CORRECTION
In an article published in the Nov. 10 print edition titled “‘Rhee-act: Bostonians protest suggested privatization of education,” the author wrote that according to fliers handed out at the protest, WGBH paid Michelle Rhee $50,000.00 to speak. However, this is incorrect. WGBH did not pay or contribute any money. Rhee came as part of The [...]
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In a staff edit from Nov. 2, titled “Bearing the Cross,” the opinion editor unintentionally did not attribute the background information cited in the first three paragraphs. The opinion editor reviews many publications and draws upon many sources when developing the views that we express in our editorial. Unfortunately, in this case, the editor was [...]
CORRECTION
In an article published in Monday’s issue, titled “MBTA may shut down program for elderly, disabled,” the author incorrectly attributed a quotation– that asked for a fare increase rather than a service cut to save The Ride program, and called Bostonians “whiney”– to Melissa Dullea, the MBTA director of planning and schedules. The quotation was [...]
CORRECTION
In an article published in Thursday’s issue titled “Activists congregate to promote world peace,” the author incorrectly paraphrased Penny Joy Snider-Light, a peace Representative at the World Peace Prayer Society. In addition, the author incorrectly wrote that Snider-Light has been a member of the NGO-affiliate of UN since her time at Simmons College. However, Snider-Light [...]
Correction
In a news story Tuesday (‘Wash. Journalism Center to change locations, revamp for fall 2010,’ page 1), College of Communication Dean Tom Fiedler incorrectly said the lease on the Center’s 2807 Connecticut Ave. address would end at the end of this month, when in fact it will end Dec. 31, 2010, according to International Programs Executive Director Philippe Pavillard.
