Commentary: Facing the fears of a second Trump presidency
These fears are not misplaced or overhyped. We carry the history of our ancestors who survived the brutality of discrimination and political violence.
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Pay attention to Russia’s disinformation campaign
It’s a weapon equal to the ballistic strength of the most powerful military artillery. -
It’s time to create a city office dedicated to Boston waterfront projects
Seattle and New York have shown how it can be done. -
The historic significance of the confirmation vote for Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson
It’s possible that by week’s end, Jackson will be the third Black justice and the sixth woman ever to serve on the high court. -
The essential fragility of Boston's magnificent harbor
Improperly treated waste from homes, business and hospitals is a real-life threat. -
Feeling disappointed by the alleged wrongdoing of Black activist Monica Cannon-Grant
Cannon-Grant is accused of raiding the collected money and grants donated to her organization for her own use. -
'It's like our crown': Anti-hair discrimination bills help Black girls embrace their natural hair
The Mass. House of Representatives recently passed a bill banning discrimination based on natural hairstyle or texture. A day later, the U.S. House passed the CROWN Act. -
What The New York Times gets wrong — and right — in its editorial about free speech
The whole thing has the feel of writing-by-committee, and that’s never the way to put forth a strong, coherent argument. -
Can I be happy to be nappy in Massachusetts?
It’s insulting that Black people are being policed by lawmakers, that how we wear our hair is up to a vote.
