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Coronavirus

Million dollar COVID vaccine lotteries grab attention, but cheaper, targeted approaches may be just as successful

While big-payoff sweepstakes have boosted turnout, other much lower-cost and low-key approaches can also be effective, researchers say. Continue reading →

Politics

Inside the bizarre Arizona audit fueled by Trump’s false claims of election fraud

It’s easy to dismiss this as a sideshow, a weird epilogue to an election that some Trump supporters still aren’t ready to concede. But democracy experts and election administrators warn that the audit speaks to a dark and worrisome current of distrust that has been intentionally stoked by GOP leaders. Continue reading →

Jeneé Osterheldt

Juneteenth and the meaning of Black liberation in Boston

As we celebrate the freedom of enslaved people in America, we consider what it means to be Black and free. Continue reading →

Politics

Fifty years later, Pentagon Papers still speak loudly about war and government untruths

The Pentagon Papers — classified scholarly documents on America's involvement in the Vietnam War that were suppressed until newspapers published them — laid bare government lies and showed how the war was misguided and unwinnable. The American wars still to come would have their own lies. Continue reading →

bob hohler

Coach’s SafeSport suspension is 14th sexual misconduct punishment in Massachusetts youth hockey

No Olympic development sport in Massachusetts has had more individuals in its ranks sanctioned for sexual misconduct than ice hockey. Continue reading →

The Nation

Nation

Teachers wary of new laws limiting instruction on race

Particularly in districts with large numbers of people of color, educators say they worry everyday discussions about students' experiences could land teachers in hot water. Continue reading →

Nation

AMA doctors meet amid vocal backlash over racial equity plan

The dissenters are a vocal minority of physicians, including some white Southern delegates who accuse the American Medical Association of reverse discrimination. Continue reading →

Politics

Go green or go bipartisan? Biden’s big infrastructure choice

As negotiations unfold in Congress in search of a bipartisan deal, the White House's ability to ensure a climate focus in Biden's sweeping infrastructure package is becoming daunting — so much so that key Democrats are warning the administration to quit negotiating with Republicans, calling it a waste of time that will produce no viable compromise. Continue reading →

The World

World

Did Biden give Boris Johnson a $6,000 bike and get a Wikipedia printout in return? Not exactly.

There are few things more awkward than an uneven gift exchange. Continue reading →

World

EU talks up hope of breakthrough at Iran nuclear meetings

“We are making progress, but the negotiations are intense and a number of issues (remain), including on how steps are to be implemented,” EU representative Alain Matton told reporters in Vienna. Continue reading →

World

After charming leaders, Queen Elizabeth sits back for parade

The 95-year-old monarch sat on a dais to watch the ceremony that despite ongoing social distancing restrictions did not disappoint on the pomp and pageantry front. If she was tired after meeting G-7 leaders, including U.S. President Biden, on Friday evening, it didn’t show. Continue reading →

Editorial & Opinion

OPINION

The next insurrection

The attempted coup on Jan. 6 wasn’t crushed. That means it can happen again. Continue reading →

EDITORIAL

Part 6: The case for prosecuting Donald Trump

Saving American democracy for the long run requires a clear condemnation of the Trump presidency. That means making clear that no one is above the law. Continue reading →

OPINION

The political myth that demography is destiny

No party owns the votes of immigrants, even if partisan loyalists insist otherwise. Continue reading →

Metro

Metro

Energy efficiency is a low-hanging fruit to combat climate change. So why can’t everyone get access to it?

Environmental justice isn’t only about where power plants get built and which neighborhoods have enough trees. Continue reading →

K-12

City Council candidate participated in controversial counseling sessions for Boston students

Kelly Bates described herself as a guest speaker for the Boston Student Advisory Council's Re-evaluation Counseling events and said she no longer teaches the therapy. Continue reading →

Globe Local

Trans Resistance activists stage second annual alternative to Boston Pride

Saturday's event is unfolding as Trans Resistance MA sees its influence expand, and Boston Pride grapples with a boycott fueled by accusations that the organization is not inclusive. Continue reading →

Sports

bob hohler

Coach’s SafeSport suspension is 14th sexual misconduct punishment in Massachusetts youth hockey

No Olympic development sport in Massachusetts has had more individuals in its ranks sanctioned for sexual misconduct than ice hockey. Continue reading →

dan shaughnessy

The last thing Alex Cora would need is any sticky situations with his pitchers, and other thoughts

MLB is cracking down on pitchers using illegal substances to make the ball spin, and Cora can ill afford to be associated with another cheating scandal. Continue reading →

Tara Sullivan

For Kevan Miller, the timing of Bruins’ playoff elimination was a cruel twist of fate

The rugged defenseman revealed Friday that he had been cleared to return for a potential Game 7 against the Islanders. Continue reading →

Business
Ideas

IDEAS

Grieving a school year unlike any other

I always dread the end-of-year goodbyes, but in the wake of remote learning, it feels like we’ve barely said hello. Continue reading →

IDEAS

The unheralded movie that brought Boston alive for me

‘Blue Hill Avenue’ is a gangster film, but it’s also about how neighborhoods change. Today I can’t watch it without thinking of the street it’s named for. Continue reading →

Obituaries

Obituaries

Lakota spiritual leader, activist Leonard Crow Dog dies

Chief Leonard Crow Dog, a renowned activist, fought for sovereignty, language preservation, and religious freedom, and lobbied for the American Indian Religious Freedom Act and Indian Self Determination Act, two laws that altered the relationship between Native Americans and the United States. Continue reading →

Obituaries

Mudcat Grant, American League’s first Black 20-game winner, dies at 85

Remembered as a leading right-hander of his time, Jim "Mudcat" Grant was also known for his intriguing nickname, his second career singing and dancing at nightspots, and his book profiling outstanding Black pitchers. Continue reading →

Arts & Lifestyle

Lifestyle

Tips for making laundry day more gentle on the environment

Laundry day isn't exactly fun for most people, but it can be downright unpleasant for the Earth. | realestate.boston.com Continue reading →

TY BURR

On Netflix, notes from Bo Burnham’s underground

His special “Inside” charts one man’s pandemic unraveling — and ours, too? Continue reading →

ART REVIEW

At Peabody Essex, the sun sets on old ideas about maritime painting

"In American Waters" rethinks a tradition that lionized seafaring, conquest, and commerce. Continue reading →

Travel

TRAVEL

14 New England outdoor adventures to add to your bucket list

We asked the experts about their most memorable local experiences. There were a few that came up repeatedly. Continue reading →

TRAVEL

These lobster rolls top all the ‘best’ lists. But how are they, really? We tried them all

We ate our way through the best lobster rolls in New England. Continue reading →

Real Estate