Socialist cities and tenuous blue states in today’s elections
Massachusetts
Posted inEconomic Policy
A Silver Lining in the Story of Private Equity Killing the Press
The Provincetown Independent reminds us what a local paper is supposed to look like.
Posted inPolitics
Charting the Future in Boston
Can two city councilors avoid partisan sniping and stay focused on the issues in the race for mayor?
Posted inPolitics
Will Boston Get a Right-Wing Mayor?
If the progressive community splits along tribal lines, it could happen.
Posted inWorking in America
Boston’s Anti-Bain Backlash
Private equity firm Bain Capital is suppressing a unionization campaign in Canada, but activists are protesting this in Bain’s Beantown hometown.
Posted inTransportation
Rethinking Commuting
Regional planners and transit agencies must figure out whether working from home or the allure of urban social life will prove stronger in post-pandemic America.
Posted inEnergy and the Environment
Vineyard Wind Blows In
America’s first major offshore wind project is a triumph for clean energy and a stark reminder that the U.S. is way behind in combating the climate crisis.
Posted inTAP
Needed: More Rescue Funds for the Poorest Communities
Today on TAP: The inequity built into the American Rescue Plan
Posted inTAP
Election Reforms: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
Today on TAP: The virtues of ranked-choice voting
