A captain goes down for his ship

The US Navy captain fired for sounding the alarm about a coronavirus outbreak on an aircraft carrier deserves praise, not scorn.

Learning from the deadly outbreak in Holyoke

The investigator of the coronavirus tragedy at the state-funded veterans home should scrutinize the state’s history of oversight at the facility.

Baker should account for what he keeps open

The governor’s office should be transparent about what qualifies businesses as essential and safe enough to operate during the outbreak.

Time to help house health care workers

We need all hands on deck in Massachusetts. Empty rooms at hotels, casinos, and dorms can serve those on the front lines of the state’s coronavirus outbreak.

EDITORIAL
Renters, homeowners need protection now
Stay-at-home order puts housing in the spotlight and longer term fixes on the legislative agenda too.

EDITORIAL
Ramp up enforcement of social distancing
To enforce the governor’s ban on gatherings, municipal leaders like Marty Walsh should use the bully pulpit and escalate to more punitive measures.

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