AFTER MATTIS
JEAN TROUNSTINE
July 29, 2024
First “emerging adult” parole hearing held in Massachusetts since historic ruling on life without parole for those under 21
First “emerging adult” parole hearing held in Massachusetts since historic ruling on life without parole for those under 21
For centuries, critics have questioned whether the Governor’s Council, rife with conflict, should exist. In 2024, is the body obsolete?
Commonwealth seeks no-bid contract with David Ortiz-tied EV charger company
The T commissioned multiple safety studies costing millions, but officials refuse to release the reports. Transparency advocates say the agency is using “Orwellian doublespeak” to conceal the findings.
Veteran impersonation act outrages Bay State activists, further muddies grassroots waters
Speaking of high fares and tardiness, will the T have to pay private lenders for being late to deliver its new collection system?
As Massachusetts lawmakers weigh new facial recognition rules, their own guards shop for AI-enhanced surveillance that privacy advocates call “chilling,” “unlawful,” and “racially biased”
Advocates decry “shadow campaign” subverting ballot initiative to legalize psychedelics in Massachusetts
The Massachusetts Parole Board still faces big challenges despite making some improvements this past year. Its final member was approved this week, but is the body equipped to operate efficiently?
From generating buzz around their cause to getting heard on Beacon Hill, psychedelics advocates had a big March. But underneath the wins, fractures in the movement as well as external opposition could undermine legalization efforts.
