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Why Is Voter Turnout In Local Elections So Low?
I continue to be confused by the same voters who are so passionate about national elections yet disconnected from their local government. -
Banning Plastic Bags Won't Save The Planet
When our groceries are wrapped in reams of cellophane and our drinks served in non-recyclable cups, it’s time we take a closer look at our global consumption habits. -
IMHO: Trump Made The Right Call On E-Cigarettes. Let’s See Where It Actually Goes.
Jim Braude shares his thoughts on the growing public health concern of e-cigarette use — and says we’ll have to wait and see whether President Trump follows through on his promises about it. -
Elizabeth Warren Is Evolving — You're Forgiven If You Didn't Notice
The transition from expert to leader appears to be underway. -
Why Democrats Debating Medicare For All Is, Well, Silly
Republicans don't have a plan—aside from bankrupting working folks. Dems need to weaponize that void. -
Here Are Three Questions Still To Be Answered About The Meltdown Of The MIT Media Lab
Despite Joi Ito’s departure, we may be still closer to the beginning of this story than the end. -
The Misguided 'MeToo Kit' Asks Us To Accept The Inevitability Of Sexual Assault
A Brooklyn-based company has launched a do-it-yourself evidence collection kit to keep in your dorm in case you are raped. -
IMHO: Pot Shop Diversity
Jim Braude shares his thoughts on the lagging racial diversity in the ownership ranks of the state’s budding legal marijuana industry. -
Hats Off To Gronkowski And Luck For Standing Up For Self-Care
I was fascinated by the amount of hostility directed at the former NFL players, especially since the fierce debate seemed to start and end with a challenge to their manliness. -
No Shortage Of Would-be Kennedy Successors, If Joe Takes The Leap For Senate Campaign
The race — assuming it happens — will likely shape up similarly to the one that played out further north in the state last year, after Niki Tsongas announced her intention to retire from Congress.
