Prisoners' advocates urge Healey to address a backlog in parole hearings
Prisoners advocates say nearly 100 people who committed crimes as young adults will be ready for hearings in the next ten months following a court ruling.
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Boston reparations panel members are committed to their slow-moving work
One clear point of disagreement between task force members is public meetings — the panel has not had one since March.
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A century ago, Sargent's 'Synagogue' painting sparked controversy in Boston
The Boston Public Library's Triumph of Religion gallery includes a mural that the city's early Jewish community took issue with. -
Pro-Palestinian Emerson alumni urge a boycott of the college
Emerson Alumni for Justice in Palestine has asked grads to stop donations until the college makes changes -
Nobel-winning MIT professors say a strong democracy creates a strong economy
Two MIT professors, Daron Acemoglu and Simon Johnson, have been awarded the Nobel Prize in Economics for their research on global inequality. -
Advocates implore Healey to veto shield for Roxbury nonprofit accused of predatory lending
BlueHub Capital CEO Elyse Cherry says they help people who would otherwise be out of a home. -
Commuter Rail riders complain of ‘lack of communication’ as Chelsea fire shutters service
A massive overnight fire in Chelsea shut down train service on part of the Newburyport/Rockport Line.
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