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Opinion
What it takes to embody MLK’s dream
MLK Day 2025 marks the 40th holiday observance. The theme, “Mission Possible: Protecting Freedom, Justice, and Democracy in the Spirit of Nonviolence 365,” is challenging in this politically polarized era.
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What’s next? Boston thought leaders debrief on the presidential election
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Local News
What’s next? Boston thought leaders debrief on the presidential election
Local community leaders share their disappointment about the recent U.S. presidential election results, along with their praise for Vice President Kamala Harris and her campaign.
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Vote — before Project 2025 destroys our democracy
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Editorial
Vote — before Project 2025 destroys our democracy
Project 2025 will create a dystopian country of haves and never-haves, leading to chaos that will enable those in power to steal and to create an authoritarian regime that may never yield to the power of the people. It must be stopped now.
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Editorial
Undemocratic lessons learned
Russia’s brutal invasion of Ukraine should induce every American to appreciate the difference between democracy and totalitarianism. Unfortunately, there is a great tendency for Americans to take democracy for granted.
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