Massachusetts Archives

MTA Rank and File for Palestine protests on Boston Common on October 6, 2024. Photo by Sue Doherty, used with permission.

MTA Board Votes Overwhelmingly To Divest From Weapons Manufacturers

“The bumper sticker on my car announces ‘I am a proud union member of the MTA.’ That has never been more true.”

JEN MEAGHER August 14, 2025

How Tech Giants Are Harming News Outlets Like HorizonMass And BINJ

But our fans can help us survive by, yes, actually reading our articles (and sharing them)

JASON PRAMAS August 7, 2025

IndyMass: August 7, 2025

A roundup of recent articles from the Massachusetts independent press

JASON PRAMAS August 7, 2025

Another Call For An Immediate Gaza Ceasefire

Together with the complete withdrawal of all Israeli military forces from that Palestinian territory and the immediate resumption of all international humanitarian aid programs there

JASON PRAMAS July 31, 2025

Opinion: Rethinking Affordability—It’s Not Just ‘More Housing’

“… if we reduce the affordability requirements, we risk ending up with less housing that everyday people can afford.”

ZION SHERIN July 31, 2025

Editorial: Public Grantmaking Can Help Mass Indy News Outlets Survive

BINJ would like to work with fellow journalists and allied organizations to convince our state legislature to give it a shot

JASON PRAMAS July 24, 2025

IndyMass: July 24, 2025

A roundup of recent articles from the Massachusetts independent press

JASON PRAMAS July 24, 2025

Opinion: The Soul Of The Community Is Its People

And the people need more roofs over their heads

NED MELANSON July 24, 2025

Disparities Remain Across Boston’s Access To Tree Cover, Green Space, Data Shows

Experts say it’s a difficult problem to fix, but worth trying to do so

MARY RANDOLPH July 24, 2025

The rainbow crosswalk at Amherst Regional Middle School. Photo: Art Keene. Used with permission.

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”

ART KEENE July 22, 2025