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This election cries out for diligence from officials, voters, and the press

"We have not yet descended into European-style fascism and racism, but the parallels are chilling."

Big money’s huge influence is keenly felt

Readers react to an op-ed detailing how heavily funded libertarian groups paved the way for Russia's disruptions.

State’s high unemployment makes a case against raising income tax on wealthy

"Lawmakers should be extremely wary of amending the Massachusetts Constitution to allow for a graduated income tax that nearly doubles state income taxes on those earning over $1 million annually."

Pandemic makes Boston’s addiction battle that much harder

The epicenter of the city's addiction crisis is seeing a host of new pressures in the grip of the pandemic.

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Sights are set on voting sites
Readers respond to a Globe editorial calling for volunteers to step forward to boost the numbers of poll workers and observers.

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Transforming Allston interchange — the question is how
In response to Transportation Secretary Stephanie Pollack's recent op-ed, stakeholders and observers weigh in with a range of alternative visions for the Allston Multimodal project.

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Speaking of ‘Rage,’ rage, and the president on the page

As some question whether author Bob Woodward waited too long to reveal what he knew, readers keep their ire pointed squarely on President Trump.

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Waiting, impatiently, for military brass to weigh in

"The role of our military leadership, active or retired, is to protect our democracy, period."

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Brady . . . Belichick . . . two teams, twice the fun

"It’s not Belichick 1, Brady 0. They didn’t actually play each other."

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An uplifting message, until the putdown of the president

"Would it have killed Philip to actually take a small break from that vitriol, rather than letting the world know how awful she thinks President Trump is?"

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The bench reveals a judge’s true character, good and bad, and Ralph Gants rose above

"The role of judge is a strange one. The absence of outside pressures allows your internal character to take its own full form and express itself."

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2018 criminal justice law requires race, ethnicity data — agencies haven’t complied

"Now it’s time for the Baker administration, sheriffs, district attorneys, and the Trial Court to get to work. Witness how quickly the state produced detailed data across thousands of decentralized locations to track COVID-19."

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BPS students’ needs are at forefront of bid to end family homelessness

"Since the launch of the pilot program in January 2018, we housed families of 205 homeless students from seven schools in Roxbury and Dorchester."

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Before dumping on COVID-wary teachers, get real

"Too many people still assume that education is a level playing field in this state. Try working in an 81-year-old school and not being able to open your classroom windows."