Best of Boston
Best Columnist, Political
1982 Best Columnist
Anthony Lewis, <em>New York Times</em>
His columns carry a Boston dateline, so he counts as a local. He's consistently literate, which sets him apart. read more»
1982 Best Columnist, Investigated by the Boston Retirement Board
Dick Sinnott, the former city censor whose columns appeared in several local weeklies. read more»
1981 Best Columnist, Political
Ian Menzies, the <em>Globe</em>
Smart, cares about the city, avoids hyperbole. Worth listening to. Edges out the Herald's Peter Lucas, who's written one too many pro-Bellotti pieces. read more»
1980 Best Columnist, Local Gossip
<em>Herald</em>‘s Norma Nathan
Amusing and ultimately harmless. read more»
1979 Best Columnist, Funny
Diane White
We've said it before, and we'll say it again: the top talent at the Globe. read more»
1976 Best Columnist
Diane White, the<em>Boston Globe</em> and Laura Shapiro, the<em>Real Paper</em>
White and Shapiro are engaging writers with refreshing viewpoints. read more»
1975 Best Columnist
Dave O’Brian
Dave O'Brian, whose column, "Don't Quote Me," appears regularly in the Phoenix. In writing about the press, O'Brian explains what journalists should do as much [...] read more»