To be female, Black and patriotic
For many Black Americans, the stars and stripes have always carried a dual meaning.
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Why The 3rd Congressional Race Could Turn Into A Big Bucks Battle
When Niki Tsongas entered Congress in 2007 after winning a special election to replace Marty Meehan, she had been part of a five-person field in a… -
2017 Taught Us That Bad Can Always Get Worse, So Brace Yourself For The New Year
Be careful what you ask for, so the old saying goes. I couldn’t wait to get out of 2016, counting down to the last day of what I thought was the worst… -
Once More With Feeling: My Most-Read Columns Of 2017
The media and “fake news” in the Age of Trump. The long, slow fade of newspapers in the face of technological and social change. The irrepressible urge to… -
Media In The Age Of Trump
One of us begins each morning sipping a perhaps stereotypical cup of espresso at his local Cambridge café while perusing the New York Times and the Boston… -
The Best Commentaries Of 2017
From the investigation into the Trump campaign's ties to Russia to the tax system overhaul to the #MeToo movement, this year had its share of news. To… -
The Best 'IMHO' Segments Of 2017
Many nights on Greater Boston, host Jim Braude takes a moment to share his thoughts on current events and — in the case of the need to ban the "reply-all"… -
'Tis The Season For Finding Joy In The Midst Of All The Madness
“What’s today?” cried Scrooge calling downward to a boy in Sunday clothes.“Today?” replied the boy, “Why, Christmas Day!”I’ve always enjoyed the end of… -
Naming And Shaming Is Not Enough
A Columbia sociology professor propositioned young Barnard interns who were his research assistants and, when they refused, took their names off joint…
