By Nika Elugardo State Rep. for the 15th Suffolk District In our district, many agree that structural inequities abound in our public institutions. One stark example: the criminal justice system. The belief that we must not only expose, but also…
Category: Opinion
Congratulations to the Class of 2019
Graduation Day is one of the few occasions that brings a smile to the faces of everyone in a community, regardless of whether they know a graduate. It is an occasion when all of us share in the joy —…
Op-ed: Investing in Our Next Generation
By Mayor Martin J. Walsh In 2015, we launched BuildBPS, a 10-year educational and facilities master plan that reflects a $1 billion commitment to our students. This plan is a promise to our young people that their schools will be…
Op-ed: Development and Neighborhood Preservation Can Go Hand in Hand
By Robert Field and Andrew King What is the right way to solve Boston’s need for housing? Some people believe that spurring development requires weakening of protections, such as zoning laws, for existing neighborhoods. This belief puts neighbors, developers,…
Letters
Celebrating pride Dear Editor: Our country celebrates Pride Month throughout June. At Springhouse Senior Living, we uphold the value of diversity and realize people come from all segments of community. Celebrating Pride, we have an opportunity to recognize and remember our…
Memorial Day Is a Day to Reflect upon Those Who Gave the Last Full Measure
The Memorial Day weekend is upon us, a three-day weekend that for most Americans marks the start of the summer season. Many will celebrate appropriately with barbecues and outdoor activities with family and friends. However, amidst our festivities, we should…
Op-ed How We’re Investing in Jamaica Plain
By Mayor Martin J. Walsh Every spring, we release our Capital Investment Plan which funds the critical improvements to our infrastructure and facilities in Boston over a five-year period. It is a reflection of our priorities, and is guided by…
Letters
May is Mental Health Awareness Month Dear Editor: In America today, approximately 45-47 million, or one out of five Americans, is suffering with a mental health issue; and approximately 1 in 25 adults is currently experiencing a serious mental illness that substantially…
Support Sen. Markey’s Effort to Ban Robocalls
Robocalls are the new plague of the digital and cell phone era. According to some estimates, Americans received 48 billion robocalls last year, up from 30 billion in 2017. It used to be that only a person’s land line would…
Guest Op-ed Fighting the Opioid Epidemic with Care and Data
By Alexander Acosta A little more than a year ago, I had the opportunity to visit Maryhaven treatment facility in Columbus, Ohio, to hear from those recovering from the effects of addiction. The visit was an impactful one. I met…