The mayoral candidate put forth a public safety and criminal justice plan.
CAMPBELL UNVEILS PLAN FOR POLICE TRANSPARENCY
Archives for February 2021
WHAT’S FOR BREAKFAST? TWO BITS
SPECIAL FEATURE: THE CRUEL AND USUAL VIOLENCE AGAINST LGBTQ+ PEOPLE IN MASS PRISONS
LGBTQ+ prisoners in Mass stand up to a violent system that targets and dehumanizes vulnerable populations.
ICONIC LINEUP COMES THROUGH TO SUPPORT NANTASKET VENUE THROUGH PANDEMIC
Includes Gang Green, The Freeze, SIEGE, TREE, and many more.
INBOX: GROUP CALLS FOR BIDEN TO ABOLISH POLICE MILITARIZATION PROGRAM
“The gratuitous militarization of police forces across the United States facilitated by this program has helped to turn these agencies into brutal weapons of repression.”
WHAT WILL IT TAKE FOR THE CITY AND STATE TO FINALLY SUPPORT MINORITY BUSINESS?
“The City has created and maintained a public contracting system that disproportionately funnels taxpayer dollars.”
HOMEWORK FOR BEACON HILL’S COVID EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS & MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE
Please tweet all of these articles at Massachusetts lawmakers.
A FIREFIGHTER ELECTION
Can a veteran of the Wisconsin Uprising and former Mass union leader rescue the IAFF?
YOU’VE NEVER SEEN BOSTON’S EMERALD NECKLACE GLOW LIKE THIS
“Lights in the Necklace celebrates the power of our urban parks to bring us together, inspire us and light the way in challenging times.”
LEGISLATION AIMS TO HELP UNDOCUMENTED ATTAIN DRIVERS’ LICENSES
Bill sponsors, Framingham mayor, and MA district attorney will explain the Work & Family Mobility Act at a press conference.
INBOX: JANEY ANNOUNCES MEMBERS OF MAYORAL SENIOR LEADERSHIP TEAM
Appointments include Chris Osgood and Stephanie Garrett-Stearns.
[UPDATE: WE GOT IT!] WHERE IS THE CONTRACT FOR MASSACHUSETTS’ VACCINE APPOINTMENT SOFTWARE?
Following the publication of this article on Monday morning, a state media relations person finally sent us the contract we requested on Feb. 9.
THE ANOMALIES OF ‘OUMUAMUA
Our interview with Avi Loeb, author of “Extraterrestrial: The First Sign of Intelligent Life Beyond Earth."
COMMONWEALTH COMMITTED TO “OTHER DEATH PENALTY”
New report shows 1/6 of women in Mass prisons sentenced to life without parole.
STATE WIRE: POST OFFICE FINANCIAL SERVICES COULD HELP TRADITIONALLY UNDER-BANKED RESIDENTS
Just under 5% of Americans who received post-secondary degrees lack a bank account, compared with 13% of people with a high school degree or less.
WHAT’S FOR BREAKFAST? FOOD POISONING
OFFICIALS, ADVOCATES SPEAK ON IMMIGRATION REFORM AND ECONOMIC RECOVERY
At a virtual summit, leaders sought to educate and engage on the need for change.
REVIEW: “FRAMING BRITNEY SPEARS”
Directed by Samantha Stark. US, 2021, 74 minutes. Available on Hulu.
STATE WIRE: NEW COALITION URGES COMMONWEALTH TO PRIORITIZE VACCINE EQUITY
A new coalition is urging the Commonwealth to prioritize racial equity in vaccine distribution, by investing in community outreach and engagement and increasing access for communities of color and low-income residents. Comments from state Rep. Liz Miranda, D-Boston.
TEACHING ESSENTIAL WORKERS HOW TO PACIFY THE UNHINGED DURING COVID
“It’s hard to be on the receiving end of someone’s higher level of stress. And that is just the human condition right now.”
THE STATE’S MAP OF VACCINATION SITES IS MISSING SEVERAL LOCATIONS. HERE’S WHY.
Fragmented Massachusetts system makes for confusion and uncertainty and impedes access
SPECIAL FEATURE ON THE MASS STATE POLICE: TROOPER WILSON’S WAR
The story of a former Massachusetts statie whose career was “submarined”—told here 20 years later—reflects the struggles progressive and Black cops still face in a corrupt department that eschews reform
STATE WIRE: EDUCATORS, FIREFIGHTERS: SPEED UP TEACHER VACCINATIONS NOW
Twenty six states plus Washington D.C. are already allowing some or all of their school employees to get the COVID-19 vaccine.
WHY ARE HALF OF MASS CORRECTION OFFICERS REFUSING THE COVID VACCINE?
Even as the pandemic rages in prisons, vaccines and masks are seen as “a sign of weakness”
WHAT’S FOR BREAKFAST? PIONEERS
VIDEO: UNBOXING SPRINGDALE BEER’S LIMITED EDITION NEIPA MUSIC BOX SET
When it comes to special packaging and limited editions, Jack's Abby and subsidiary Springdale out in Framingham are top players.
VIDEO: POCKET WRENCH BY INDUSTRIAL ARTS BREWING IS A SUPER SATISFYING SESSION
Industrial Arts Brewing in NY's Hudson Valley is well worth the look out of state ...
MICHELIN-STARRED CHEF COMES TO RED 8 AT ENCORE, OFFERS V-DAY MENU
“He is one of the most talented Cantonese chefs in the world, and we are honored to have him as part of our team.”
FILM REVIEW: “LET THEM ALL TALK”
Directed and edited by Steven Soderbergh. US, 2020, 113 minutes. Available with subscription on HBOMax.
THE COMMITMENTS: ADDICTION TREATMENT BEHIND BARS IN MASSACHUSETTS
Some who are civilly committed for addiction in Mass face abusive prison conditions. Still, some families say it’s better than the alternative
