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Many Mass. students are not getting the special education they need

I saw firsthand the differences in services that were included in IEPs and how they favored students whose parents were well versed in special-education law and had the means to hire an advocate or attorney.

Bernie Sanders has some post-election words. So do voters.
"Members of the working class have every right to be angry and feel left behind, because they have been. It’s the tax code, pure and simple," writes one reader. Another: " The vast majority of Americans, never mind the working class, don’t base their voting decisions on the workings of Congress."

Not so fast on the Draconian slap down of striking teachers
"Unions’ ability to bargain effectively ultimately relies on the capacity to stage an effective job action," writes one reader. Another: "Teacher strikes and the disruptions they cause are not the answer."

Judicial shift in Mass. poses barriers for both adoptive and birth parents

The stakes are particularly high for vulnerable groups, including same-sex couples who may face challenges adopting in other states.

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A memorable tour of the USS New York
The commissioning of the USS Nantucket inspired a reader to recall an up-close view of the USS New York in 2009.

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Cambridge residents cast a wary eye on rezoning plan
The city’s current regulations reflect an evolving balance between the historical character of Cambridge’s diverse neighborhoods and continued housing development. The plan before the City Council would reduce and streamline these regulations.

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Revival of the r-word stirs renewed fight for respect and dignity
It is infuriating that in 2024 there are people who think individuals with disabilities are less than.

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Looks like Trump has his eye on the presidency in perpetuity
We should not have any confidence that the weak-kneed Republicans will push back against any of Trump’s outrageous requests.

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Warning sign of the times: MGB doctors seek union; concierge care grows

It is time for current primary care doctors to assert that the current work expectations are untenable and unsafe. A union can help them make that case.

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The thought of RFK Jr. leading HHS rocks the public health world

The chaos and disinformation spread by the first Trump administration threatened the health of our communities, especially those experiencing racism, poverty, and xenophobia.

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The internet is a Pandora’s box spewing fact and fiction

How citizens evaluate all the information they’re taking in depends on education, intelligence, and motivation to discern fact from fiction.

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Where the Democrats could do no wrong

A reader begs to differ with a letter writer's assessment of the Democrats' missteps in the election.

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Seth Moulton has certainly got people thinking

"Issues are far more nuanced than either the left or the right are often willing to recognize," writes one reader. Another: "Trans kids hearing a member of Congress blaming them for an election loss are likely to internalize even more hate against them."

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The one thing that should have disqualified Trump in voters’ eyes

How a majority of Americans were willing to forgive a demonstrated willingness to overthrow our constitutional Republic by force remains a mystery to me.

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Viewing next four years with conflicting feelings — and some hope

We can continue to fight for our ideals. And, most important, we should learn to regularly treat Trump voters with respect.

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The pain of Trump’s victory is keenly, uniquely felt

My mother turns 100 this month. Nov. 5 was a day like no other for her.