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New Major Investigation Into Massachusetts Prison Health Care
Last year, Massachusetts declined to renew its contract with the prison health care provider Wellpath. The company was hit with more than 1,500 lawsuits nationwide for alleged
VIDEO: WATCH OUR PROGRAMS FROM THE CAMBRIDGE KIOSK
Interviews with local media and headline makers about the history of publishing in Cambridge and the current state of independent media everywhere
Video: A History Of Alternative Media And Culture In Cambridge, Massachusetts
A conversation w/ David Bieber of the David Bieber Archives about everything from Harvard Square’s theaters and venues of yore to the current underground media
Judge Orders Reinstatement Of Counselor Fired For Discrimination Against LGBTQ Students
“Gay and transgender students and their caregivers reported significant distress that led to depression, suicidal thoughts, post-traumatic stress disorder, and school withdrawal”
Celebrating 10 Years Of BINJ
The Boston Institute for Nonprofit Journalism’s first decade has been an incredible roller-coaster ride, but Chris Faraone, John Loftus, Linda Pinkow, and I look forward
Chris Faraone On ‘Talk Of The Neighborhoods’
The BINJ editorial director discusses prison reporting, nonprofit journalism, and much more
When Married Women Couldn’t Teach, Massachusetts Unions Led The Fight
An often forgotten chapter in women’s labor history, the fight against marriage bans in Massachusetts eventually found success with activism, passionate union efforts, and nationwide
Opinion: Who Plans The City—And For Whom?
“The assumption that community involvement is a barrier to housing is simply false.”
Will Musk’s New Party Create An Opening For A National Left Party?
Hard to say if the “America Party” is really getting off the ground or not, but I’d like to publish left-wing activists’ thoughts on that
IndyMass: July 10, 2025
A roundup of recent articles from the Massachusetts independent press
Has The Inhumane And Costly Massachusetts Prison Health Care System Improved Under New Management?
The state’s last prison health care contract brought despair and congressional scrutiny. Our investigation indicates that the new vendor is off to a troubling start.
This July 4, Reflect On What Kind Of America You Want
Then think about what kind of democracy you want and help move the national conversation in a more thoughtful direction