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‘They’re agitators, they’re rioters, they’re looters’: Trump decries recent protests during N.H. campaign rally

As supporters awaited the president's arrival, fewer than half appeared to be wearing masks, despite a state requirement. Continue reading →

Jeneé Osterheldt

From the King’s Dream to a call for America to get its knee of our necks: We March on Washington

We’ve been fighting this fight for generations. America has eaten our young while feeding off our labor. We can no longer be your buffet. We were there not just to fight for our lives, but to benefit from the balm that is radical togetherness. We need healing. Continue reading →

Jackie Bradley Jr. learned life lessons from his mother, a former Virginia State Trooper

Alfreda Hagans speaks from the heart, and she holds nothing back speaking about racial injustice from her unique perspective. Continue reading →

Down in the polls, Joe Kennedy makes a final push for votes

As the final days of the contentious primary tick down, both Joe Kennedy and Ed Markey are battling for working-class voters, particularly those of color, a crucial slice of the Massachusetts electorate. Continue reading →

Computers, desks, lockers: Back-to-school shopping is different this year

Parents are planning, and spending, “for all possible scenarios.” And retail analysts expect them to keep buying through the fall. Continue reading →

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OPINION

In missing the moment, the Red Sox lost this fan

No team in Major League Baseball has a greater obligation than the Red Sox to stand firmly against the ongoing brutality that continues to leave Black Americans dead, maimed, and traumatized in its wake. Continue reading →

EDITORIAL

If police reform is ever going to come, it has to be right here, right now

If police reform is ever to come, it will have to be right here — and right now. Continue reading →

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Metro

Stephen Lynch on death of Brockton soldier from Fort Hood: ’We need to bring in a separate investigation’

Elder Fernandes, who was found dead earlier this week, was the 10th person to go missing from the Army base in a year. Continue reading →

‘Enough!’: Boston activist groups demand action on policing, racial justice

Representatives of several Boston-based racial justice organizations gathered at the State House Friday to deliver one message in unison: “Enough is enough.” Continue reading →

State to allow remote learning pods, kids’ programs outside schools

State education officials announced Friday that families can form small remote-learning co-ops, after-school programs can operate during typical school hours, and churches and community centers can host students who might otherwise be unsupervised when out of school this fall. Continue reading →

Sports

ALEX SPEIER | ON BASEBALL

While celebrating Jackie Robinson, Red Sox recognize need for greater commitment to diversity

"The more diverse we are on the field and off the field, the better,” says Red Sox president/CEO Sam Kennedy, whose team has just one Black player in Jackie Bradley Jr. Continue reading →

Bruins, NHL put playoffs on back-burner, and racial injustice front and center

Brad Marchand and other players in the bubble sent a strong message about racial injustice. Continue reading →

Game 1 for Celtics-Raptors series set for Sunday at 1 p.m.

The series was originally scheduled to begin Thursday night, but was postponed along with the rest of the league schedule as NBA players protested against police brutality and systemic racism. Continue reading →

Business & Tech

Major Kendall Square developer pays $330m for Waltham office complex

The deal continues a trend toward more life sciences expansion in the suburbs. Continue reading →

MGM Springfield tells 1,000 laid-off workers that their jobs may not return

The number represents half of the casino’s employees prior to the pandemic. Continue reading →

Despite lower infection rates, Mass. economy continues to take a hit

Big job losses and reductions again strike several key industries. Continue reading →

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