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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Don't Shoot The Messenger: Trump's DACA Plan Has A Certain Logic
In theory, Donald Trump’s plan to “phase out” the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrival (DACA) program is a logical step in what Barack Obama was trying… -
A Year Later, Colin Kaepernick Is Paying For His Protest
You’ll be forgiven if you’re surprised that I’ve been paying attention to the start of this year’s football season. No doubt, Boston fans have it circled… -
Public-Interest Media Warned Of Texas Catastrophe: Still Time To Learn From Harvey
No, the still-unfolding catastrophe in Texas could not have been prevented. But vital investigative reporting over the past year and a half shows how it… -
Bail Reform And The Legacy Of Justice Geraldine Hines
Last Friday, the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court issued a powerful opinion in favor of bail reform. The case involved a man named Jahmal Brangan, who… -
How Do We Prevent Our Country's Truth From Its Own Eclipse?
It is comforting to know that there are still happenings powerful enough to put the world’s business on pause. For a few hours on Tuesday, strangers,… -
Can The Democrats Profit From MSNBC's Success?
MSNBC has been on a roll ever since Donald Trump was elected president. And last week, the left-leaning network hit a new high. For the first time ever,… -
The Real Target Of Boston's Counter-Protest Was Trump
There’s been so much written and said about free speech and the lack thereof at Saturday’s rally on the Boston Common that the big picture is in danger of… -
Free Speech Banned On Boston Common: The City’s Ignominious Failure
“They made a desert, and they called it peace.” –Tacitus The blessings of free speech were lost on Boston Common this past Saturday, and the question now…
