Assistant Metro Editor
Needham is the political editor, overseeing coverage of the State House, City Hall, and Massachusetts politics. She previously worked as a political reporter for The Providence Journal. She is a graduate of Bowdoin College and the Columbia Graduate School of Journalism.
Latest stories
Timeline of Timothy P. Cahill case
By Cynthia Needham , Globe Staff
Timeline of Timothy P. Cahill case
Warren edging Brown in new poll
By Globe Staff ,
The poll shows Elizabeth Warren with a five-point lead over Scott Brown, but the survey also found that more voters view both candidates unfavorably.
Brown campaign calls behavior ‘unacceptable’
By Cynthia Needham , Globe Staff
Senator Scott Brown’s campaign called the behavior of some staffers “unacceptable,” as a Cherokee Nation leader denounced what he called “offensive and racist behavior” towards Native Americans.
Governor Patrick will sign ‘three strikes’ bill
By Cynthia Needham , Globe Staff
The governor pledged to sign the controversial bill, despite the Legislature’s refusal to add a provision that would give judges more flexibility in sentencing.