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The end of Roe v. Wade

The court’s decision to overturn the landmark ruling removes the nation’s constitutional protections for abortion

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A couple embraced as they took part in a Rally to Defend Abortion Rights in Boston.

Roe decision as severe as advocates feared

“We are now moving backwards,” said Priscilla Smith, a former litigator on reproductive rights issues who now runs Yale Law School’s Reproductive Rights and Justice Project.

Senator Elizabeth Warren calls on Biden to use federal lands to protect abortion access

‘Wonder if Loving v Virginia is next.’ Legal experts on both sides unpack Roe decision.

What changed from the leaked draft opinion to the final Roe decision? Relatively little.

Boston protesters denounce Supreme Court ruling overturning Roe v. Wade

Map of abortion laws in the US.

Map: A state-by-state look at abortion laws now that Roe v. Wade is overturned

Abortion-rights activists protest outside the Supreme Court in Washington on Friday after the Supreme Court overruled Roe v. Wade, eliminating the constitutional right to abortion after almost 50 years.

Utterly predictable. Utterly enraging.

Anti-abortion protesters rally at the Supreme Court, Friday, June 24, 2022, in Washington.

Jeneé Osterheldt

This is war, and if you’re not fighting, you don’t care

Nadia Frye Leinhos held up a sign as she took part in a pro-abortion rights rally in Boston after the Supreme Court announced its decision to overturn Roe v. Wade.

Disgust and elation: As news of Roe ruling spread quickly in Mass., ideological divide on display

Biden signs landmark gun measure, says ‘lives will be saved’
The House sent President Biden the most wide-ranging gun violence bill Congress has passed in decades on Friday.

Somerville lawyer arrested, charged with attempting to bribe Medford police chief, authorities say

Sean O’Donovan, 54, was arrested Friday on charges that he allegedly took part in a scheme to bribe Medford’s police chief in an attempt to secure approval for a marijuana dispensary, according to US Attorney Rachael S. Rollins’ office.

1 man arrested, 2 sought, in Brockton teen’s murder

Angel Colon, 22, was arrested Friday at a home in Brockton in connection with the fatal shooting of 16-year-old Liedson Monteiro-Terry last Labor Day weekend. Arrest warrants were issued for Malik Cotton, 21, and Angel Vasquez, 23, officials said.

The Pride I Carry With Me: Julia Golden
The beautiful resistance of Trans Resistance MA interim president Julia Golden, as told to Jeneé Osterheldt.

Tommy Welch, one of two finalists to be the next BPS superintendent, chatted with Gabriella Silva, 8, about the division she was learning during a visit to her classroom at the Manassah E. Bradley Elementary School.

THE GREAT DIVIDE

Tommy Welch says he’s ready to ‘hit the ground running’ and lead Boston Public Schools

Welch was asked how he will elevate the voices of people of color in the district and how he will continue the district's anti-racist and equity work.

Boston superintendent search marred by lack of Black and Latino finalists

A guide to some of the best beaches in Greater Boston
If venturing slightly outside the city limits is within your wherewithal, we’ve rounded up a few destinations worth checking out.

Overturning Roe feels like a kick in the uterus. Here’s how we can protect women.

Massachusetts is well-situated to be a leader in reproductive health care policy innovation.

A travesty foretold

Roe ruling turns back the clock

MARCELA GARCÍA

Once again, Boston misses out on its first Hispanic school superintendent

Abortion rights, guns: a one-two punch from the high court

Centering critical voices, debates, and evidence-based opinion to reframe the national conversation on racial equity and hasten a more racially just society.

CHRISTOPHER MUTHER

The ABBA Voyage show in London is a stunning experience — and the future of live performance

You can dance, you can jive. It’s the spectacular almost-return of ABBA: The avatars that perform the 90-minute show, seven days a week, were created by 140 special effects wizards at George Lucas’s Industrial Light & Magic.

Woburn Memorial High School.

High School Sports

Independent investigator’s report points to lapses in Woburn football assault case

The Woburn case is one of numerous violent incidents in high school sports over the last year that have captured the attention of government officials, civil rights groups, and student safety organizations.

Christian Arroyo (right) celebrates with Jarren Duran after hitting a two-run home run in the seventh inning on Friday in Cleveland.

Peter Abraham | On Baseball

Christian Arroyo, who hadn’t played in weeks, does a little bit of everything for Red Sox

Arroyo was 3 for 4 with three RBIs and made a stellar play in the field.

Fresh off COVID-19 list, Christian Arroyo hits tiebreaking homer to help Red Sox beat GuardiansThis Red Sox-Guardians series has a great managerial angle to it, and other thoughts

In his first season at the helm, Ime Udoka brought the Celtics to the NBA Finals, something that even he concedes happened ahead of schedule.

After a bittersweet ending in the playoffs, Ime Udoka sees a bright future for the Celtics

The Celtics have room to maneuver with trades and free agency, but the coach emphasized improvement from within.

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The ABBA Voyage show in London is a stunning experience — and the future of live performance

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HBO documentary to look back at Ohio State scandal
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The beautiful resistance of Trans Resistance MA interim president Julia Golden, as told to Jeneé Osterheldt.

A Boston city councilor tweeted about Zionists shaking people down. The backlash was swift.
Kendra Lara, a first-term councilor from Jamaica Plain known for her unabashed progressivism, fired off a tweet Thursday morning saying “y’all are letting the Zionists SHAKE YOU DOWN. phew!”

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James Jackson Jr. in rehearsal for "A Strange Loop."

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10 time Grammy-winner Chaka Khan will join the Boston Pops Orchestra for July Fourth's 2022 Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular.

Chaka Khan, Heather Headley to celebrate July Fourth with the Boston Pops

Roland Orzabal (left) and Curt Smith lead Tears for Fears at Leader Bank Pavilion.

Tears for Fears let it all out at Leader Bank Pavilion

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Arizona House Speaker Rusty Bowers, a Republican, testified before the House Jan. 6 select committee on Capitol Hill on Tuesday.

Jan. 6 hearings won’t sway Trump supporters. That’s OK.

Abortion-rights activists react after hearing the Supreme Court decision Friday.

IDEAS | MARY ZIEGLER

The fall of Roe v. Wade now threatens other rights

Steven Engel, former assistant attorney general for the Office of Legal Counsel, Jeffrey Rosen, former acting attorney general, and Richard Donoghue, former acting deputy attorney general, are sworn in to testify in front of House select committee on Thursday.

Trump’s attempt to corrupt the Justice Department should surprise no one

Flora Chen (left) handed out water to members of the TL volleyball team as they practiced in high temperatures in Chinatown’s Reggie Wong Memorial Park on a Thursday evening, until 11:30 p.m., in August 2021.

Extreme heat is coming. Boston needs to prepare — now.

Protective fencing remains up around the US Supreme Court building in anticipation of protest related to a possible decision in the Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization case that could essentially overturn the Roe v. Wade abortion decision.

Michelle A. Williams

The Supreme Court is misinformed on eugenics

IDEAS | DAVID SCHARFENBERG

Boston was once a wildly ambitious city. It’s time to go big again.

Metro

Roe v. Wade overturned: The latest

Clinics in Alabama, Texas, and West Virginia stop performing abortions for fear of prosecution

The Supreme Court has ended constitutional protections for abortion that had been in place nearly 50 years in a decision by its conservative majority to overturn Roe v. Wade. We’re gathering the latest news, updates, and analyses.

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The Pride I Carry With Me: Julia Golden

The beautiful resistance of Trans Resistance MA interim president Julia Golden, as told to Jeneé Osterheldt.

Activists demand R.I. General Assembly reconvene to pass Equality in Abortion Coverage Act

At a rally at the R.I. State House on Friday night, Jennifer Rourke of the Womxn Project called on Governor McKee to refrain from signing the state budget until the Equality in Abortion Coverage Act is passed.

1 man arrested, 2 sought, in Brockton teen’s murder

Angel Colon, 22, was arrested Friday at a home in Brockton in connection with the fatal shooting of 16-year-old Liedson Monteiro-Terry last Labor Day weekend. Arrest warrants were issued for Malik Cotton, 21, and Angel Vasquez, 23, officials said.

Sports

Former Bruins goalie Tuukka Rask Rask pulled on his familiar No. 40 Bruins sweater, sans pads and helmet, during a charity game at Warrior Ice Arena on Thursday.

Matt Porter | Sunday hockey notes

How former Bruins goalie Tuukka Rask is enjoying himself in retirement

“Driving the kids to school, dance practice, playing a lot of golf. It’s been great,” Rask said.

For years baseballs have been prepared for games by having a thin coat of mud applied by one of the home team clubhouse attendants.

Peter Abraham | Sunday baseball notes

How a Wilmington-based company developed a chemical coating for baseballs that improves grip and can be applied uniformly

The process was tested in the Arizona Fall League last year and Double A this season. The company also brought in Dan Duquette as a liaison with MLB.

Commanders owner Daniel Snyder thumbed his nose at Congress by declining to appear at a hearing called by the House Committee on Oversight and Reform. Commissioner Roger Goodell instead took the heat.

Ben Volin | Sunday football notes

What’s next for Deshaun Watson and Daniel Snyder?

The Browns star quarterback and the Commanders owner still find themselves in a heap of trouble.

Peter Abraham | On Baseball

Christian Arroyo, who hadn’t played in weeks, does a little bit of everything as Red Sox defeat Guardians

Stanley Cup Final Game 5 | Lightning 3, Avalanche 2

Lightning’s Ondrej Palat extends Stanley Cup Final with Avalanche to Game 6

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Fresh off COVID-19 list, Christian Arroyo hits tiebreaking homer to help Red Sox beat Guardians

Business

Inflation sparks global wave of protests for higher pay, aid

As prices rise, inflation threatens to exacerbate inequalities and widen the gap between billions of people struggling to cover their costs and those who are able to keep spending.

Corporations scrambling to determine what they’ll cover in post-Roe reality

Walt Disney, JPMorgan Chase, and Dick's Sporting Goods said Friday they would cover employee travel expenses for abortions in light of the Supreme Court's decision to strike down Roe v. Wade, joining the ranks of corporate giants scrambling to adjust to the new reality.

Stocks rally, driving Wall Street to a rare winning week

Paying no attention to the six judges behind the curtain

Paul Damon harvests clams in Ipswich.

‘It’s a lost cause’: Inside the last stand of New England’s soft-shell clam

Jared Auerbach of Red's Best poses for a portrait on Boston Fish Pier.

Area waters are teeming with fish species. The problem is we eat too few of them.

The untapped power of bottle deposits could save us from plastic bottle purgatory

In high school, when things weren’t great, a welcoming family became my refuge

metro

Boston protesters denounce Supreme Court ruling overturning Roe v. Wade

Tommy Welch says he’s ready to ‘hit the ground running’ and lead Boston Public Schools

Boston superintendent search marred by lack of Black and Latino finalists

sports

Christian Arroyo goes for a celebratory ride following his two-run homer in the seventh inning.

Fresh off COVID-19 list, Christian Arroyo hits tiebreaking homer to help Red Sox beat Guardians

Red Sox scrap plans to activate Garrett Whitlock (hip soreness) for series in Toronto

Xander Schauffele shoots 63 to take five-shot lead, Wellesley’s Michael Thorbjornsen seven back at Travelers

business

5 questions with Shimmy founder Ashley Wayman

Stocks rally, driving Wall Street toward rare winning week

Juul seeks to block FDA ban on its e-cigarettes in US

politics

President Joe Biden signed into law S. 2938, the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act gun safety bill, in the Roosevelt Room of the White House in Washington, Saturday, June 25, 2022. First lady Jill Biden looked on at right.

Biden signs landmark gun measure, says ‘lives will be saved’

Kavanaugh gave private assurances. Collins says he ‘misled’ her.

Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade’s right to abortion

Nation

Police in riot gear surrounded the Arizona Capitol as protesters reacted to the Supreme Court decision to overturn the landmark Roe v. Wade abortion decision Friday, June 24, 2022, in Phoenix.

Roe protest disrupts last hours of 2022 Arizona Legislature

Army Guard troops risk dismissal as COVID-19 vaccine deadline looms

Biden, other critics fear Thomas’s ‘extreme’ position on contraception

World

France's President Emmanuel Macron gives a press conference at The European Council Building in Brussels on June 24.

French MPs want abortion rights inscribed in constitution

Protesters gather as G-7 leaders set to arrive in Germany

Bangladesh marks opening of country’s longest bridge

opinion

Pekin Community High School placekicker Mylee Hansen chats with assistant coach Zac Williams after a scrimmage on Aug. 20, 2021, at Memorial Stadium in Pekin, Ill. Hansen is the first girl on the Pekin varsity football team. Title IX, the US law intended to ensure equity between men and women in education, was signed by President Richard Nixon on June 23, 1972.

Title IX’s strides viewed against impending slide over right to choose

Divide within families runs deeper than mere party affiliations

Trump’s attempt to corrupt the Justice Department should surprise no one

lifestyle

Inside nonprofit Welcome Home's new 1,600-square-foot West Newton location.

Welcome Home, devoted to helping families in need, expands in West Newton

Is it too late to apologize?

Vaccines for little kids are finally here. Why aren’t we more excited?

food & dining

Blue Ribbon Sushi

Blue Ribbon Sushi opens in Kenmore Square; Fresh Pond gets a beer garden

Gourmet Dumpling House announces it will close its doors in Chinatown after 15 years

Blue Ribbon Sushi will open at the Hotel Commonwealth Thursday

travel

The band ABBA at the 1974 Eurovision song contest and those same outfits on display at ABBA: The Museum in Stockholm.

An ABBA-obsessed guide to Stockholm

A guide to some of the best beaches on Cape Cod

A guide to some of the best beaches in Rhode Island

Arts

Winslow Homer, "The Gulf Stream," 1899. The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Catharine Lorillard Wolfe Collection, Wolfe Fund, 1906.

At the Met, ‘Winslow Homer: Crosscurrents’ offers a completist’s view

Delighting in ‘Lines and Colors’ at Bernay Fine Art

‘In the heart of their hug’: Hank Willis Thomas on his ‘Embrace’ tribute to the Kings

Books

In short pieces, Hilary Mantel recalls her difficult past

Building a library for a better life

Twilight of the white guys

Movies

Kevin Hart (left) and Woody Harrelson in "The Man From Toronto."

A case of very mistaken identity in ‘The Man From Toronto’

The legacy of Chernobyl, a portrait of the hustler as an aging man

‘Hit the Road’ follows a family, and their dog, on a road less traveled

Television

George Clooney (pictured last year in London) will produce the still-untitled documentary that will focus on the crimes of Richard Strauss, a former sports doctor at Ohio State who has been accused of sexually abusing more than 300 athletes over two decades.

HBO documentary to look back at Ohio State scandal

Some favorites from TV’s archive of LGBTQ characters and stories

‘Loot’ is rich with relationships, if not messages

music

Roland Orzabal (left) and Curt Smith lead Tears for Fears at Leader Bank Pavilion.

Tears for Fears let it all out at Leader Bank Pavilion

Boston Gay Men’s Chorus and Disney harmonize on a first-of-its-kind concert

Former Boston Pops conductor John Williams, 90, steps away from film, but not music

Theater/Dance

From left: Malachi Rosen, Karla Lang, Channing Rion, and Jude Torres rehearse the bilingual radio play "The Ghost of Keelung" at Mary Soo Hoo Park on the Greenway.

Troupe brings a bilingual Taiwanese ghost story to the Greenway

Massachusetts native James Jackson Jr.’s head-spinning journey into ‘A Strange Loop’

Jacob’s Pillow kicks off the 2022 season with provocative ‘America(na) to Me’

globe local

Mayor Wu announces that Quincey J. Roberts Sr., left, will serve as the inaugural Executive Director for the Mayor’s Office of LGBTQ+ Advancement at the Boston Pride Kick-Off in the City Hall Plaza on June 1.

Highlighting Pride Month, Roxbury Film Festival, and Black Music Month during ‘Black News Hour’

News flash: Fireworks are back!

Should Massachusetts suspend the state gas tax?

Obituaries

Mr. McElhenny starred for the San Francisco 49ers as an all-purpose back.

Hall of Fame NFL running back Hugh McElhenny dies at 93

Tony Siragusa, who helped Ravens win Super Bowl, dies at 55

James Rado, who co-created groundbreaking ‘Hair,’ dies at 90