Iconic photo ‘The Soiling of Old Glory’ still makes an impact 50 years later
The photo of Ted Landsmark drew national attention for how it vividly captured racial unrest during the busing crisis in the 1970s.
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Dozens of school districts failing to investigate bullying complaints, report finds
Report by Northeastern School of Law finds school districts, and state regulators, failing to follow requirements of 2010 state law meant to protect students.
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‘Frustrated by the extremes,’ lawmaker urges rent control talks
A proposed Massachusetts ballot question would limit annual rent increases to the Consumer Price Index or 5%, whichever is lower. -
Following high court ruling, Mass. bar advocates turn to lobbying lawmakers
The attorneys who represent indigent clients in Massachusetts say they are organizing under a new nonprofit to gain a "seat at the table" on Beacon Hill. -
A different kind of survivor story takes center stage in Boston film ‘The Prince Charming Theory’
Boston filmmaker Sophia Horowitz tells GBH's All Things Considered that she wanted to shift the focus from the trauma of sexual assault survivors to their healing journey. -
There were over 600 ICE arrests in Mass. courthouses last year. Here’s where they occurred.
Nearly a third of the total immigration arrests at Massachusetts courthouses in 2025 were in the region that includes Lynn, Lawrence and Lowell.
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