Researching And Remembering The Slaves Who Served In The Continental Army
The Cambridge Historical Commission has identified at least 10 soldiers who were either enslaved or formerly enslaved and may have been from Cambridge, including Cato Boardman and Cato Stedman It has been 250 years since Cambridge’s Cato Boardman and Cato Stedman joined 68 other militiamen on the Lexington Green and faced down 800 British troops […]
Grace Lonergan Lorch Fought Back From Dorchester To Little Rock, And Paid Severely
Though best remembered as an integration advocate in Arkansas, Lonergan Lorch’s foray into activism was defending women teachers in her native Boston in the ’40s
General Strikes Are Now Mainstream In Massachusetts
Big ups for Rep. McGovern and Jon Keller discussing what was once undiscussable in Bay State media, but a few historical corrections are in order
How The Boston Federation Of Teachers Begat The Boston Teachers Union
A sidebar to “Grace Lonergan Lorch Fought Back From Dorchester To Little Rock, And Paid Severely”
Salem Willows: From ‘Pest House’ To Public Park
The popular North Shore hangout has a fascinating history
THE WONDERFUL WORLD OF THE WITCH CITY OUIJA WIZ
The Salem Witch Board Museum is a local landmark that channels a national phenomenon
GOVERNING IN DARKNESS: Part 3
Who are the Massachusetts governor’s councilors? What professional baggage do they bring to the body? And can this motley crew stumble toward reform?
GOVERNING IN DARKNESS: Part 2
With its hollow rules, ethical dilemmas, and reluctance to address a lack of transparency and other problems, the Governor’s Council has no clothes
GOVERNING IN DARKNESS: Part 1
For centuries, critics have questioned whether the Governor’s Council, rife with conflict, should exist. In 2024, is the body obsolete?
