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

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Let’s hear from Mark Pearlstein

The public wants to know more about the Holyoke Soldiers Home tragedy, and the independent investigator has the ability to illuminate us.
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Neglect has become far too common at ICE detention centers

Unwanted gynecological surgeries at a Georgia immigration jail are just the latest alleged abuses in a system that over-relies on for-profit companies.
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The swamp became a cesspool

The Trump White House misled the American public about the pandemic, while informing wealthy campaign donors who profited. This happened under a president who promised to ‘drain the swamp.’
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Boston police reforms could blaze a trail

The mayor’s political future may well depend on whether he makes good on his promises in the face of union intransigence.

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More time, money key to easing eviction pain
Governor Baker’s plan is a good start, but the Commonwealth will need more resources to fight homelessness.

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Congress, take your cue from Amy Coney Barrett
The Barrett hearings should be a clarion call for lawmakers to act to protect health care, reproductive rights, and our elections.

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Vote yes on Question 1

A yes vote on “Right to Repair” is the path forward for Massachusetts, but the Legislature still has a role to play.

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Why is Baker so reluctant to disclose vital COVID-19 information?

The public deserves to know more about the outbreak in Massachusetts and what happened in the state’s nursing homes.

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Vote yes on Question 2

Massachusetts voters can strike an important blow for majority rule by moving to ranked-choice voting for a number of state and federal elections.

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States need significant economic stimulus from Washington

Massachusetts and many other states face severe revenue shortfalls without it.

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Correction officials thwarting medical parole

Denying or delaying compassionate release to prisoners on their deathbeds violates a 2018 Massachusetts law.

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Keeping dishonest cops off the witness stand

Police departments need to cooperate with prosecutors and prosecutors need to keep better lists of police officers who ought not to be testifying in criminal cases. But lawmakers on Beacon Hill have the real work to do.

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The Globe endorses Joe Biden for president

The former vice president is uniquely poised to restore the integrity of the presidency and to repair the damage of the last four years.

Why vote for Biden — 12 cases for 12 voters

We make a specific case for Biden for 12 different kinds of voters.