INDYMASS: FEBRUARY 2, 2024, #2
A biweekly roundup of articles from the Massachusetts independent press
JASON PRAMAS
February 2, 2024
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A biweekly roundup of articles from the Massachusetts independent press
What the Mattis decision means for parole in Massachusetts—unprecedented opportunities for release from life sentences, updated trainings for attorneys, and a big shift in the
After years of delays, the MBTA is finally about to roll out a new fare-collection apparatus. Will it only lead to more problems for the
A new regular roundup of articles from the Massachusetts independent press
While Massachusetts seeks a contractor to provide healthcare services for people in state prisons, advocates are pushing for stronger oversight of private operators as incarcerated
The untold story of Charles Taylor’s time in the Bay State, the crimes he committed, and the prison he escaped from before ransacking Liberia and
An interview with First Church Shelter Director Jim Stewart
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“How should films consider misogyny? By imbuing their characters with human characteristics.”
Making the scene at the Pockets Billiards Club in Eastie
“The instability of housing for families often creates anxiety and a sense of uncertainty.”
“Our town is now leading the way for affordable access to plant medicine and is setting an example for our state.”
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