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Black & Blue: A Quest For Transparency
I like to believe there is at least one good cop in Chicago. One cop who broke the blue wall of silence to lead independent journalist Brandon Smith to… -
Open More Needle Distribution Programs To Save Lives
This week, a Superior Court judge ruled that the town of Barnstable didn’t have the authority to shut down a needle distribution program in Hyannis.… -
The Media Are Wringing Their Hands Over Trump. Here's Why They Shouldn't.
According to the latest ABC News/Washington Post poll, 32 percent of registered Republicans and voters who lean Republican favor Donald Trump. And 34… -
Soul, Meet Body: One Soul Takes A Spin
Apologies to number 48. I can now reveal that I was your sweaty screaming neighbor a couple of months ago in that Soul Cycle class. I’m so sorry I was… -
The Pilgrims— Like Syrians— Were Refugees Too
As I prepare for the Thanksgiving holiday, I am reminded of the autumnal harvest time's spiritual significance. As a time of connectedness, I pause to… -
How Hollywood Distorts Reality: 'Spotlight,' For Example
Consider the contradictions posed by a movie that’s based on a true story. The events are presented as real, yet they are compressed and exaggerated for… -
The Boston Globe Makes Some Headway On Digital Subscriptions
Newspaper analyst Ken Doctor takes a look at The Boston Globe’s strategy of charging 99 cents a day for digital access and pronounces it promising.… -
Capuano & Clark: Key Players On Highways And Education; DC Poisons N.H. Judge Selection
Maybe it’s the new House Speaker, or the impending holiday recess, or possibly even a new spirit of bipartisan cooperation in Washington. Whatever the… -
Welcome Matters: Lessons From Japanese Internment
At one time Japanese were the only residents on the Los Angeles street where my dearest friend lives. Most of them survivors of one of the most shameful… -
After Paris Attack, Steve Lynch Sees Danger In Social Media, McGovern Pushes War Resolution
Friday’s horrific attack in Paris, apparently coordinated by ISIS, appears to have been carried out in large part by French citizens, living in France and…