Jackie Calmes Democrats will be lucky to keep control of the U.S. Senate after November’s elections. Yet Supreme Court Justice Samuel A. Alito Jr. lately has shown again why that’s imperative: A Republican-run Senate would confirm more far-right ideologues like him to the federal bench if Donald Trump is once again choosing the nominees, or block many of Joe Biden’s picks if … [Read more...] about Will voters get the message that our judicial system is on the 2024 ballot too?
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AI and privacy rules meant for Big Tech could hurt small businesses most
Jennifer Huddleston As lawmakers and regulators in the U.S. consider policy born of their Big Tech concerns such as data privacy and artificial intelligence, they should carefully consider how such changes could end up trampling the small- and mid-sized businesses that drive innovation and competition. While policymakers may have Google and Facebook in mind, the actual … [Read more...] about AI and privacy rules meant for Big Tech could hurt small businesses most
LTE: Our state legislators should be applauded for their commitment to human-service workers
To the editor: In times of economic uncertainty and pressing social challenges, it is often the most vulnerable among us who bear the brunt of hardship. This is why it is particularly heartening to see our state legislators stepping up to the plate and prioritizing human services in the fiscal year 2025 budget. With the Healey-Driscoll administration, House of … [Read more...] about LTE: Our state legislators should be applauded for their commitment to human-service workers
The issue of human rights is on life support. Here’s how to save it.
Jack Healey I once heard Jimmy Carter say that in a war there are no human rights. With the fighting in Ukraine and Gaza front and center, that observation seems more profound than ever. Human rights as an issue may be on life support. There are so few great examples of progress to look to. Maybe just one — Northern Ireland, finally. In addition to major war zones, … [Read more...] about The issue of human rights is on life support. Here’s how to save it.
The government must do more for older Americans facing homelessness
Tom Murphy and Yolanda Stevens As Donald Trump and President Joe Biden continue their 2024 campaigns, Americans are asking difficult questions about aging: What does it mean when each nominee is over the age of 75? How will the impacts of aging affect their abilities to serve? Meanwhile, those on the frontlines of America’s homelessness crisis are facing the aging … [Read more...] about The government must do more for older Americans facing homelessness