Write-in candidates add some competition to sleepy legislative election season
A handful of candidates for Massachusetts House and Senate seats made the general election ballot through successful write-in campaigns in the September primary.
Subscribe to our newsletters
Stay in the loop with "The Wake Up" from Morning Edition’s Paris & Jeremy, landing in your inbox three times a week.
A Walk Down the Block: Boston's Spooky Streets Halloween parties
How a Jamaica Plain resident got a city grant to shut down her street for a safe and spooky event.
-
Illinois official chosen as next Cannabis Control Commission director
David Lakeman was the CCC's first point-person on Beacon Hill. He worked as its director of government affairs from 2018 until 2020. -
These self-guided walks encourage reflection and gratitude. The first ‘Grace Trail’ was in Plymouth.
Each trail across the country is created to reflect its community, but they all have one thing in common: a path exploring grace. -
Convention board picks 'agent of change' as executive director
The agency has been struggling with its public image as issues have come to light related to racial discrimination and other concerns. -
Former Washington Post editor criticizes paper's decision not to endorse a presidential candidate
Marty Baron was quick to call out The Washington Post owner Jeff Bezos for yielding to pressure from former President Donald Trump. -
How Massachusetts politics made Jill Stein run
The Green Party presidential hopeful discusses her second presidential bid, her opponents, that Putin photo, and why she thinks she can win.
GBH News podcasts
What Is Owed?
In What Is Owed?, a new 7-part podcast, GBH News political reporter Saraya Wintersmith seeks to understand what reparations might look like in one of the oldest cities in America.
Our donors say...
"[GBH's] programs satisfy my desire to learn something new everyday."
- A donor in North Dartmouth
From Rick Steves and America's Test Kitchen to FRONTLINE and AMERICAN EXPERIENCE, GBH broadens horizons. Help us broaden our reach.
Donate
- A donor in North Dartmouth
From Rick Steves and America's Test Kitchen to FRONTLINE and AMERICAN EXPERIENCE, GBH broadens horizons. Help us broaden our reach.