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Militant Journalism
Ayesha Johnson dies in custody at Boston’s Suffolk County Jail, family demands justice
Ayesha Johnson, a 35-year-old Black woman and mother died in custody on July 28 after she was found alone and…
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Victory for Pavement Coffeehouse workers, first union coffee shop in Massachusetts
Workers at Pavement Coffeehouse have organized the first union coffee shop in Massachusetts.
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Analysis
Domestic violence, pedophilia, brutality and murder: Who do the Boston police really serve?
Boston politicians and media have treated each scandal as a disconnected incident rather than as symptoms of structural problems of…
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Guest statements
Somerville becomes second city in Massachusetts to remove police from schools
This move comes in response to pressure from parents, activists and teachers after police were called on 6-year-old Black and…
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Militant Journalism
Family demands independent investigation into death of 16-year-old Mikayla Miller in Hopkinton, Mass.
"Mikayla was only 16 years old. She was my bright and shining star in this crazy world."
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Militant Journalism
Somerville mother seeks justice for son: he was only six years old — now he has a bogus criminal record
In 2019, Somerville Public Schools called the police on a six-year-old boy. Now he has a criminal record, and his…
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Militant Journalism
They received Pandemic Unemployment Assistance — now they might have to pay it back
"I was stressed that upon deeming me ineligible for some reason, they would take the money that they had paid…
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Militant Journalism
After a year of struggle, Boston teachers prepare for return to school
Despite high ongoing COVID-19 infection rates across the city, Boston Public Schools and other districts across Massachusetts have been forcing…
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Analysis
Why is it still so hard to get vaccinated in Massachusetts?
Massachusetts has a reputation for progressive policies, especially in healthcare. So why is the Bay State’s COVID-19 vaccine rollout one…
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Militant Journalism
St. Vincent nurses strike to demand safe staffing in Worcester, Mass.
On March 8, nurses launched an indefinite strike to demand safe staffing and more affordable healthcare at a time when…
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