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JOAN VENNOCHI -- For Karen Read, Michael Proctor is the gift that keeps on giving -- John O'Keefe, not Karen Read, should be the victim in the story of his death.

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THE EDITORIAL BOARD -- The Declaration of Independence -- In Congress, July 4, 1776: The unanimous Declaration of the thirteen United States of America.

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EDITORIAL -- When it comes to bathrooms, Boston is not exactly number one -- Let's be honest: At least when it comes to bathrooms, Boston is not exactly number one.

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RENÉE GRAHAM -- A GOP representative, who took a lengthy paid sick leave, has voted against offering the same to his constituents. -- More than once, Representative Tom Kean Jr. has voted against paid leave.

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KIMBERLY ATKINS STOHR -- Breaking down that birthright citizenship ruling -- Digging deeper into the 194 pages of the opinion and its concurrences and dissents reveals much more about the court, the rule of law, and the state of our nation.

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RIGHT, LEFT, AND CENTER -- The secret to Mamdani's success isn't what you think -- Love Zohran or hate him, he executes on the basics.

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Noubar Afeyan -- America's next revolution is already underway -- From science labs to startups, the US is defined less by its founding moment than by constant reinvention.

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Steve Grossman and Alan Solomont -- We led AIPAC and J Street. Here's what we agree on about Israel. -- After years leading organizations often cast as ideological rivals, we have come to believe that most American Jews still share common aspirations for Israel, democracy, and peace.

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David Mastio -- Trump, crypto, and a test of political ethics -- Democrats can't hold Trump to account while ignoring their own ethical gray areas.

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The reality of electric aircraft is complicated -- We must be cautious about industries that want to use electricity, especially if that industry doesn't plan to supply its own renewable energy.

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Dismayed at the Jaylen Brown trade, but still hopeful -- Let's hope that the package of draft picks may turn into something great, someday, somewhere down the line.

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He preyed on the vulnerable -- That this man should be allowed within blocks of probably the most vulnerable among us in any city is criminal.

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We should all be homesharing -- While home sharing alone will not solve the crisis, it is one of the fastest, most cost-effective, and immediately scalable strategies because it makes better use of existing housing.

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Why Gish Jen talks to the dead -- The writer's new novel "Bad Bad Girl" blends truth and fiction to dissect the cultural divide between mother and daughter.

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A Boston veteran's 57-year journey to find peace -- Kevin Cullen shares the story of one Boston veteran who spent decades finding peace after a devastating experience in Vietnam.

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Rage over a lost penny -- The president wanted to look bold by eliminating the penny. But shouldn't the administration have planned ahead for the consequences?

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The right's immune system is finally fighting back against antisemitism. Maybe. -- A backlash from conservatives against right-wing influencers is a rare sign of hope.

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How many deaths will it take for France to change its mind about air conditioning?

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America at 250: An unexpected history -- On the 250th anniversary of the United States, seven Globe Ideas writers explore stories behind the Declaration of Independence, our Founding Fathers, and Boston's role in all of it.

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Lost and/or found: Ten weird but totally true Boston stories -- Have you heard of the Boston Garden Monkey? How about the alligator in the Charles River? See what else we've uncovered.

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Everything I needed to know about work and life ... I learned selling sneakers -- This isn't a story about sneakerheads. This is about what working in 1980s Toronto retail taught me about empathy, resilience, and paying attention.

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The Wild Issue -- This special edition of Globe Ideas goes to mountaintops, rivers, urban parks, and open fields to unearth surprising stories about what nature means today.

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The Revolution lives on -- 250 years later, the fight for American independence is still full of surprising stories and unresolved questions. Explore them in this special issue of Globe Ideas.

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The Wisdom Issue: How to grow old — without getting old -- Writers of a certain age on the challenges, delights, surprises, preoccupations, and freedoms of growing older.

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Blueprints for a new downtown Boston -- It's time to reimagine the identity of the city's core — and we've got ideas.

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When accidents happen: True stories from an ICU nurse -- An interactive comic that explores how medical mistakes can happen in the chaotic environment of an ICU.

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