Commentary: Jesse Jackson’s message of hope lives on
It feels right that he died during Black History Month, because he was Black history.
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Honoring The Legacy Of James Brown's 'Say It Loud'
The song remains a musical moment of pride for a community. -
Media Roundup: A.G. Sulzberger Proves His Mettle; How Tech (Slightly) Offsets Newsroom Cuts; And Woodward and Bernstein Are Back
Sulzberger's measured but unstinting reaction to Trump's falsehoods set exactly the right tone. -
On Massachusetts' Knee-Jerk Reaction To Safe Injection Sites
Safe injection sites in 9 countries like Canada, Spain, and Australia have proven effective in harm reduction. -
Despite Ongoing Losses, John Henry Insists That The Boston Globe Is Not For Sale
Five years after taking over the Globe, Henry talks about his hopes, his frustrations — and what he sees as the loss of journalistic objectivity. -
William Gross And Mayor Walsh's 2nd Term Team
The philosophy — 'If it it's not broke, don't fix it' — is defensible. But is it sufficient? -
Don't Cry For Alan Dershowitz
My take on invites to Martha's Vineyard dinner parties, shunning, and the political divide. -
Media Roundup: Censorship In Los Angeles; Government-Funded News In New Jersey; And The Death Of A Pioneer
LA Times editor Norman Pearlstine was on the wrong side of the First Amendment in the Valerie Plame affair. This time he's on the side of the angels. -
Six Steps For Solving The Statewide Affordable Housing Crisis
Across the Commonwealth, young families and seniors are finding it difficult to find and afford the housing they need in the communities where they grew up or raised families.
