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Editorials are opinions of The Boston Globe's Editorial Board.

EDITORIAL

Make mail-in voting permanent

Massachusetts’ voters have spoken — voting by mail is a winner.
EDITORIAL

No shortcuts on COVID-19 vaccine

Making sure a vaccine is safe — and that people trust it — means science, not politics, should steer the timeline.
EDITORIAL

Flu shot mandate a crucial public health move during pandemic

Other states should follow Massachusetts’ lead in requiring that most students under 30 get a flu vaccination as part of their COVID-19 strategy.
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Election threats need to be exposed, not shrouded in secrecy

Just when voters need information, a ban on congressional briefings is denying lawmakers a chance to raise questions.

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With Trump fanning the flames, it’s up to locals to put out the fires
Intelligence officials have warned law enforcement about right-wing vigilantism, but the president continues to stoke white fear and make matters worse. It’s up to local leaders to quell the violence.

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DAs must do better tracking cops’ credibility gaps
A process to identify law enforcement officers who misbehave can repair trust in a criminal justice system that is too often racially biased.

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EDITORIAL

Highway carnage begs for solutions

Lapses in state and federal regulations have allowed dangerous drivers and the trucking industry to continue to wreak havoc on the nation’s roadways.

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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.

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A chance for fresh thinking in Hyde Park, Roslindale, West Roxbury

Gretchen Van Ness's takes on Roxbury Prep and qualified immunity offer an encouraging view on how she would legislate on Beacon Hill.

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Louis DeJoy must resign. Now

The postmaster general has proved himself unfit to serve as the Postal Service chief and has undermined American democracy in the process.

EDITORIAL

The White House attack on health

The public needs to be able to trust that medical interventions are safe and effective. President Trump’s coercion of the Food and Drug Administration jeopardizes that trust and endangers Americans.

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Delivering on mail-in voting

In the midst of this pandemic, there's a clear need for the state to extend the window for getting mail-in ballots from voters.

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Candidates should ask super PACs to stay positive — and disclose funders in a timely way

Emily's List and a super PAC with Kennedy family ties are doing some shady politicking.

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Hospitals need a stronger prescription for keeping the public’s trust

Policies for conflict of interest should be updated so that patients don't have to question the loyalty of hospital executives.