Coronavirus should be a testing ground for telemedicine’s potential

The outbreak has increased access for virtual medical services under new, relaxed rules. Let’s learn from it.

To defeat the coronavirus, America needs immigrants

The United States cannot afford to lose productive workers in the midst of a global pandemic.

Stop letting senators play the stock market

When those privy to inside information are making a killing, it's time for some real “sanitizing.”

State should follow the feds on new tax deadline

The Baker administration's inaction undercuts the federal income tax day extension to July 15.

EDITORIAL
Protecting the 2020 election starts with easing ballot access
Massachusetts should reduce the number of signatures political candidates must secure to run for office amid the coronavirus outbreak.

EDITORIAL
Trump must act now to boost production of medical supplies
The president says it isn’t yet necessary to use the powers of the Defense Production Act, but what’s he waiting for?

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