To be female, Black and patriotic
For many Black Americans, the stars and stripes have always carried a dual meaning.
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How The Republican Tax Plan Punishes Mass. Schools – Especially The Poorest
Just three years ago, Lawrence Public Schools welcomed Barack Obama’s Secretary of Education to celebrate the impressive gains made in this largely… -
The End Of Net Neutrality Will Cripple The First Amendment
The guiding principle behind the First Amendment is that we all have a right to be heard. It is up to each of us, of course, whether we choose to listen.… -
Would More Tolls Level The Playing Field For Drivers, Or Just Be A Money Grab For The State?
These days, I have to leave very early to get to my dentist appointments because I travel the long and not-so-scenic Route 9. So far, I’ve been lucky… -
Boston Media: The FCC, Cross Ownership, And Dirty Politics
The Federal Communications Commission overturned a decades-old rule last week that prohibited common ownership of a television or radio station and a… -
Quote All The Scripture You Want, Roy Moore — That Doesn't Make You Innocent
A word to Judge Roy Moore, from, well, the word:“But among you there must not be even a hint of sexual immorality, or of any kind of impurity, or of… -
To Reduce Crime, Make Sure Those Released From Prison Have A Job And A Place To Live
This week, the Massachusetts House passed a sweeping criminal justice reform bill. The House’s efforts followed a vote last month by the Massachusetts… -
Will Manafort Sing? More Importantly: Will He Compose?
The first shoe has dropped in the criminal investigation underway by Special Counsel Robert S. Mueller, III. Mueller is pursuing an amorphous charge to… -
Amazon On My Mind: Is Rhode Island Really A State For Sale?
Last week, the State of Rhode Island released a new set of architectural renderings included in its pitch for Amazon’s much-coveted second corporate…
