Meet the GOP candidate who spews misinformation, wants to jail teachers and librarians, and tries to ruin events for children
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Mass Is Still Gouging Prisoners On Phone Fees. Will Lawmakers Finally Change That?
“Even if they are providing the most rehabilitative programs available, it still wouldn’t be right to fund programs like that via the lowest income people.”
THE NEW CRYSTAL BALLROOM IS KEEPING SOMERVILLE THEATER ALIVE
Catching up with Somerville's new, much-needed live performance venue and function space
THE MASSACHUSETTS PAROLE BOARD HAS A TRANSPARENCY PROBLEM
From secret hiring practices to a revolving door of political appointees, the Mass Parole Board is a “black hole,” and “lives are at risk.”
SPECIAL FEATURE – BATTLE: SGARS
Poisons used by Mass municipalities are killing more than just the rats they’re targeting. In practice, their controversial tactics may actually protect the rodent population.
SPECIAL FEATURE: DESACRALIZED
As more and more former Boston churches are being converted into luxury housing, is the city missing out on potential arts and community spaces?
DRAINING SWAMPSCOTT: THE PROSECUTION OF A PROGRESSIVE BLACK PROTESTER
The prosecution of Ernst Jean-Jacques Jr. on the North Shore is a clear example of a Black Lives Matter activist being targeted by local law enforcement. Without national attention on the case, authorities are playing by their own rules.
SPECIAL VIDEO: INSIDE THE MASS DEPT OF CORRECTION DURING COVID
A documentary about the impact that a lack of effective pandemic protocol has had on the Bay State
SPECIAL THROWBACK FEATURE: CLASSIC SCHOLASTIC
When Greater Boston’s Golden Age of scholastic sports captured national attention
UNDER THE UNDERGROUND: AN ORAL HISTORY OF BOSTON DIY LABEL CITIZENS’ LOFT
With their 100th release out, founders and members look back at the history, mission, and goals