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EDITORIAL

Solo senators hold too much power over appointments

There’s no good reason individual senators should be allowed to hold up military promotions or to pick US attorneys, and lots of ways both practices could lead to trouble.

EDITORIAL

State-funded housing too precious to be left vacant

A complicated application process and overdue repairs share blame for keeping units offline.

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A fire at a Sutton motel raises questions about shelters the state is opening for migrants

Thousands of migrants have come to Massachusetts. Finding enough safe places for them to live, as the state’s right-to-shelter law requires, has proven enormously difficult.

EDITORIAL

Don’t blame domestic violence victims in child welfare cases

DCF should be guided by best practices.

EDITORIAL

Mayor Wu takes on key to new housing — Boston’s arcane zoning code

Hacking away at its 4,000 pages will require political courage and some speed.

EDITORIAL

When building bike lanes isn’t enough

Yes, it is a critical first step to getting more people out of their cars and onto bikes. But government, business, and civic groups can do more to encourage cycling.

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Massachusetts’ 351 health departments means inefficiency — and unfairness

Standards, money, and regionalization will all help.

EDITORIAL

Hyannis airport plan hits turbulence

Expanding the Cape Cod Gateway Airport could be a good idea, but backers need to show it’ll help address the region’s transportation needs.