BINJ

Boston Institute for Nonprofit Journalism

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THE LIFE AND DEATH OF HAKIM JAMAL

Hakim Jamal was a Boston original—an engaging author and activist who identified as a recovering alcoholic and addict. He founded the group that created Kwanzaa. His controversial romances with movie stars and models inspired movies decades later.

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NUCLEAR DECISIONS: THE ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUE DEMOCRATIC CANDIDATES DON’T ALL AGREE ON

“Right now, we just don’t know what to do with nuclear waste. It lasts 100,000 years … It’s shockingly toxic. We’re going to have to figure out what to do with that waste for sure. I mean, 100,000 years.”

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A DISABLED REPORTER WALKS INTO A DEMOCRATIC PRIMARY EVENT… 

I attended three carefully chosen events with three separate candidates over the course of 24 hours: Pete Buttigieg, Elizabeth Warren, and Bernie Sanders. All three candidates stood out for me because they have been more actively courting the disability vote, as compared to their peers in the candidate pool. 

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“HE JUST NEEDS TO GET KNOWN”: PATRICK SUPPORTERS IN NH HAVE EYES SET ON OTHER STATES

“I know his polling numbers are low. My hope is as time goes on he’s able to build some momentum and potentially be a viable candidate.”