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
A roundup of recent articles from the Massachusetts independent press
How much of the New York Times’ “Best Novel of the 21st Century” is true to author Elena Ferrante’s life?
First “emerging adult” parole hearing held in Massachusetts since historic ruling on life without parole for those under 21
New series by Jean Trounstine includes original data set on Massachusetts judicial appointments culled from hundreds of paper files
For centuries, critics have questioned whether the Governor’s Council, rife with conflict, should exist. In 2024, is the body obsolete?
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Chris Faraone joined cohort from Data-Driven Reporting Project at Northwestern University
