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The future of police transparency in the Commonwealth is in court
Case could advance the cause of police transparency in Massachusetts — or set it back decades
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One Brother’s Fight for the Future of Police Transparency (with Eric Mack)
A cop killed his brother. Now, Mack’s lawsuit could set important limits on police secrecy in Massachusetts.
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Book Challenges in Massachusetts
Inside Jeff Raymond’s new project to uncover all book challenges at public libraries and schools throughout Massachusetts
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100,000 Documents and Counting (with Nathan Story)
Nathan Story introduces State Reference — a huge, growing collection of Massachusetts public records that will be indispensable for journalists and researchers
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The Incredible Shrinking Police Complaint Database
What’s missing from the Massachusetts POST Commission’s new police disciplinary database — and the frustrating fight to get it released
Newsletter
Massachusetts is unique — for its secrecy
Massachusetts is the only state where the governor, Legislature, and courts are all totally exempt from the public records law
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Ten years ago, Lynn police killed a veteran in crisis
Denis Reynoso needed help. Instead, a Lynn police officer shot him to death in his home in front of his five-year-old son.
Podcast
“We Might Actually Be Living in Hell” (with Luke O’Neil)
Luke O’Neil on the death of DigBoston, what’s new in Hell World, his new short story collection, and his love for R.E.M.
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“It’s Gaslighting”: Governor Healey and Public Records (with Maura Healey)
Laugh along with us as we listen to Healey try to explain her, uh... evolution on this issue
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Remote Access to Public Meetings (with Laura Kiesel)
Journalist Laura Kiesel talks about the importance of remote access to public meetings for people with disabilities
Newsletter
Governor Healey can’t stop lying about her record on public records
Healey continues to gaslight public about transparency while advocates again ask lawmakers to reduce secrecy in state government
Podcast
Introducing Lights Out Mass
New podcast will explore government transparency — or the lack thereof — in Massachusetts