Best of Boston
Best Columnist, Political
Scott Lehigh
A breath of fresh air on the otherwise predictable Globe op-ed page, who actually goes out and covers political events—something too few other columnists bother [...] read more»
2001 Best Columnist, Political
Howie Carr
The Herald's Howie Carr, for covering the establishment, instead of coveting a place in it. read more»
1999 Best Columnist, Political
Joe Sciacca, <em>Boston Herald</em>
Finally, a biting wit in town that's not Howie Carr. read more»
1988 Best Columnist, Political
Political Staff, <em>Boston Herald</em>
The paper's Sunday "Pols and Politics" column—a breezy, biting collection of one-liners, tidbits, and anecdotes culled from the annals of the state's number-one spectator sport—is [...] read more»
1984 Best Columnist, Political
Frank Phillips, <em>Boston Herald</em>
Beats the Globe with State House stories weekly, despite being outnumbered four to one by the Globe's reporters. read more»
1983 Best Columnist, Political
Peter Lucas, <em>Boston Herald</em>
You must read him to be informed, the Kevin White gaffe notwithstanding. read more»
1982 Best Columnist, Political
Howie Carr, the <em>Herald</em>
Sure, he writes for us too. In fact, we like to think his best work is here. 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»