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A New Governor’s Council Already Made History; But Will It Bring Change To Massachusetts?
Influential body welcomes first members of color in 30-plus years, plus vets groundbreaking transgender judicial nominee
Organizers, Lawmakers Propose “Clean Slate” For Eligible Past Offenders
Legislation would create “modern, automated system to seal Criminal Offender Record Information” (CORIs), clearing barriers to housing, employment, and more
Millionaires Are Pitching In For T Improvements. Many Will Benefit From Fixes Too.
The Massachusetts Fair Share tax will help cover the MBTA’s budget shortfall. That’s something everybody should see as a win.
Malden Cares Offers Recovery Lifeline
The organization, which works out of the Health and Human Services Department, has helped cut opioid overdose numbers in half since it began in 2021
NEW BINJ INTERVIEW WITH “ECONOMIC HIT MAN” JOHN PERKINS
The bestselling author and whistle-blower recounts past US efforts to control the Panama Canal, and assesses the threats of a looming Trump administration: “I would
Assessment Of An Economic Hit Man: John Perkins On Trump’s Panama Play
The bestselling author and whistle-blower recounts past US efforts to control the Panama Canal, and assesses the threats of a looming Trump administration: “I would
IndyMass: January 9, 2025
A roundup of recent articles from the Massachusetts independent press
In Their Words: Here’s What MBTA Workers Say About Their Agency
“Employees feel that they give feedback in surveys and then nothing changes.” “Communication is not direct and not consistent.”
Interview: Cannabis Control Commission Executive Director Travis Ahern
The new CCC ED speaks about agency transparency, social consumption, and the road ahead for cannabis in Massachusetts
The T Was Everything That It Can Be On New Year’s Eve
From free rides to late-night service, it turns out the MBTA can dress to impress