The Flipside

Governor Maura Healey, backed by legislators and community members, addresses reporters at the Grand Staircase in the State House.

Immigration

Governor advances legislation, executive order to curb ICE

One day after the Massachusetts Legislative Black Caucus announced legislation aimed at curbing local cooperation with ICE, Gov. Maura Healey held a State House press conference unveiling her own executive order and legislation to rein in federal immigration agents.

by Yawu Miller

February 02, 2026

Surrounded by state representatives, Mass. Black and Latino Legislative Caucus Chair Andy Vargas addresses reporters at the State House.

Immigration

Black and Latino Caucus pushes immigration reform legislation

by Yawu Miller

January 29, 2026

Rendering showing apartments and office space in HYM Investment's planned development of Parcel P3.

Business

City's push for new Madison Park challenges longstanding community agreements

by Yawu Miller

January 20, 2026

Education

Mayor plans to revamp Boston's school assignment policy

by Yawu Miller

January 15, 2026

Housing

City is not in violation of Fair Housing Laws, activists say

by Yawu Miller

December 23, 2025

Education

Lawmakers consider bill that would end state takeovers of school districts

by Yawu Miller

December 09, 2025

A still image from the documentary Removed: Black Erasure in Boston showing Orange Line trains against the Boston skyline.

Inequality

Are Black Bostonians being erased?

by Yawu Miller

December 08, 2025

Governor Maura Healey speaks from a podium at Dedham High School as Education Secretary Paul Tutwiler and others look on.

Education

Governor releases draft graduation requirements

by Yawu Miller

December 04, 2025

Activists applaud as volunteers carry boxes of signatures out of the Church on the Hill.

Housing

Volunteers submit signatures for rent control measure

by Yawu Miller

December 02, 2025

Milford High School Student Marcelo Gomes da Silva addresses activists gathered at the State House.

Immigration

Coalition presses legislature for immigrant protections

by Yawu Miller

November 26, 2025

Salem state Rep. Manny Cruz testifies on behalf of ranked choice voting at the State House.

Politics

Advocates push for ranked choice voting option

by Contributor

November 18, 2025

The State House dome and a lamp that hangs over the building's front gate.

Politics

Pioneer Institute: tax cut may not have any effect on revenue

by Yawu Miller

November 13, 2025

News

The Sahara Syrian Restaurant on Shawmut Avenue — closed more than 50 years — is one of a few remaining traces of a once-thriving Arab-American community in Boston.

News

Exhibit documents Arab American history in Boston

by Yawu Miller

November 11, 2025

CAIR Massachusetts Executive Director Tahirah Amatul-Wadud.

News

Mass. chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations facing headwinds in fight against Islamophobia

by Yawu Miller

November 07, 2025

826 Boston Executive Director Corey Yarbrough speaks at a podium at City Winery.

News

Local nonprofit stands strong against Trump admin. anti-DEI policies

by Yawu Miller

October 30, 2025

Rendering showing a revised White Stadium plan

News

Opponents put forth alternative, fully public proposal for White Stadium

by Contributor

August 15, 2025

Housing

District 7 City Councilor-elect Miniard Culpepper addresses reporters at City Hall.

Housing

City is not in violation of Fair Housing Laws, activists say

by Yawu Miller

December 23, 2025

Activists applaud as volunteers carry boxes of signatures out of the Church on the Hill.

Housing

Volunteers submit signatures for rent control measure

by Yawu Miller

December 02, 2025

570 Warren Street, managed by Commonwealth Land Trust, provides 26 single-room occupancy units for people struggling with addiction.

Housing

Could rooming houses help with Boston's housing affordability crisis?

by Yawu Miller

November 03, 2025

Bill seeks increased penalties for brokers who violate anti-discrimination laws post image

Housing

Bill seeks increased penalties for brokers who violate anti-discrimination laws

by Contributor

July 28, 2025

Politics

Salem state Rep. Manny Cruz testifies on behalf of ranked choice voting at the State House.

Politics

Advocates push for ranked choice voting option

by Contributor

November 18, 2025

The State House dome and a lamp that hangs over the building's front gate.

Politics

Pioneer Institute: tax cut may not have any effect on revenue

by Yawu Miller

November 13, 2025

The sun reflects off the golden dome atop the Massachusetts State House

Politics

Two 2026 tax cut ballot questions could punch hole in state budget

by Yawu Miller

October 20, 2025

Mayor Michelle Wu speaks with reporters on City Hall Plaza August 19.

Politics

On the campaign trail, Wu's supporters and critics say the city isn't listening

by Yawu Miller

September 22, 2025

Inequality

A still image from the documentary Removed: Black Erasure in Boston showing Orange Line trains against the Boston skyline.

Inequality

Are Black Bostonians being erased?

by Yawu Miller

December 08, 2025

A Black man heads south west in the pedestrian crossing at Washington and Lenox streets while an Asian woman jogs in a northeast direction.

Inequality

Studies suggest race bias could be driving disparities in pedestrian injuries, fatalities

by Contributor

October 27, 2025

Labor leaders march behind a banner that reads "Wokers over billionaires" while marching through downtown Boston.

Inequality

Labor activists take to the streets

by Yawu Miller

September 02, 2025

Cars travel toward downtown Boston on Interstate 90.

Inequality

Bills take aim at zip code-based auto insurance rates

by Contributor

June 25, 2025

Criminal Justice

Boston police officers in riot gear face protesters at Northeastern University in 2024.

Criminal Justice

Councilors block police surveillance technology

by Contributor

August 27, 2025

Mayor Michell wu speaks at podium on City Hall Plaza. Behind are former Police Commissioner Ed Davis and U.S. Sen. Ed Markey.

Criminal Justice

Wu says Boston police won't work with ICE, but activists fear they already may be

by Yawu Miller

August 21, 2025

Mayor Michelle Wu speaks during a National Night Out with District C-6 at Moakley Park in South Boston.

Criminal Justice

Wu says city will apply for federal funds tied to ICE

by Yawu Miller

August 11, 2025

Four officers stand in front of the Boston Police headquarters on Columbus Avenue in Roxbury.

Criminal Justice

Feds demand local law enforcement cooperate with ICE

by Yawu Miller

August 07, 2025

International

Demonstrators march on Congress Street in downtown Boston.

International

Pro-Palestinian activists see shift in attitudes after two years of war

by Yawu Miller

October 06, 2025

Demonstrators protest outside a Capital One bank branch on JFK Street in Harvard Square.

International

Protestors target Capital One's ties to Israeli arms manufacturer

by Yawu Miller

August 11, 2025

Gunga Tavares holds microphone while translating for former Cape Verdean President Pedro Pires.

International

Local Cape Verdeans recall nation's struggle for independence

by Yawu Miller

July 07, 2025

Iranian American scientist Bahar Sharafi, holding a microphone, addresses demonstrators at the JFK Federal Building.

International

Iranian Americans worried amid conflict with Israel, U.S.

by Yawu Miller

June 27, 2025