"Decisions about when and how to reopen campuses, modalities of instruction, class size, tuition, campus services and facilities, staffing levels, and working conditions have been dictated not just by the human needs of those who work or those we serve, but by the bottom-line priorities of upper administrators."
Politics
POLITICS AND THE BOSTON LANGUAGE
I usually look for a positive hook, to tie these columns up with a neat bow.
GUEST OPINION: AN OPEN LETTER TO THE FINAL CANDIDATES FOR MAYOR
“Police reform must be on the forefront of any mayoral agenda.”
POLITICS AS USUAL WITH MINOR CHANGES
From a change in climate to a campaign against climate change, here’s where the winds are blowing
A BRIEF MEDITATION ON THE 10TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE OCCUPY MOVEMENT
And the possibility of its return
GUBERNATORIAL HOPEFUL BEN DOWNING AIMS TO CHANGE CLIMATE OF MASS POLITICS
“Science doesn't care if we’re first in the nation… better than bad isn't good enough when it comes to climate.”
LEGISLATURE WILL HEAR TESTIMONY ON EXPANDING EQUITABLE ACCESS TO POSTPARTUM CARE
A bill before the Joint Committee on Health Care Financing would extend postpartum coverage under MassHealth from 60 days to 12 months
“A GLIMPSE AT THE WORLD THAT IS POSSIBLE”: TRUSTING MICHELLE WU
An exclusive conversation with the Climate Candidate for Mayor
A few weeks ago, contemplating the “historic” dimensions of the Boston mayoral race, I reached out to the front runners, Councilor Michelle Wu and Mayor Kim Janey then tied neck-and-neck going into Tuesday’s preliminary election. I wanted to avoid the “horse-race” framing and interrogate ...
THE POLITICS OF EVICTIONS IN BOSTON
Every mayoral candidate has taken donations from landlords who moved to evict tenants during the pandemic. We asked them about it.
JULIA MEJIA AND RICARDO ARROYO WILL INTRODUCE HOME RULE PETITION FOR BOSTON SCHOOL COMMITTEE
“I believe an elected Boston School Committee will lead to greater community input and accountability."