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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Note To ABC: The Stakes Are Too High To Tolerate Errors Such As Brian Ross' Flynn Whopper
The tribalism that infects our public debate ensures that the monumental error committed last week by ABC News’ Brian Ross will have little effect among… -
Amazon Is Grooming The Next Generation Of Consumerists
Just in time for the season of full on consumerism, Amazon’s latest grab for world domination. The ubiquitous retailer recently announced a new buying… -
How The Republican Tax Plan Punishes Mass. Schools – Especially The Poorest
Just three years ago, Lawrence Public Schools welcomed Barack Obama’s Secretary of Education to celebrate the impressive gains made in this largely… -
The End Of Net Neutrality Will Cripple The First Amendment
The guiding principle behind the First Amendment is that we all have a right to be heard. It is up to each of us, of course, whether we choose to listen.… -
Would More Tolls Level The Playing Field For Drivers, Or Just Be A Money Grab For The State?
These days, I have to leave very early to get to my dentist appointments because I travel the long and not-so-scenic Route 9. So far, I’ve been lucky… -
Boston Media: The FCC, Cross Ownership, And Dirty Politics
The Federal Communications Commission overturned a decades-old rule last week that prohibited common ownership of a television or radio station and a… -
Quote All The Scripture You Want, Roy Moore — That Doesn't Make You Innocent
A word to Judge Roy Moore, from, well, the word:“But among you there must not be even a hint of sexual immorality, or of any kind of impurity, or of… -
To Reduce Crime, Make Sure Those Released From Prison Have A Job And A Place To Live
This week, the Massachusetts House passed a sweeping criminal justice reform bill. The House’s efforts followed a vote last month by the Massachusetts…
