The brigade included members of white nationalist groups, guys wearing shirts that said “Nationalist Social Club,” and one person holding a black sun Nazi flag.
PHOTO RECAP: WHITE NATIONALISTS BACK THE BLUE IN BOSTON
Archives for June 2020
NIGEL HALL ON THE NEW LETTUCE ALBUM, HIS GO-GO ROOTS, AND THE CURRENT PROTESTS
"Everybody in Lettuce has an inside joke we say which is 'the tape don’t lie,' which means that you are judged by your work and you are judged by your track record."
RESTAURANT COVERAGE IN MASS IN THE WAKE OF THE TANTRUM GOURMET
As for whether it’s a good or bad idea to have indoor dining, or outdoor drinking areas ... what can I say? Frankly, it’s out of my hands at this point.
THE STRANGEST DINING ISSUE EVER
The Druids used to mark such events by doing arcane things at Stonehenge on Salisbury Plain. Around here, one settles for eating light lunches under umbrellas.
EYES ON THE PIES: BOSTON PIZZA WARRIORS SPREAD LOVE, MOZZARELLA
“As we move forward in reopening, I think it is important for people to understand the changes and culture shock some restaurants are faced with.”
FEED THE PEOPLE: HELPING COMMUNITIES, HOSPITALITY WORKERS, AND FAMILIES
“The idea is to link up restaurants, which are currently really suffering in terms of [loss of] revenue, and [labor] unions."
FORGET PHASE 4. IN MASS, PHASE 2 IS THE NEW NORMAL FOR RESTAURANTS.
When it comes to local dining spots, what you see is what you get for the foreseeable future.
WHAT’S FOR BREAKFAST? ELEMENTS
NOTES FROM THE PANDEMIC: 6.27.20 DIGBOSTON UPDATE
My Pandemic Story: Homeless in Greater Boston During COVID-19
COVID-19 STREAMS: THE QUINS, CULTURES OF SOUL & THE MESS AROUND
“The lack of real human connection that can be achieved when you’re sweating your heart out in a room full of people is devastating.”
MASK UP: THE PANDEMIC IS FAR FROM OVER
I don’t care what your politics are, covering your face when outside your home is the easiest way to help protect your fellow Americans and Americans-to-be from the spread of a deadly virus—which is unthinking, and therefore doesn’t care whether it infects people who believe it is dangerous or not.
SCHOOL’S OUT: FOR IMMUNOCOMPROMISED STUDENTS, IT’S TOO RISKY TO RETURN TO CAMPUS
“It’s very dangerous for our children at this time to go back into that type of setting.”
TAKEOUT COCKTAILS COULD BE A HUGE BOOST FOR RESTAURANTS. IF THEY’RE ALLOWED.
“This is something that we need now, this is something we need for years.”
SILVER DINING PLAYBOOK: HOW TEXAS IS LEADING ON RESTAURANT WORKER SAFETY
When it comes to keeping restaurant employees safe and paid over the long term, Texas may have answers
ACT UP FOUNDERS REFLECT ON AIDS ACTIVISM, TALK COVID AND CURRENT PROTESTS
“Anyone who thinks the Black Lives Matter movement is not doing a very good job should pay attention to the astonishing movement in public opinion. Sometimes you have to scream real loud or use a bad word.”
“SCREW IT, I’M GONNA DO THIS.” TIM CARMAN IS OPTIMISTIC ABOUT THE FUTURE OF SHOWS.
"If musicians can utilize the technology to create livestream performances that can benefit themselves along with benefitting the audience ... I’m all for it."
MY PANDEMIC STORY: HOMELESS IN GREATER BOSTON FOR MONTHS DURING COVID-19
The whole time, I was constantly looking for housing, but couldn't find any. I couldn't afford the first and last month’s rent.
BACKGROUND, RESIDENCE AT ISSUE IN SOMERVILLE RACE FOR OPEN HOUSE SEAT
Katie Wallace is a veteran local campaign organizer who met with each of the candidates shortly after they entered the race. After making the rounds, Wallace said, “I felt confused about some of the things that Erika said that did not make sense to me. I felt that she was not being transparent.”
STUDY SHOWS HIGHER-ED JOB SPENDING BETTER THAN CONSTRUCTION
"We need to invest in public higher education to jump-start our economy out of this huge recession."
PHOTO FEATURE: FACES OF THE FRONT LINES
Keiko has worked tirelessly capturing images across the region. If something’s going down, she’s often on the scene—from late-night confrontations between protesters and cops, to vigils and rallies.
PHOTOS & RECAP: FROM ROXBURY TO BEACON HILL, BOSTON RALLIES FOR RAYSHARD BROOKS
Organized by Violence In Boston and Black Lives Matter Boston, the rally listed as a main demand that Gov. Baker “allocate adequate funding away from police."
POLICE VIOLENCE HAS BEEN IGNORED FOR YEARS. IT’S A GOOD THING THEY’RE LISTENING NOW.
The report noted “substantial problems in the leadership and management,” and found “a disturbing pattern of allegations of violence toward citizens by a small number of officers.”
LAYOFFS AT DORCHESTER NONPROFIT COLLEGE BOUND DECRIED BY PROTESTERS
"How dare you collect money from the Patriots and then the next day get rid of your staff."
KOBIE EVANS OF PURE OASIS ON HOW MASS CANNABIS CAN BECOME MORE EQUITABLE NOW
“I think Massachusetts will end up being a cautionary tale in terms of how you can do it, but other states will learn to do it better.”
WILL MASS PASS LEGISLATION TO AID PRISONERS AND ENCOURAGE FAMILY CONTACT?
“When COVID first started, I didn’t hear from him. You don’t know what it feels like to not know if your loved one is alive or dead.”
PROTEST AND POLICE REFORM HEADLINES FROM ALTERNATIVE OUTLETS ACROSS THE US
Here’s a look at some of the excellent work done by our fellow members of the Association of Alternative Newsmedia (AAN) this past week.
WHAT’S FOR BREAKFAST? TOWELS
NOTES FROM THE PANDEMIC: 6.20.20 DIGBOSTON UPDATE
The worst 100 days: our timeline of coronavirus in Mass (so far)
WHY MASSACHUSETTS COPS AREN’T FEATURED IN THE USA TODAY MISCONDUCT DATABASE
For anybody trying to get public information on police in Mass, there are several stumbling blocks, any number of which stymied USA Today.
PHOTOS & RECAP: “FUNK THE POLICE” JUNETEENTH EDITION AT FRANKLIN PARK
"Mothers and families of victims of police violence took the stage to explain the pain inflicted upon them by cops who are supposed to protect them."
