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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Why The New York Times’ acquisition of The Athletic could create an existential crisis for local news
Subscribers who are mainly interested in the sports section may choose a Times-Athletic combination instead. -
Death threats are real for top officials of color. Still, Rachael Rollins won’t be protected today.
Rollins starts her new job today, charged with protecting Massachusetts citizens by prosecuting violations of federal laws. -
Stop the plague of child homicide with counseling, education and healthcare
Violence is not the problem of one neighborhood or one group. -
Build up education for Afghan refugees so they can thrive in the United States
Welcoming refugees is just the first step. We have to tailor our public systems to help them succeed. -
Axios Local is coming to Boston. Will it find a place on your smartphone?
With thin staffing, curated content and “a little fun,” it's hard to see this as a solution to the local news crisis. Still, it may appeal to the urban tech crowd. -
The MFA's complicated history with censoring queer desire pervades new exhibit
Barely a trace of queer erotica remains on display in the galleries, despite the museum’s rich holdings. -
How Massachusetts wins the fight against climate change
Making public transit free and electrifying the state’s energy grid are important first steps. -
St. Vincent nurses vote today whether to ratify their contract, a mark of labor relations in the time of COVID
The strike is part of a pandemic-forced fundamental shift in the employer-employee relationship.
