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Memorial Day 2023: Remembering those who died, doing right by the living

A grateful nation must do better for its veterans, their families, and active duty military.
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A year after killing of Shireen Abu Akleh, questions remain for Israel — and for Biden

Abu Akleh, who was killed by Israeli fire last year, was not only a member of the press but also a US citizen. The United States must pursue accountability.
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A pro-MCAS voice emerges

The new coalition is focused on improving the exam, not ending it as a graduation requirement.
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When clinics can’t afford to keep detox and rehab beds open, state policy needs to change

Substance use should be treated like other mental health care.

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An unfinished piece of criminal justice reform business: Raising the age for juvenile offenders
New research supports a new approach to dealing with young adults before they get caught up in the prison system.

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Boston’s redistricting mess makes the case for independent commissions
It’s impossible to ignore the councilors’ own political interests in the ongoing fight to determine the city’s legislative districts. That’s why removing them from the redistricting process would give it more integrity.

Finalist for the 2021 Pulitzer Prize in Editorial Writing

A battle for affordable housing in Massachusetts

The Globe editorial board's 2020 series on the need for inclusive housing reform in Newton and across the Commonwealth.

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Avoiding medical errors must become a priority

Lawmakers should approve funding in next year’s state budget for the Betsy Lehman Center to implement its road map to improve safety in health care.

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It’s time to restore legislative democracy on Beacon Hill

As power has flowed upward in the Massachusetts House and Senate, rank-and-file legislators have lost any real policy role and constituents have had less opportunity to influence the process.

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Availability of alternatives should guide decision on skin shock treatment

The use of electric shocks at the Judge Rotenberg Educational Center in Canton has been controversial for decades. It would be irresponsible for the court to lift the consent agreement without addressing the core question of whether electric shock therapy should remain legal.

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Give in-state college tuition to undocumented immigrants

After more than 20 years of advocacy, it’s time to finally make the policy law.

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Reading the tax-relief tea leaves

Senate president makes a promise, but taxpayers have heard it all before.

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Biden and Garland should play it safe in choice to replace Rollins

After the resignation of US Attorney Rachael Rollins following two explosive reports, the office needs a leader who is above ethical reproach and has no political connections.

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The MBTA Communities law is putting Brookline’s liberal values to the test

A plan to allow denser housing along Harvard Street is controversial, but would be an important step to make the town more inclusive while also helping address the state’s housing shortage.

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A glimmer of democracy shines in Turkey

Two decades of Erdogan’s autocratic rule haven’t vanquished the hope for something better for the people of Turkey.