Keller @ Large: Words Matter, So Let's Be More Thoughtful
All of us need to be more thoughtful about what we say and when we say it, not to be politically correct, but to be sane and responsible.
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All of us need to be more thoughtful about what we say and when we say it, not to be politically correct, but to be sane and responsible.
When Donald Trump urged early voters who'd cast ballots for Clinton to "change your vote" this week, it seems the words caused some confusion.
A Donald Trump supporter was arrested while wearing a mask and holding a plastic knife.
A Portsmouth High School teacher dressed as Donald Trump and reportedly danced to a song that said 'F--- Donald Trump.'
Donald Trump is praising the FBI's decision to investigate new emails found in the probe of Hillary Clinton's private server.
We asked voters what word they would use to describe the candidates and the results are awful.
Jon says whatever reluctance we have to engage in guilt by association seems to have disappeared during this campaign.
Jon says that, without the fact-checkers, reflexive dissemblers like Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump would run roughshod.
According to the new WBZ-TV & Radio/UMass Amherst poll, all the negative campaigning has succeeded in gutting the popularity of the two major-party presidential nominees.
Libertarian vice presidential candidate William Weld is urging voters torn between major-party presidential candidates Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump to reject Trump.
Jon says the differences between the way men and women vote can sometimes be decisive, but may become less of a factor this November.
Jon says he's not usually a fan of media bashing, but he thinks the media should stop trying to pick a winner of the presidential election before voters do.
WBZ-TV's Jon Keller discusses the latest election developments with political analyst Joanna Weiss and political strategist Charley Manning.
There's quite the uproar over Donald Trump's claim he might refuse to concede if he loses. Jon looks at the business reasons why Trump might or might not make good on that threat.
Liza Ryan, Organizing Director for the non-profit, non-partisan organization MIRA and Campaign Coordinator Joel Rivera discuss the current election and the latest presidential debate.
Jon says Donald Trump needed to state his case without losing his cool along the way, as he did in the first two debates.
Did Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump follow Jon's road map to success in their final debate?
The third presidential debate opened with a measured, policy-focused discussion — a stark contrast to the heated and highly personal clashes that defined the earlier contests.
A new poll finds that nearly 1 in 4 millennials would prefer a meteor strike rather than Hillary Clinton or Donald Trump being elected president.
Donald Trump accused the media and the Clinton campaign of conspiring against him to undermine a free and fair election.
Trump appeared at a campaign event at a car dealership in Portsmouth, N.H.
Speaking at a campaign rally in New Hampshire, Mrs. Obama called Donald Trump's comments from 2005 "shocking and demeaning."
Jon says November 8th has to be about more than just who is worse.
One topic Brady did not care to discuss was Donald Trump and the presidential candidate's idea of "locker room talk."
So where does this debate leave the race?
With plenty of sunshine and warm weather finally arriving, people in Massachusetts were out and about taking advantage this weekend.
The family of Molly Bish, who disappeared in 2000 at 16 years old, helped establish the Molly Bish Center for the Protection of Children and the Elderly at Anna Maria College.
The first-place Braves took two of three from Boston for their 13th win in 15 series this season.
A New Hampshire State Police trooper used his cruiser to stop a wrong-way driver earlier Sunday morning, leading to the arrest of two people.
Known formally as Gurnet Light, a historic lighthouse has guided mariners at the entrance to Plymouth Harbor for generations.
The family of Molly Bish, who disappeared in 2000 at 16 years old, helped establish the Molly Bish Center for the Protection of Children and the Elderly at Anna Maria College.
A New Hampshire State Police trooper used his cruiser to stop a wrong-way driver earlier Sunday morning, leading to the arrest of two people.
Temperatures could break records in Boston this week.
With plenty of sunshine and warm weather finally arriving, people in Massachusetts were out and about taking advantage this weekend.
WBZ-TV political analyst Jon Keller talks to Massachusetts State Senate president Karen Spilka.
Many people fear that a family history of dementia dooms them to inevitably suffer the condition themselves. But a new tool, the Brain Care Score, shows how lifestyle changes can be beneficial, cutting the risk of dementia.
There was a possible measles exposure at Logan Airport in Boston last week, Massachusetts health officials say.
A new study finds that a simple blood test could predict Alzheimer's disease long before symptoms appear.
The Lone Star tick, which can cause alpha-gal syndrome, is spreading north throughout Massachusetts.
Boston's cold and snowy winter might have an effect on this year's pollen allergy season.
A driver from Southboro, Massachusetts struggled for months to unravel a frustrating mix up with his E-ZPass account.
The gunman who allegedly opened fire on passing cars on Memorial Drive in Cambridge, Massachusetts is 46-year-old Tyler Brown from Boston.
There have been four violent attacks in three weeks at Tewksbury Hospital and a state representative is taking the fight to Beacon Hill to give security the non-lethal equipment back.
A family is demanding answers from the Gloucester, Massachusetts school district, after learning their five-year-old son was left alone in a quiet room for nearly half an hour.
A nurse says the decision is leaving the staff and patients at Tewksbury Hospital vulnerable to serious injury.
Both the Trump and Healey administrations are using government websites to blame each other for the shutdown.
Which party stands to take more of the blame from voters for the government shutdown? Here's what a new poll says.
A UNH Survey Center/Granite State poll shows John Sununu crushing Scott Brown by 23 points among likely primary voters in New Hampshire.
Seth Moulton said he's running against Sen. Ed Markey because "our party leaders are clinging to that old playbook."
Maine Governor Janet Mills' run for Senate comes with an unusual promise - she will only serve one six-year term.
Dover Saddlery is closing its Wellesley, Massachusetts store and preparing for more than 100 layoffs.
The "dirty soda" trend is coming to drive-thrus all over Massachusetts as Dunkin' is now serving up its own version of the viral drink.
Smokey Bones is closing all of its restaurants, including Massachusetts locations in Tyngsboro and Taunton.
Boston ranks right up there with Hawaii as one of the most expensive vacation spots in the country, according to a new report.
The Market Basket Board of Directors was justified in firing longtime CEO Arthur T. Demoulas, a judge ruled Monday.
Known formally as Gurnet Light, a historic lighthouse has guided mariners at the entrance to Plymouth Harbor for generations.
From private cruises to quintessential clambakes, Essex River Cruises offers a front-row seat to the beauty of the Great Marsh.
Argia Mystic Cruises in Mystic, Connecticut is one of the last commercial sailing ships in the region, offering a rare chance to explore the area by sea.
A 2026 James Beard Award finalist for Best Chef, and 3-time Chopped champion, Evan Hennessey uses locally farmed and foraged foots to create artistically inspired dishes.
In Groton, Massachusetts, there is a recently opened state-of-the-art venue that is becoming one of the region's premier nonprofit music destinations.
The first-place Braves took two of three from Boston for their 13th win in 15 series this season.
The major league-best Atlanta Braves defeated the Boston Red Sox 3-2 on Friday night.
Kyle Schwarber hit his major league-leading 18th home run and the Phillies defeated the Red Sox 3-1 on Thursday night.
After days of leaks and rumors, the NFL finally released the full schedule for the New England Patriots.
The New England Patriots won't have to wait long for another crack at the Seattle Seahawks after getting dominated in the Super Bowl.
A Boston man says he's lucky to be alive after jumping into the Charles River to save his dog.
Little Joe the gorilla is leaving Boston after decades at the Franklin Park Zoo.
There's been another sighting of an unusual killer whale named Old Thom in the waters off Massachusetts.
A soccer coach in Ludlow, Massachusetts plans to pay it forward after winning big on a lottery scratch ticket.
The Rumney Rocks Climbing Area is partially closed as nesting peregrine falcons could attack rock climbers.