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Dawn Zuidgeest-Craft -- I became a doctor at 72. Our medical career paths are broken. -- My nursing career made me a better doctor, but also showed where our training system fails.

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DON AUCOIN -- For Colbert, humanity was never a punch line -- What's most noteworthy about the late-night host is not his anger but the extent to which his comedy is grounded in empathy and rooted in values.

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JOAN VENNOCHI -- Can Massachusetts build more housing under rent control? -- Uncertainty may put projects on hold across the state.

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EDITORIAL -- Tow companies shouldn't be allowed to insist on cash -- Virtually everyone else in the modern economy has figured out how to take credit and debit cards. So can tow companies.

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IDEAS | BIJAN C. BAYNE -- White Mass: The Boston stories Hollywood misses -- TV and movies depict other US cities in a wider range of hues. That's why our reputation is out of date.

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RENÉE GRAHAM -- Misery finds company at the gas pump -- As Trump's war digs into our wallets, sharing complaints with strangers can be comforting.

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Wellesley voters should agree to support MassBay housing project -- State has committed to preserving forestland

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Republican voters deserve a contested primary for governor -- Brian Shortsleeve qualified for the ballot, but some in the GOP are said to be pressuring him to drop out.

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Can Baystate save struggling Mercy Medical Center? -- The community hospital has played an important role in Springfield.

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RENÉE GRAHAM -- The sudden fall of a supposed good guy -- Eric Swalwell was supposed to be one of the good guys.

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RIGHT, LEFT, AND CENTER -- Is Graham Platner exactly what the Democrats need right now? -- We asked our three writers: Is Platner just what the Democratic Party needs right now to take back the Senate? Or is he a disaster-in-waiting for the party?

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Eugene Scott -- Ted Turner saw the cost of the news revolution he launched with CNN -- Turner questioned whether nonstop coverage of war harmed both journalism and the public.

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Jill Abramson -- I slept in Ted Turner's bed -- The media mogul's life spanned media innovation, philanthropy, and a famously abrupt interview ending.

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Contrasting views in debate over Quincy statues -- "The American Republic has survived for centuries, secular and free," with religious figures on public buildings, writes one reader. Another: "We must remain vigilant to protect the separation of church and state."

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A diehard fan (her dog's named Fenway!) puts it to the Sox -- I understand baseball is a business. But as a longtime fan, I'm not just emotionally invested — I'm financially invested. I've spent thousands following this team over the years.

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In praise of an iconic TV mustache -- In its perfectly manicured state, often twirled several times in a show, Poirot's mustache personified the Agatha Christie detective's exactness.

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Are data centers the low-hanging fruit in the clash against AI? -- "In order to remain economically viable, supporting responsible data center development is crucial," writes one reader. Another: "We are underwriting billionaires' paychecks ... without our consent.

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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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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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