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.
Dispatch From A ‘Pinball Lover’s Paradise’ In Massachusetts
Pintastic New England brings pinball to the masses with new machines, tournaments, and community
Opinion: The Parole Board Needs Experts On Substance Use, Psychology, And Reentry
BINJ reporter Jean Trounstine’s testimony to the Governor’s Council opposing Parole Board candidate Vincent DeMore
Remarks For The Alternative Press Panel At Izzy Fest 2026: Press Freedom Forum
On Tuesday, Chris Faraone and I were asked to join our colleague Brian Zayatz of the Shoestring as speakers on a panel about the alternative
IndyMass: April 23, 2026
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Psychologist Emily Mellen On Sexual Trauma Research, The Boston Marathon, And Creating Space For Miracles
One year ago, Emily Mellen made a right on Hereford and a left on Boylston, the thrumming of thousands of sneakers against pavement, cowbells and
Editor’s Note: BINJ Starts Producing Short Videos
For a long time, the staff of the Boston Institute for Nonprofit Journalism resisted making short videos to accompany our journalism. As writers and editors,
Can Massachusetts Avoid Data Center Distress Seen In Other States?
Lessons from Virginia and Georgia loom large as Lowell passes the state’s first moratorium on data center expansion, citing threats to air quality and rising
Three Non-Binary Runners To Watch For At The 2026 Boston Marathon
BOSTON – The Boston Athletic Association is likely to welcome its largest field of non-binary athletes to this year’s Boston Marathon. One hundred sixteen runners
Opinion: Working Families Vs. Billionaires … Who Should Be The Priority?
On Tuesday, March 31, I testified before the Massachusetts Ways and Means Committee regarding legislation to raise state revenue. Prior to my remarks, I listened
Local Boston Iranians Are Divided About The War Back Home
“All human beings are members of one frame/ Since all, at first, from the same essence came./ When time afflicts a limb with pain./ The
Beacon Hill’s Blindest Spot: Can The Governor’s Council Reverse A Century Of Oversight?
A Massachusetts State House briefing sheds light on a crucial body that still operates in darkness, and points out the need for reform—on the ballot
Editor’s Note: On Local News Day, Sign Up For the BINJ.News Newsletter!
Today is Local News Day, a new holiday of sorts being celebrated for the first time this year. Its aim is to help make the
IndyMass: April 9, 2026
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How No Kings Music Brings Community And Fuels The Movement
Performers note the vital role that music plays in mass movement and its ability to add longevity to a fight that could take years
The Waiting Game: Thousands Of Mass Prisoners Are Stuck On Education Waitlists
With waitlists nearly triple the size of current enrollment, prisoner rights advocates say the DOC prioritizes punishment over preparation
The Bridge That ‘Yankees Suck’ Built
An interview with “Fenway Punk” author Chris Wrenn on how a crew of rowdy hawkers funded an iconic Boston hardcore label
How Matt Shearer Turned The Bay State Into His Reporting Skatepark
“Going viral should never be the goal. The goal should be to tell a great story.”
Controversial Cookbooks: From Duncan Hines To Mario Batali
Since current events have been uglier than ever, I thought I’d give myself a break this week and write about my second-favorite activity next to
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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