BINJ

Boston Institute for Nonprofit Journalism

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HELP BINJ BRING ITS POP-UP NEWSROOM BACK TO MANCHESTER FOR THE NEW HAMPSHIRE PRIMARY

  It's a given that national politics impact vulnerable people in Mass—from immigration decrees to healthcare policy meddling. We absolutely cover those issues, but for the most part, as local reporters we avoid beating the DC drum week in … [Read more...]

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BINJ WINS AWARDS FOR POLITICAL COLUMN AND FIRST AMENDMENT JOURNALISM

  As shameless as it sometimes feels to celebrate awards, it’s also true that journalists are underpaid, underappreciated, and in some cases even relentlessly harassed because of their work. Since that is the case, we are humbled but … [Read more...]

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MAKING FOIA WORK: THE METHODS AND DESIGN BEHIND OUR INVESTIGATION INTO GUN PROCUREMENT IN MASS

  Almost a year ago, our team at BINJ began working with Emerson College’s Department of Journalism, MuckRock, and the Engagement Lab on a multipart public information-driven collaborative investigation into weapons use and procurement in … [Read more...]

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FIRE SALE FINALE: BIG BANG THEORY

  Gun laws, limits, and licensing in Mass—in perception and reality By Minh Do, Chris Faraone, Noel Gasca, Olin Hayes, James Kwon, Abigail Noyes, Alisha Parikh, Autumn Pattison, Selah Pomeranitz, Amanda Rasinski, Max Reyes, Madison Rogers, … [Read more...]