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Readers on Mayor Wu’s bike lane reversal

Readers on Mayor Wu’s bike lane reversal

The politics of this aren’t going to get any easier for Wu.

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Alan Wirzbicki

When high school grads can’t do math

When high school grads can’t do math

A stellar graduation rate for high schoolers in Massachusetts masks their declining proficiency.

yesterday 6

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Chad Aldeman, Kirsten Schmitz

A Puerto Rico case that threatens press freedom nationwide

A Puerto Rico case that threatens press freedom nationwide

There is no court precedent that could block Trump from declaring ‘fake news’ a national emergency. That’s why much is at stake in a pending...

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Stephen j. adler and bruce d. brown

Magical thinking about the Equal Rights Amendment

Magical thinking about the Equal Rights Amendment

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Jeff Jacoby

Gas prices are soaring. Trump does not feel your pain.

Gas prices are soaring. Trump does not feel your pain.

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Renée Graham

Magical thinking about the Equal Rights Amendment

Magical thinking about the Equal Rights Amendment

The ERA was never ratified. A federal judge in Boston is being asked to say it was.

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Jeff Jacoby

Gas prices are soaring. Trump does not feel your pain.

Gas prices are soaring. Trump does not feel your pain.

With his war against Iran, the president is delivering another economic blow to Americans.

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Renée Graham

Am I too old to get a dog?

Am I too old to get a dog?

Aging, responsibility, and the pull of wagging tail.

13.03.2026 2

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Karen Stabiner

Yes, regime change could happen in Iran without boots on the ground

Yes, regime change could happen in Iran without boots on the ground

One possible scenario hinges on the unprecedented ability of the United States and Israel to carry out precision strikes from drones and advanced...

13.03.2026 4

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Alex safian

How free and low-cost child care could save lives

How free and low-cost child care could save lives

To prevent children’s deaths caused by accidents, adult supervision is key. But accessing child care is hard, and getting harder.

13.03.2026 2

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Lao-tzu allan-blitz and jeffrey d. klausner

It’s true: Never meet your heroes

It’s true: Never meet your heroes

New biographies of Stephen Sondheim and Jan Morris reveal two towering talents with sharp edges.

13.03.2026 10

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Alex Beam

Will AI solve America’s reading crisis or make it worse?

Will AI solve America’s reading crisis or make it worse?

If AI is going to reshape education, the central question should not be how quickly these tools spread, but whether they actually help children learn.

13.03.2026 8

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Ola ozernov-palchik

An honor for Jan. 6 heroes delayed and obscured by Trump’s lies

An honor for Jan. 6 heroes delayed and obscured by Trump’s lies

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12.03.2026 4

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Renée Graham

An honor for Jan. 6 heroes delayed and obscured by Trump’s lies

An honor for Jan. 6 heroes delayed and obscured by Trump’s lies

It took two years beyond the stated deadline for the January 6 plaque to be installed in the Capitol

12.03.2026 4

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Renée Graham

One thing voters agree on: They don’t like the Supreme Court

One thing voters agree on: They don’t like the Supreme Court

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12.03.2026 6

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Kimberly Atkins Stohr

One thing voters agree on: They don’t like the Supreme Court

One thing voters agree on: They don’t like the Supreme Court

Public sentiment has dipped amid justices’ increased use of the shadow docket, where cases do not get full briefing or argument.

12.03.2026 4

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Kimberly Atkins Stohr

Trump is trying to rig the midterms. You can stop him.

Trump is trying to rig the midterms. You can stop him.

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11.03.2026 5

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Kimberly Atkins Stohr

Could the GOP really lose the Senate? Three writers weigh in.

Could the GOP really lose the Senate? Three writers weigh in.

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11.03.2026 4

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Joan Vennochi

Could the GOP really lose the Senate? Three writers weigh in.

Could the GOP really lose the Senate? Three writers weigh in.

Trump has skewed American politics in utterly unpredictable ways. Will Republicans be demolished in November — or pull off a miracle comeback that...

11.03.2026 5

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Trump is trying to rig the midterms. You can stop him.

Trump is trying to rig the midterms. You can stop him.

The SAVE America Act would burden if not disenfranchise tens of millions of Americans leading up to the midterms. And Trump admitted that it’s all...

11.03.2026 5

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Kimberly Atkins Stohr

The very ‘unBoston’ firing of BSO music director Andris Nelsons

The very ‘unBoston’ firing of BSO music director Andris Nelsons

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11.03.2026 9

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Joan Vennochi

The very ‘unBoston’ firing of BSO music director Andris Nelsons

The very ‘unBoston’ firing of BSO music director Andris Nelsons

The abrupt decision not to renew his contract reflects a changing Boston culture — one that values bluntness and disruption over restrained civility.

11.03.2026 7

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Joan Vennochi

No, ‘E Pluribus Unum’ isn’t a lie

No, ‘E Pluribus Unum’ isn’t a lie
11.03.2026 10

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Jeff Jacoby

No, ‘E Pluribus Unum’ isn’t a lie

No, ‘E Pluribus Unum’ isn’t a lie

A Tennessee congressman’s anti-Muslim screed is vile. His attack on pluralism itself is worse.

11.03.2026 10

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Jeff Jacoby

US likely bombed an Iranian school. Don’t expect Trump to admit it.

US likely bombed an Iranian school. Don’t expect Trump to admit it.
10.03.2026 8

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Renée Graham

US likely bombed an Iranian school. Don’t expect Trump to admit it.

US likely bombed an Iranian school. Don’t expect Trump to admit it.

This lawless administration seems unlikely to abide by the rules of engagement in war.

10.03.2026 7

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Renée Graham

The real cost of the war with Iran

The real cost of the war with Iran

Like Iraq before it, today’s conflict is being sold cheaply. History suggests the bill could run into the trillions.

10.03.2026 4

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Linda J. Bilmes

The hidden danger on our plates

The hidden danger on our plates

After taking on tobacco, David Kessler now challenges ultraprocessed foods with the same hard science.

10.03.2026 10

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Katherine Gergen Barnett

See Iran through its movies: a guide to five essential films

See Iran through its movies: a guide to five essential films

On the assumption that Americans should understand who we’re bombing, here are five excellent Iranian films, all streaming now.

10.03.2026 10

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Ty Burr

Wu isn’t the bike lane mayor anymore, but what about the rest of the safe streets agenda?

Wu isn’t the bike lane mayor anymore, but what about the rest of the safe streets agenda?

The city has pulled back from work that has nothing to do with bike lanes.

09.03.2026 2

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Alan Wirzbicki

Seth Moulton ‘is not everyone’s cup of tea.’ Against Ed Markey, will he be the voters’ choice?

Seth Moulton ‘is not everyone’s cup of tea.’ Against Ed Markey, will he be the voters’ choice?
09.03.2026 3

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Joan Vennochi

Seth Moulton ‘is not everyone’s cup of tea.’ Against Ed Markey, will he be the voters’ choice?

Seth Moulton ‘is not everyone’s cup of tea.’ Against Ed Markey, will he be the voters’ choice?

Moulton has to convince voters that he is the better alternative.

09.03.2026 1

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Joan Vennochi

Bombs can weaken Iran’s regime. They can’t replace it.

Bombs can weaken Iran’s regime. They can’t replace it.

Iran’s fractured opposition and years of repression make rapid regime change unlikely.

09.03.2026 10

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Matthew Levitt

Hospital bills are too high. Price caps are the answer.

Hospital bills are too high. Price caps are the answer.

$22,000 for a $11,000 Surgery? No excuses—just market power. Cap the price.

09.03.2026 10

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Ashish k. jha and irene papanicolas

Beacon Hill can’t stand it when voters change the law

Beacon Hill can’t stand it when voters change the law

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08.03.2026 20

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Jeff Jacoby

Seeking solace in the crack of a bat

Seeking solace in the crack of a bat

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08.03.2026 20

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Renée Graham

Beacon Hill can’t stand it when voters change the law

Beacon Hill can’t stand it when voters change the law

The House speaker sneers when he's asked if he approves of ballot initiatives.

08.03.2026 10

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Jeff Jacoby

Seeking solace in the crack of a bat

Seeking solace in the crack of a bat

In the midst of turmoil, the call of "play ball" will be more welcome than ever.

08.03.2026 20

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Renée Graham

The questions Bostonians should be asking about White Stadium

The questions Bostonians should be asking about White Stadium

Residents deserve clarity on the true price, the promised benefits, and the long-term risks.

07.03.2026 10

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Andrew Zimbalist

New White Stadium combines history, sports, and community

New White Stadium combines history, sports, and community

The long-term value and benefits for our students, communities, and future generations far outweigh the initial upfront cost.

07.03.2026 10

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Michelle Wu

The shah, the supreme leader, the same miscalculation

The shah, the supreme leader, the same miscalculation

They tried to remake Iran in their own image—and were ultimately undone by the forces they unleashed.

06.03.2026 3

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Ray Takeyh

History is being erased in Lowell

History is being erased in Lowell

Videos about exploited 19th-century mill workers have been removed from Lowell National Historical Park following President Trump’s executive order.

06.03.2026 20

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Renée Loth

The Supreme Court moves in the shadows

The Supreme Court moves in the shadows
05.03.2026 5

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Kimberly Atkins Stohr

Thom Tillis is not a hero. But more Republicans should emulate him.

Thom Tillis is not a hero. But more Republicans should emulate him.

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05.03.2026 6

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Renée Graham

The macho man myth

The macho man myth

I doubt Trump has ever punched anyone in the face. I have, and I’ve been punched in the face, too. There’s nothing heroic about it.

05.03.2026 4

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Roland Merullo

The Supreme Court moves in the shadows

The Supreme Court moves in the shadows

A single, unsigned paragraph turned the Voting Rights Act into a dead letter.

05.03.2026 7

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Kimberly Atkins Stohr

Thom Tillis is not a hero. But more Republicans should emulate him.

Thom Tillis is not a hero. But more Republicans should emulate him.

With no more campaigns to fret over, Tillis is behaving like a man with nothing to lose.

05.03.2026 5

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Renée Graham

Politics panel: Iran, Epstein, and the Mass. senate race

Politics panel: Iran, Epstein, and the Mass. senate race

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05.03.2026 5

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Joan Vennochi

Is Trump becoming the ‘warmonger’ he once disdained?

Is Trump becoming the ‘warmonger’ he once disdained?

With his actions in Iran, the president is once again ignoring not only his own promises but the priorities of the Americans he was elected to serve.

05.03.2026 4

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Eugene Scott

The audit blockade on Beacon Hill

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04.03.2026 5

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Joan Vennochi