Commentary: Facing the fears of a second Trump presidency
These fears are not misplaced or overhyped. We carry the history of our ancestors who survived the brutality of discrimination and political violence.
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Kamala Harris has nearly disappeared into the background
With rare exception, we haven’t seen her out front demonstrating the political talents that made her a standout. -
The Mass. Legislature doesn't see the world like the rest of us — and it doesn't have to
A lack of competition invites a focus on internal politics over the public good. -
This Galentine’s Day, raise a glass to the enduring power of female friendships
Research confirms the social, emotional and even physical health benefits of women’s friendships. -
Struggling to understand the Monterey Park killings and the fatal beating of Tyre Nichols
In both cases, the attackers were themselves members of marginalized communities. -
Mayor Wu is right to push for rent stabilization
Even the mayor's plan is not a wholesale solution, affordable housing is urgently needed. -
Why has dangerous lying become so normalized in politics?
George Santos lied about his biography, yet was still sworn into Congress. -
The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s words are even more relevant today
It’s a testament to his brilliance that so much of what he said is still quoted, but some have willfully distorted his words. -
Massachusetts' $15 minimum wage is finally here. It's not enough.
Full-time employees are struggling to keep food on the table.
