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EDITORIAL

DiZoglio’s audit of Legislature should follow the money

But getting under the hood of lawmakers’ decision-making risks a constitutional breach.

EDITORIAL

DCF needs more resources to serve kids with medically complex needs

If the state has custody of a child, it is obligated to meet that child’s needs in the most appropriate setting. Monthlong waits in a hospital are inexcusable.

EDITORIAL

Locking in tuition at state universities needs to offer affordability, not just predictability

Governor Healey’s $59 million proposal is good in theory but could lead to higher tuition and fees if not carefully implemented.

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Russia has committed war crimes in Ukraine. The US should not hold back evidence for the prosecution.

The Biden administration is dithering about assisting the International Criminal Court in investigating Russia for its assault on civilians.

EDITORIAL

Boston’s police watchdog should be doing more

The Office of Police Accountability and Transparency has been off to a slow start since it was established in 2020. It needs to make better use of its investigative authority.

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As Congress mulls permanent daylight saving time, the Bay State should signal it’s ready

Changing clocks twice a year can be costly, dangerous, and, oh yeah, annoying. Beacon Hill should enact legislation to make daylight saving time permanent if Congress passes federal legislation.

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In Israel, the rule of law teeters on the brink

Israelis have taken to the streets to protest Benjamin Netanyahu’s plan to gut judicial independence. Biden should join the chorus.

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Marijuana consumers deserve to know what they’re smoking (or eating)

Labeling on cannabis products is often inaccurate. It’s time to improve state oversight.