Documents obtained from state show contractors misrepresented expert predictions of carnage, saw sunshine around every corner
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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
A STATE REP GOES TO SPEAK WITH MEN INCARCERATED AT OLD COLONY
A follow-up to our feature about suicide attempts, self-harm, and COVID at the Bridgewater state prison
WOMEN’S INCARCERATION AT MCI-FRAMINGHAM BREAKS APART FAMILIES, WEAKENS COMMUNITIES
Stories of long separation from loved ones, along with forced isolation and inhumane treatment of pregnant women, are part of a broader story of abuse and neglect at MCI-Framingham
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
SPECIAL FEATURE: THE FOILIES 2021
Recognizing the Year's Worst in Government Transparency
FRANCES FOREVER AND THE “RIGHT SIDE” OF TIKTOK STARDOM
“I’ve gotten tons of DMs being like, ‘I came out because you inspired me to, you made me realize that I was actually nonbinary, this song is made for me and my girlfriend.’
A FAREWELL TRIBUTE (OF SORTS) TO MARTY WALSH
From endorsement to divorcement, for better or worse, through thick and thin, DigBoston covered Mayor Walsh like no other outlet
SPECIAL FEATURE ON PSYCHEDELIC DECRIMINALIZATION IN MASS
You’re not hallucinating—there is actually agreement and momentum toward psychedelic decriminalization in Mass.
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