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 Are There So Few Black Competitive Swimmers?
"I happened to be watching the 2016 Rio women’s swimming competition in Brazil when the USA’s Simone Manuel won. I was frankly surprised when her brown face popped up after touching the pool wall in victory." -
The Supreme Court May Be Poised To Weaken Libel Protections For The Press
Changes to safeguards that we had long taken for granted are starting to look inevitable. -
Why The Expanded Child Tax Credit Will Help Lift Poor Families Out Of Poverty
Most analysts agree the expansion of the child tax credit has the potential to slash the amount of U.S. child poverty in half. -
Pondering The Winthrop Shooter's Journey To Becoming A Racist
He didn’t seem to fit the stereotype of a loner with a lack of social skills and not much education. -
What, In Light Of Juneteenth, Is The Fourth Of July?
With two wildly different — yet celebratory — liberation narratives about independence, Americans must reconcile her founding ideals with their spotty lived reality. -
The 2021 New England Muzzle Awards: Spotlighting 10 Who Diminish Free Speech
The 24th year of documenting outrages against the First Amendment. -
What's Your Motivation To Get Vaccinated? How About A Million Bucks?
Non vaccinated Massachusetts residents will miss out on the chance for the five $1 million jackpots. -
Arlington Police Chief: Don’t Ban Law Enforcement From Pride
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