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.
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
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
Read on for some of the best recent articles by local independent news outlets around the Bay State! Includes IndyMass #54. ARTS Somerville gets a
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
Editorial: BINJ Is In Great Shape … Until Late June
You’d think I wouldn’t be in fundraising mode in mid-February. At the moment, by our modest standards at least, the Boston Institute for Nonprofit Journalism
Candidate Interview: John Deaton Discusses His Second Run For US Senate
In February of 2024, John Deaton announced his campaign for Senate, winning 40.4% of the vote, losing to incumbent Elizabeth Warren. Now, Deaton is running
Photos: March For Trans Futures
Advocates announce new “Transgender Health Shield” agenda at the action
Former Mass State Police Union Boss And Lobbyist Finally Sentenced
The media is fixated on Dana Pullman’s reckless spending and behavior. But there’s a deeper story involving weapons procurement that BINJ uncovered prior to his
Harry Lighton On BDSM, Trauma, Kink, And ‘Pillion’
New film reveals all the messiness of a first sub-dom relationship
Correcting The Record: Mass Parole Rates For Lifers Are Not Really Rising
State officials and news outlets recently reported that parole rates are on the rise, but data reveals that for Massachusetts lifers, the numbers are actually
IndyMass: January 29 and February 12, 2026
Read on for some of the best recent articles by local independent news outlets around the Bay State! Includes IndyMass #52 and #53. ARTS Art
Millions In Opioid Settlement Funds Are Still Sitting Idle In Mass Municipalities
The state tried to withhold information on how cities and towns are spending opioid remediation dollars. From non-spenders to funding of police, here’s what the
Flock The Globe: Outlet Of Record Pushes Pro-Surveillance Propaganda
Now providing PR for Big Brother, Boston Globe argues that if you support the Fourth Amendment, you’re probably just helping a serial killer
Demonstrators Call For Independent Probe, Firings In Shacoby Kenny Death
Activists revive demands for jail closure following recent death in custody of Suffolk County Sheriff
How A Federal Shutdown Cracked Massachusetts’ Military Safety Net
When SNAP benefits and paychecks froze, local nonprofits stepped in to catch thousands of junior enlisted families and veterans falling through the legislative cracks
Softening An Edgy Business: Women-Owned Brockton Tattoo Shop Adds Yoga
1Eleven Tattoo’s founders discuss journey from apprenticeships to opening a warm, inclusive space for art and healing
New Black Lives Matter Exhibit Embraces Debate And Even Stages One
‘A critical reflection’ runs through Black History Month
‘Saber’ And TSL’s Found Family Of The Force
Beyond armor and LEDs, new doc premiering at Boston SciFi tells story of community and bravery of being yourself
Photos: Friday’s Anti-ICE Rally On Copley Square In Boston
Thousands gathered in the cold for a “no business as usual” demonstration organized by labor with various progressive groups during Friday’s nationwide strike
Don’t Lose Sight Of These Massachusetts Issues Through The National Shitstorm
Leave the sucking up to Bay State power to other news outlets. We’re still covering malfeasance, police, and surveillance.
Candidate Interview: Socialist Joe Tache On His Effort To Unseat Sen. Ed Markey
A campaign focused on “raising the desire among people to have a different way of organized society that prioritizes people’s needs.”