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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IMHO: We Need Rent Control
Jim Braude shares his thoughts on how a tried-and-true solution might be the trick for addressing Boston’s rising housing prices. -
IMHO: The Other School Shooting Victims
Jim Braude shares his thoughts on how a spate of recent suicides shows the tragic, far-reaching impact that trauma from gun violence can have. -
Long-Overdue Calls To Abolish The Electoral College Are Finally Being Heard
Ultimately, we need to come to a consensus that nothing good comes of a presidency that was flawed right from the start by losing the popular vote. -
IMHO: Clarence Thomas’ Extremist View On Right To Counsel
Jim Braude shares his thoughts on the Supreme Court Justice’s recent opinion on the right to counsel for poor defendants. -
In Martha's Vineyard, How A Bingo Hall Might Change Aquinnah
My fear is that Aquinnah will soon become overrun with recreational gamblers, making it just another stop on their New England casino trail. -
Going Local To Go National: 2020's Trick Du Jour
Presidential hopefuls seek the authenticity of small crowds and intimate encounters. -
IMHO: 'Snow Plow Parents'
Jim Braude shares his thoughts on the latest annoying parenting trend. -
Why Has Massachusetts Short Changed Low Income College Students?
A leading philanthropist proposes a plan to change that.