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From BSO musicians, a chorus of protest, devotion, and worker solidarity

From BSO musicians, a chorus of protest, devotion, and worker solidarity

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From BSO musicians, a chorus of protest, devotion, and worker solidarity

From BSO musicians, a chorus of protest, devotion, and worker solidarity

When management wants change, what everyday workers want usually doesn’t matter.

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Wu’s White Stadium strategy: full speed ahead, and freeze out foes

Wu’s White Stadium strategy: full speed ahead, and freeze out foes

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Wu’s White Stadium strategy: full speed ahead, and freeze out foes

Wu’s White Stadium strategy: full speed ahead, and freeze out foes

That work on the site is proceeding before the Supreme Judicial Court hears a case is a sign of extreme confidence in the outcome — and maybe a way...

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

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

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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 8

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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 5

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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.

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

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05.03.2026 5

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The audit blockade on Beacon Hill

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04.03.2026 5

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The audit blockade on Beacon Hill

Lawmakers, Attorney General Andrea Campbell, and the Supreme Judicial Court stand in the way of Auditor Diana DiZoglio’s voter-backed effort to...

04.03.2026 5

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Trump’s State of the Union message: Fear still sells

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Trump’s State of the Union message: Fear still sells

Trump is betting that stoking outrage over immigrants and demonizing Democrats will once again outweigh voter anxiety about prices, jobs, and his own...

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Boasting, bashing, and lying: Three writers on Trump’s State of the Union address

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Can the Edward M. Kennedy Institute save the Senate and itself?

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Can the Edward M. Kennedy Institute save the Senate and itself?

The institute is testing whether its namesake’s bipartisan approach can translate into modern Senate reform.

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Talking honestly about gender, mental health, and violence

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Talking honestly about gender, mental health, and violence

Shutting down the conversation around incidents like the recent Rhode Island shooting does no one any good — especially not the transgender community.

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The Epstein files and the problem with guilt by association

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The Epstein files and the problem with guilt by association

There’s a hysteria, akin to what happened during the ‘Me Too’ movement, to the current clamor for cancellation.

14.02.2026 5

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For better or worse, Wu’s bet on White Stadium will define her legacy

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For better or worse, Wu’s bet on White Stadium will define her legacy

With costs at $135 million and a lawsuit pending, the mayor is staking her legacy on a pro-soccer partnership in Franklin Park.

13.02.2026 20

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Some non-football, post-Super Bowl thoughts

You have thoughts about the game, just as I do.

10.02.2026 2

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Ayanna Pressley and Stephen Lynch draw a line on Epstein

By backing a contempt threat against Bill Clinton, they put accountability and survivors ahead of party loyalty.

05.02.2026 7

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Amid economic warning signs, Healey talks Trump

As Healey keeps the focus on unpopular Trump administration policies, particularly regarding immigration, questions about her own economic polices get...

03.02.2026 4

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Homan promised to bring ‘hell’ to Boston. Can he bring peace to Minneapolis?

The border czar’s arrival in Minneapolis shows just how extreme Trump’s mass deportation agenda has become.

29.01.2026 6

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Another killing in Minneapolis forces a reckoning for Trump loyalists

Video of agents killing Alex Pretti has exposed how partisan loyalty now determines what Americans are willing to see.

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Watching the Patriots while democracy burns

While we cheer for touchdowns, Trump exploits our distractions to push dangerous policies and erode democratic norms.

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F-bombs away

In an era when leaders swear openly, outrage depends less on the language than on who’s speaking.

20.01.2026 8

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Before the trial, a fight over how Lindsay Clancy is seen

The battle is already underway to define the Duxbury mother accused of killing her three children as a patient or a criminal.

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The cruel irony of ‘life is unfair,’ from JFK to Caroline Kennedy

From JFK’s famous words to her daughter’s death, Caroline Kennedy’s life shows how cruel fate can be.

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As Patriots chase a title, assault charges raise difficult questions

Stefon Diggs and Christian Barmore remain eligible to play despite unresolved assault charges; legal timing shapes who stays on the field.

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Did Wu’s second term start with a City Council power play?

The surprise selection of Liz Breadon as City Council president put the mayor’s skill at hardball politics in the spotlight.

06.01.2026 10

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Backroom deals still decide who runs the Boston City Council

The jockeying for seven votes offers a reminder that informal dealmaking remains central to City Hall politics.

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Robert Kraft’s 2025 win streak faces its toughest opponent: Wu

Winning the Super Bowl might be easier than making an Everett stadium deal with the Boston mayor by midnight on New Year’s Eve.

29.12.2025 9

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Why putting Trump’s name on the Kennedy Center is so wrong

This name combo pits two extremely contradictory concepts of style, values, and leadership against each other in a way that really rocks the brain.

22.12.2025 5

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Why do we keep asking whether killers are one of us?

When violence strikes, America’s first instinct is to pick sides.

17.12.2025 5

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The Walshe murder verdict was a win for justice. The bill is another story.

Walshe, a man with a relish for the high life, qualified for two seasoned, well-regarded defense lawyers. It may be justified. But it would be nice to...

16.12.2025 10

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Boston tax fight: Is it personal between Wu and Spilka?

At heart, they are both old-school pols who have power and are unafraid to use it.

11.12.2025 9

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Archbishop preaches compassion for immigrants — then tries to silence a priest who shows it

What happened to Archbishop Richard Henning’s commitment to compassion and concern for immigrants?

09.12.2025 8

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This isn’t the fog of war. It’s the fog of panic.

Pete Hegseth once demanded consequences for war crimes — now he’s running from his own words.

04.12.2025 7

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Trump’s ICE dragnet catches Leavitt’s family member

The White House press secretary’s response? Distance.

02.12.2025 5

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Bill Belichick wrote the book on winning. Then he broke his own rules.

His off-field distraction turned into on-field defeat.

27.11.2025 7

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Trump plays buddy with Mamdani. With Wu, it’s pure hostility.

It’s hard to imagine Trump and Wu ever putting their enmity behind them and yukking it up together in the Oval Office.

24.11.2025 7

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Focus on Larry Summers helps the Trump strategy of distraction

Caught up in the Epstein scandal, the former Harvard president said he is ‘deeply ashamed.’ But what about Trump? He has no shame.

20.11.2025 5

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State GOP candidates at odds over ICE car wash raid

Mike Kennealy joining John Deaton in warning against racial profiling.

18.11.2025 10

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Is this the lie that topples Trump?

In a normal moral universe, the Epstein emails should matter. But in the MAGA universe, all bets are off.

13.11.2025 7

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Has Wu locked down more power with City Council alignment?

With council leadership on her side, the mayor would have enormous power to do what she wants.

13.11.2025 10

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Will the ‘Mamdani effect’ on Israel work for Moulton and Pressley?

Establishing distance from the government of Israel is part of the jockeying for Markey’s seat.

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