This Boston Institute for Nonprofit Journalism archives section houses every article and organizational update published at binjonline.org and binj.news since our organization’s launch in 2015—with the following exceptions:
- All articles produced by the former BINJ Somerville Wire news service between February 2023 (when it moved under a new nonprofit, Somerville Media Fund) and February 2024 (when it ceased publication) can be found on the Somerville Wire archive page on the Somerville Media Fund website.
- The full archives of the first run (September 2015 to March 2023) of Jason Pramas’ column “Apparent Horizon” can be found at jasonpramas.work—select articles from the first run plus the entire second run of “Apparent Horizon” (July 2024 to present) can be found here.
The archive of former major BINJ projects can be at the BINJ Project Archives page.
The Toll Of A Systemic Collapse Of Mental Health Care In ICE Facilities
Massachusetts has just one house of correction with an ICE contract, but it’s part of a dangerous network where detainees face a crisis in the
Caffè Dello Sport Keeps Italian Culture Alive In Boston’s North End
A warm, strong scent of fresh Italian coffee welcomes clients to Caffè Dello Sport. It’s an unusual, comforting greeting for a sports bar. At one
Officials Tried To Meet In Private About Opioid Settlement Spending. We Got A Transcript Anyway.
In public health listening session that Northampton tried to take off the record, experts lamented diminishing resources available to fight epidemic
Salem’s Stalled Solution: City Sits On Opioid Remediation Funds As Crisis Continues
Local officials defend the slow rollout of settlement money, while critics question why more than half-a-million dollars remains unspent
Take It From A Cold War Kid: The US/Israel War On Iran Risks Becoming A Global Conflagration
As I sat down to write this dispatch, like anyone else following world happenings in an even cursory manner I found myself overwhelmed by the
IndyMass: March 27, 2026
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MassHealth Patients Continue To Struggle To Get Dental Care
Many Massachusetts dental offices don’t accept the state insurance; providers and patients raise concerns about lack of access to needed services
Can Massachusetts Lead The World In Psychedelic Opioid Treatment?
Lawmakers advance competing psychedelic therapy bills, are poised to weigh landmark programs for ibogaine and psilocybin
Bull Rift: Worcester Rodeos Cause Continued Contention
Local advocates push for animal treatment reform and “tools of torment” ordinance
Two Upcoming Screenings Of Johnny Hickey’s ‘Methadone Mile’
Boston-bred director of ‘Oxy Morons’ to show new film and host Q&A on opioids
Editorial: BINJ Seeks Major Donors To Support Our Intern Program
For several months, at the suggestion of Boston Institute for Nonprofit Journalism Board President Felicia Sullivan—who has deep experience in such matters—BINJ Development Director Linda
BUFF 2026 Returns With Bob Odenkirk And ‘Superorganism’ Of Independent Cinema
From opening night action to midnight screenings, Boston’s premier underground film fest promises a five-day dive into the unseen and the absurd
More Antiwar Culture Is Needed To Build A Powerful Antiwar Movement
In a BINJ.News editorial last week, I found myself doing a fast analysis of the various factions I see that are for or against the
IndyMass: March 13, 2026
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Watch: ‘King Of Pop Culture’ Gary Sohmers On BINJ Live
Legendary appraiser talks retro and collectibles, alternative press, and music history
BINJ Ed Director Talks Massachusetts Opioid Settlement Coverage At NICAR
Chris Faraone joined cohort from Data-Driven Reporting Project at Northwestern University
Photos: 27th Maple Boil Down at the Somerville Growing Center
Somerville, Mass. – Last Saturday, volunteers joined staff members of the Somerville Growing Center for the 27th Maple Boil Down of its Somerville Maple Syrup
Public Health Officials Holding Opioid Remediation Fund Listening Sessions In Western Mass
With tens of millions still unspent, Massachusetts is soliciting public input on how to use money meant to mitigate damage wrought by the opioid epidemic
Organizers, Community Debate Success Of Black Lives Matter
Cambridge, Mass. – On February 24, as Black History Month came to a close, a Cambridge-based civic organization reflected on one of the most defining
Editorial: BINJ.News Seeks Opinion Articles From Iran War Street Protest Groups
On the latest episode of our weekly BINJ Live show on YouTube, Chris Faraone and I unpacked our thinking about covering various actions against the
Gov. Healey Should Bet On Beneficial Tech, Not So-Called ‘AI’
Perhaps I’d be less concerned about Gov. Maura Healey’s recent cheerleading for so-called “AI” if she would join a growing camp of experts in dropping
IndyMass: February 27, 2026
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Former Harvard Researcher Hilde-Kari Guttormsen Continues To Ask Questions About Society Through Art
When Hilde-Kari Guttormsen read a scientific report from her alma mater, the University of Bergen, revealing the discovery of 2,000 to 8,000-year-old stone carvings in
Massachusetts State Police Are On A Drone Surveillance Shopping Spree
Ahead of World Cup, MSP seeks the latest drone-hijacking software and long-range surveillance cameras to monitor large public gatherings