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.
IndyMass: December 19, 2025
Read on for some of the best recent articles by local independent news outlets around the Bay State! CULTURE ‘People Just Don’t Know Filipinos’ Sampan
Editor’s Note: This One’s For BINJ’s Longtime Donors
I’m usually in production every Thursday for our weekly Friday email blast to the 10,000 people who get our BINJ.News newsletter. And in-between editing and
Mass Indie Comic Expo Keeps Comics Trans, Black, and Educated
BOSTON – The Boston Comic Arts Foundation hosted its 16th Massachusetts Independent Comic Expo on Dec. 6 and 7 at Boston University featuring over 200
When It Comes To Mass Surveillance, We Are Totally Flocked
Cambridge ended its contract with a controversial vendor, but the people of Massachusetts are still being watched
Josh Safdie Defends Film School, Sort Of
BOSTON – “Nobody wants your films to exist,” Boston University alumnus Josh Safdie told an auditorium filled with BU film students Friday afternoon. Ahead of
‘The Earth Is Really Hurting, And We Can Do Something About It.’
BOSTON – The specter of silent, red-robed figures walking around Long Wharf, faces a ghostly white, stunned Gwendolen Noyes, her hands outstretched in agony. “I
Meet The Massachusetts Advocate Challenging The Opioid Recovery Establishment
“The systems that refuse to evolve, that cling to nearly 100-year-old faith-based pseudoscience … are a huge part of why we can’t seem to solve
Editor’s Note: Help BINJ Improve Our Internship Program
My Boston Institute for Nonprofit Journalism colleagues Chris Faraone, John Loftus, Linda Pinkow and I are not shy about singing the praises of our reporting
Media Farm: Remembering Jeff Lawrence, Co-Founder Of Dig Publishing
Jeff trusted and believed in oddballs in ways that nobody else in our lives had ever believed in us, and probably more than he should
Salem Police May Have Requested Federal Anti-Terrorism Monitoring At Pro-Palestine Encampment
The department also planned for the possibility of mass arrests, but won’t confirm the surveillance request
Opinion: The Commodification Of Public Education
A cornerstone of any strong educational system is the recognition that teaching is a profession, not a set of tasks. Educators earn licenses through years
Why It Is Important That This Stolen Sculpture Returns To Boston
It’s more than just the simple reason that it belongs to Massachusetts and is sitting in storage at LACMA in Los Angeles
IndyMass: December 5, 2025
Read on for some of the best recent articles by local independent news outlets around the Bay State! EDUCATION Governor releases draft graduation requirements The
Editor’s Note: Why Support BINJ?
Anyone that’s read me asking for donations for the Boston Institute for Nonprofit Journalism over the years will have seen me mentioning certain themes over
How Boston Organizations Are Choosing Human Connection Over AI
BOSTON – Whether you watch the morning news, mindlessly scroll on your phone during your commute or check in on LinkedIn, nearly everyone is surrounded
Somerville To Expand Prison Labor Ban Following Its Purchase Of Prison-Made Items
Somerville, Mass. – Following BINJ.News’ discovery of a $78.93 city purchase of signs made in a Massachusetts prison, Somerville “will seek to expand” a 2020
Portugal. The Man’s New Album ‘SHISH’ Is All Things Alaska
Going back home to Alaska for Portugal. The Man lead singer, John Gourley, means a 5:30 a.m. project, grabbing a tool belt and building with
Editor’s Note: Give To BINJ
With Thanksgiving behind us, it’s only four days until the “holiday” that every nonprofit leader (who I know, anyway) dreads: “Giving Tuesday.” It has only
OPINION: Divestment Of Dollars From The Merchants Of Death!
As a retired teacher and proud member of the Massachusetts Teachers Association, I am heartened that our union voted to support H.1264/S.767, An Act Promoting Responsible
Somerville Council Vows To Implement Popular Call For Divestment
Somerville, Mass – Last night, Somerville city councilors overwhelmingly voted 9-2 in favor of a resolution vowing to implement Question 3, a nonbinding call to
The Cornerstone Of Massachusetts Parkour
How Hub PTC, the commonwealth’s first dedicated parkour gym, jumped from YouTube inspiration to its newly revamped destination for international competition
It’s Time To Bring Home This Bust That Was Stolen From The Massachusetts State House
The sculpture of early education reformer Charles Brooks by renowned artist Thomas Crawford is in storage at Los Angeles County Museum of Art
Roast Recap: BINJ Celebrates 10 Years With Comedy Show Fundraiser
Thanks to all the comics, contributors, and supporters who joined us in Cambridge
A Few Points On Strategy For Left Activists At Boston University
Last week, when I suggested that the best way for anyone appalled by the actions of the conservative Boston University student I dubbed “the BU