IndyMass: September 25, 2025

A roundup of recent articles from the Massachusetts independent press
This Company Paid Massachusetts Opioid Settlement Funds, And Has Had Millions In State Contracts Since

The consulting giant McKinsey continued its work advising Mass on healthcare and other matters after paying for “illegal and dangerous partnership with Purdue Pharma”
Editorial: Censoring Jimmy Kimmel Is Not The Biggest Threat To The First Amendment

The ongoing collapse of the free press is … and news outlets like BINJ need your help
Parole Board Questions Dying Prisoner On 30-Year-Old Murder, Not His Health

For James Ware, an extremely ill Department of Correction prisoner, a final chance at release after medical parole denial
Another Milestone For Magic Mushrooms In Massachusetts

Lawmakers advance bill to create regulated psychedelics therapy program
New BINJ Reporting On Drones And Police Accountability

New reporting by Eliza Dewey asks if Boston police are sharing surveillance data with federal immigration officials
Why This Political Moment Is Particularly Dangerous For The American Left

A point by philosopher Hannah Arendt makes it plain that de-escalation should be our watchword at present
IndyMass: September 11, 2025

A roundup of recent articles from the Massachusetts independent press
Hire This Coder!

Experienced web accessibility expert, a longtime “Friend of BINJ,” seeks a gig
Did The BPD Fly A Surveillance Drone Over The Dominican Parade? They Won’t Tell Us.

We asked if the Boston Police Department is sharing footage from unmanned aerial vehicles with federal law enforcement agencies