--with the notable exception of US Senate hopeful John Deaton www.wgbh.org/news/politic... #mapoli @gbhnews.bsky.socialwgbh.orgMass. Republicans mostly mum on public tips to ICEA BU student claims he contacted the feds before a recent raid in Allston. 120
Reposted by Adam ReillyAdam Reilly @reillyadam.bsky.social · 13/11/2025NEW: After ballot Q win, Somerville backers want divestment from Israel to become a reality www.wgbh.org/news/politic... #mapoli @gbhnews.bsky.socialwgbh.orgAfter ballot Q win, Somerville backers want divestment from Israel to become a realityBackers of the proposed measure are rallying at City Hall before Thursday’s City Council meeting. 012
Adam Reilly @reillyadam.bsky.social · 13/11/2025NEW: After ballot Q win, Somerville backers want divestment from Israel to become a reality www.wgbh.org/news/politic... #mapoli @gbhnews.bsky.socialwgbh.orgAfter ballot Q win, Somerville backers want divestment from Israel to become a realityBackers of the proposed measure are rallying at City Hall before Thursday’s City Council meeting. 012
Adam Reilly @reillyadam.bsky.social · 15/04/2025Agonizing, essential read www.npr.org/sections/goa...npr.orgHaunted by hopelessness: 12 Zambians share their stories as HIV drugs run outMothers and children, husbands and wives, doctors, truck drivers and religious leaders are all grappling with the fallout from the sudden U.S. cuts in aid. 021
Adam Reilly @reillyadam.bsky.social · 11/03/2025If she'd only said that I'd agree with you. But there's this, too, which is about more than the deficiencies of flex posts: 010
Adam Reilly @reillyadam.bsky.social · 11/03/2025NEW: Mayor Wu tells GBH's Boston Public Radio the city has moved too fast on street changes www.wgbh.org/news/politic... #mapoli #bospoli @gbhnews.bsky.socialwgbh.orgMayor Wu says Boston has moved too fast on street changesBike and bus lanes have become a flashpoint in Boston’s 2025 mayoral election. 231
Reposted by Adam ReillyCaitlin is Tired @looly.bsky.social · 05/03/2025I'd like to see a full-throated defense of our city's progressive values and how they have contributed to our marked recent successes in public safety, especially in comparison to cities that have pursued aggressive policies that put communities at risk for crime and poor health outcomes. 0131
Reposted by Adam Reilly. @goldberg107.bsky.social · 05/03/2025A spine and a realistic view of the current administration, meaning she knows this is a show. 041
