Hard Lessons From The Failed Campaign To Regulate Psychedelics In Massachusetts

Under-trained staff and mixed messaging: Why Massachusetts’ historic psychedelics bill collapsed
Interview: Andrew Bujalski

The Boston-born filmmaker speaks about his latest feature, “There There,” before its belated local premiere at the Brattle
Immigrants Hesitate To Access Social Services In Somerville

“There is no space for silence”
How MassArt’s Divestment Organizing ‘Met An Edge’

Efforts to enforce a late 2024 divestment policy stalled, leading to a fateful two minutes when a student protest entered a building
Boston Protest Legend Rob Potylo Detained By ICE In Oregon

The performer also known as Robbie Roadsteamer was reportedly released about an hour later
Boston Palestine Film Festival Returns, Filling Cinemas With Humor, History And Identity

Check out screenings at several local venues Oct.17-26
Proposed BPS Exam School Admissions Changes Would Affect Minority And Low-Income Students

Among other adjustments, Boston would see one-fifth of seats reserved for the highest-scoring students citywide, regardless of family income level
Somerville Kills Big Money Bid To Remove Boycott Measure From Ballot

A committee backed by the ADL and a resigned city councilor tried, and failed, to invalidate signatures needed to get the measure on the ballot
Comicopia Hosts Comic Book Artist Hayden Sherman

The Kenmore Square comic store “remains a hub for queer-friendly conversation and creativity”
Publicly Funding Grocery Stores Doesn’t Make Them Socialist

Dog whistle Herald banner headline is a classic example of the kind of news practice that has divided our nation