opinion

In the heart of Boston, where cobblestone streets whisper tales of history, a modern crisis unfolds—one not of revolution or war, but of movement, or rather, the lack thereof.

Kamala Harris’ life as vice president took a 180-degree-turn in 24 hours, from her stumping for Joe Biden in Provincetown, an LGBTQ+ culture hub and haven, on Saturday, July 20, to becoming a potential presidential nominee on Sunday, July 21 when the news broke of Biden leaving the race.

Convinced it’s yet another wasteful government bureaucracy, Donald Trump says he’ll blow up the Department of Education — which happens to be a top priority in the Project 2025 blueprint.

There has been great excitement and renewed voter engagement since Vice President Kamala Harris rose to the top of the Democratic presidential ticket on July 21. And with good reason: Her candidacy not only injected a much-needed dose of optimism into the race; it also revived the possibility that voters will choose a new leader who is forward-looking, capable, and driven by the needs of working-class Americans.

As a parent and a former Cambridge School Committee member who cares deeply about setting up our children for success, I am deeply concerned about the proposed elimination of the 10th-grade assessment as a high school graduation requirement.

Both the Harris and Trump campaigns must understand that diverse cannabis voters are looking for a president who supports legalization with equity.

From the time that Black women landed on American soil, their value has been minimized, marginalized, overlooked and forgotten by American society at large, their local communities in many instances, their houses of worship, and by their family members. In 2024, the urgency to recognize the value and the need to commit to Black women have never been more pressing.

As we enter National Hispanic Heritage Month, we are not simply marking time on a calendar. We are entering a vibrant celebration of culture, history and the enduring contributions of Latinx communities to our city and our nation.

What is happening this week at the city and state level could have the most consequential impact on the economic fate of Black and Latino residents and homeowners in Boston. If you’re interested in the matter of real Black wealth creation, you should pay attention. If you are interested in racial equity, you should pay attention.

“Made in the USA” is a tagline that should apply to every major piece of the clean energy economy. It is within our grasp. But we need to bust some myths.

In recent weeks, the discussion around what constitutes a “Black job” has reignited a critical conversation about race, identity and the workforce.

From the moment it started, the happy, hopeful Democratic Convention provided a stark contrast to the dark, divisive message of the Republican Party last month.