In the world of transit advocacy, there are those who push for sweeping changes such as regional rail, connecting the Red and Blue subway lines, or doing away with transit […]
Dogged advocate for putting more bodies on trains
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The Codast: Dogged advocate for putting more bodies on trains
In the world of transit advocacy, there are those who push for sweeping changes such as regional rail, connecting the Red and Blue subway lines, or doing away with transit […]
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Dogged advocate for putting more bodies on trains
In the world of transit advocacy, there are those who push for sweeping changes such as regional rail, connecting the Red and Blue subway lines, or doing away with transit […]
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We need to talk about periods
IN 2014 a German nongovernmental organization called WASH United dubbed May 28 “International Menstrual Hygiene Day” to raise visibility around the daily struggle many people face with menstrual hygiene management. […]
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Government gadfly extraordinaire
RONALD ALEXANDER of Wellesley says he files open meeting law complaints and public records requests as a hobby, but some think that hobby has morphed into an obsession. Alexander has […]
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Warren should now champion race dialogue at home, too
SEN. ELIZABETH WARREN is running for president with an ever-percolating pot of policy ideas. She has advanced a cornucopia of legislative proposals in recent weeks, earning her the mark of […]
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Why Massachusetts was right to reject judicial term limits – again
The framers of the Massachusetts Constitution believed fair judicial decisions required that judges be removed from politics. And so the constitution provides that, after their nomination by the governor and […]
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An equity to-do list for Boston’s new school superintendent
Dear Dr. Cassellius, Welcome to Boston! You will find a city eager to be able to trust and believe its school leaders. You will also find a city divided racially, […]
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Kicking the tires on battery-electric buses
THERE IS GROWING CONSENSUS that our transportation system needs to move away from fossil fuels toward a cleaner electric-powered future. This is not only an environmental issue. It goes directly […]
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A different take on congestion pricing
GETTING AROUND GREATER BOSTON can be a nightmare, and it’s holding back our economy and quality of life. With traffic apps showing a spidery network of solid red roadways from […]
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Gene editing for plants could feed the world
THE NEW ENGLAND life sciences industry has produced an explosion of therapies for small patient populations with rare diseases. Last year, fully half of newly approved drugs were for these […]
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Judge turns down plea deal from US attorney
The district court judge accused of allegedly helping an undocumented immigrant evade capture by federal authorities is not going gently into that goodnight. The Boston Globe reports that Judge Shelley […]
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Judge turns down plea deal from US attorney
THE DISTRICT COURT judge accused of allegedly helping an undocumented immigrant evade capture by federal authorities is not going gently into that goodnight. The Boston Globe reports that Judge Shelley […]
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New Bedford charter school plan on the ropes
A PLAN TOUTED by state education leaders as a breakthrough compromise aimed at healing the rift between district and charter schools has instead inflamed passions on Beacon Hill where the […]
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Boston officials need to fund violence prevention
BOSTON MAYOR MARTY WALSH recently submitted his proposed fiscal 2020 operating and capital budget to the Boston City Council. From April 22 to May 21, the City Council held hearing […]
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Boston students get unfortunate education in racism
Along with all the art on the walls, Boston seventh graders on a field trip to the Museum of Fine Arts last week saw some upsetting displays of modern-day racism. […]
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Boston students get unfortunate education in racism
ALONG WITH ALL the art on the walls, Boston seventh graders on a field trip to the Museum of Fine Arts last week saw some upsetting displays of modern-day racism. […]
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Boncore withdraws pharma-friendly budget amendment
WITH A PHARMA-FRIENDLY amendment withdrawn from consideration, the Senate is on track to stick with its more hardline approach toward MassHealth drug pricing in the fiscal 2020 budget. That would […]
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Encore president says casino will open on time
THE TOP OFFICIAL at Encore Boston Harbor told state regulators on Wednesday that the Everett hotel and casino will open on schedule at 10 a.m. June 23. It will also […]
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What’s in your electricity bill?
It’s a simple question – what charges are contained in your electricity bill? But the answer isn’t that simple. Indeed, there’s a lot more going on with your bill than […]
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In Newton, the everyday version of “Varsity Blues” scandal
NEVER MIND BRIBING the college tennis coach and all its potential downsides — like a felony conviction and jail time. It turns out going to Newton North High School also […]
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In Newton, the everyday version of “Varsity Blues” scandal
Never mind bribing the college tennis coach and all its potential downsides — like a felony conviction and jail time. It turns out going to Newton North High School also […]
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Talks over, Wynn now committed to casino
STATE HOUSE NEWS SERVICE THE DISCUSSIONS between Wynn Resorts and MGM Resorts around a possible sale of the soon-to-open Encore Boston Harbor casino in Everett are over and Wynn Resorts […]
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Senate trying to limit policy proposals in budget
THIS YEAR THE annual spending bill may be just that. While the budget process is only about halfway through, the leadership of both legislative branches appears determined to focus on […]