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Congress has no choice but to pass debt limit deal

Lawmakers can either pass the less-than-ideal compromise agreement by Monday or let the nation default on its debt for the first time in history. They shouldn’t even entertain the latter as an option.
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Nipping litter in the bud

Boston has already taken steps to phase out the mini bottles of alcohol that are preferred by teens, litterbugs, and drunk drivers. Now it should take the policy citywide.
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Memorial Day 2023: Remembering those who died, doing right by the living

A grateful nation must do better for its veterans, their families, and active duty military.
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A year after killing of Shireen Abu Akleh, questions remain for Israel — and for Biden

Abu Akleh, who was killed by Israeli fire last year, was not only a member of the press but also a US citizen. The United States must pursue accountability.

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A pro-MCAS voice emerges
The new coalition is focused on improving the exam, not ending it as a graduation requirement.

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When clinics can’t afford to keep detox and rehab beds open, state policy needs to change
Substance use should be treated like other mental health care.

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A battle for affordable housing in Massachusetts

The Globe editorial board's 2020 series on the need for inclusive housing reform in Newton and across the Commonwealth.

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An unfinished piece of criminal justice reform business: Raising the age for juvenile offenders

New research supports a new approach to dealing with young adults before they get caught up in the prison system.

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Boston’s redistricting mess makes the case for independent commissions

It’s impossible to ignore the councilors’ own political interests in the ongoing fight to determine the city’s legislative districts. That’s why removing them from the redistricting process would give it more integrity.

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Avoiding medical errors must become a priority

Lawmakers should approve funding in next year’s state budget for the Betsy Lehman Center to implement its road map to improve safety in health care.

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It’s time to restore legislative democracy on Beacon Hill

As power has flowed upward in the Massachusetts House and Senate, rank-and-file legislators have lost any real policy role and constituents have had less opportunity to influence the process.

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Availability of alternatives should guide decision on skin shock treatment

The use of electric shocks at the Judge Rotenberg Educational Center in Canton has been controversial for decades. It would be irresponsible for the court to lift the consent agreement without addressing the core question of whether electric shock therapy should remain legal.

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Give in-state college tuition to undocumented immigrants

After more than 20 years of advocacy, it’s time to finally make the policy law.

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Reading the tax-relief tea leaves

Senate president makes a promise, but taxpayers have heard it all before.

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Biden and Garland should play it safe in choice to replace Rollins

After the resignation of US Attorney Rachael Rollins following two explosive reports, the office needs a leader who is above ethical reproach and has no political connections.