To be female, Black and patriotic
For many Black Americans, the stars and stripes have always carried a dual meaning.
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Ministering To Puerto Rico's Pain: Civil Legal Aid Lawyers Assisting Those Seeking Mass. Refuge
Five months after Hurricane Maria devastated Puerto Rico, the situation on the island remains dire, and states throughout the nation have welcomed Puerto… -
Boston, Don't Get Blinded Wooing Amazon — Apple Is On The Market
It seems like the whole town is buzzing with excitement about Boston and Somerville making Amazon’s 20-city shortlist for the company’s new HQ2… -
Explaining The Mystery: Why Ayanna Pressley Is Running For Congress
In declaring her candidacy for Congress Tuesday against Somerville’s Michael Capuano, Boston city councilor Ayanna Pressley willfully broke the… -
Won't Get Fooled Again: Why The Pundits Didn't Swoon Over Trump's Speech
Note to readers: this post includes profanity that may be offensive.Two days before President Trump delivered his first State of the Union address, New… -
Trump, Comey and Mueller: A Morality Play in Many Acts
“I mean – hell, I been surprised how sane you guys are,” intoned R. P. McMurphy in Ken Kesey’s classic, One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest. “As near as I can… -
There Aren't Enough Years In Prison For People Like Larry Nassar
Tears flowed freely in a Michigan courtroom last week. Bitter, angry tears staining the cheeks of the young gymnasts who were all sexually abused by Larry… -
Does The Mass. State Senate Matter Anymore?
As of a few weeks ago, Linda Dorcena Forry was a superstar of local politics. She had conquered the city from Mattapan to South Boston, become a familiar… -
Zuckerberg's Latest Changes Show Why News Needs To Break The Facebook Habit
Until recently I had thought my digital news-consumption habits were as archaic as heading down to Newspaper Row to peruse the headlines pasted in the…
