‘It’s time to say no’

At the 1988 Republican National Convention in New Orleans, George H.W. Bush swore an oath to his party: “Read my lips: No new taxes.“ Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. He won the election. Then, he raised taxes. The move alienated Republican activists, and GOP lore…

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Joseph J. Collins, pivotal figure in TV’s transition to cable and internet, dies at 81

Joseph J. Collins, a pivotal figure in the evolution of television’s transition from broadcast dominance to cable and ultimately the internet, died Thursday at his home in Rhode Island. He was 81. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. “Joe was instrumental in building the first cable…

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