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Many unsung workers showing their value — about time we recognized it

"Many of these people can’t get a living wage during normal times.."

Pandemic ought to wake us up to how interconnected our world is

"The international nature of the pandemic crisis grows more important by the day. We are at a unique hour in the clock of the world."

Report of Equal Rights Amendment’s death is greatly exaggerated

Readers take issue with Jeff Jacoby's argument that the ERA is no longer in play.

Courts consider compassionate prisoner release, but many inmates have nowhere to go

A compelling case has been made for the immediate release of elderly, infirm, and immune-suppressed inmates. But many of these people have no families or homes to go to.

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Court limits set by SJC safeguard our rights while protecting our health
"The application of justice is not perfect, and in rendering decisions involving competing constitutional rights, the courts must sometimes balance these competing interests."

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Suffolk DA Rollins stumbles in taking shot at prison disciplinary process
"Most of these types of cases concern technical security breaches, which might put staff — not inmates — at risk."

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America’s great leadership vacuum

Readers cringe at how President Trump has led the country through this crisis.

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He hopes area nursing homes will find open-air solutions soon

"My mother’s central Florida nursing home was similarly locked down in mid-March. To their credit, they worked out a system fairly quickly."

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This is a time to reflect on who we really are

"To quote David Bowie: 'So I turned myself to face me.' Make sure you like what you see."

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He’s hit the bull’s-eye on how to stay active while housebound

"Have I got a sport for you: competitive darts. I compete from my home with a member of my team through FaceTime."

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We were warned of the potential for this pandemic

"The awareness in 2007 of the imminent danger of the reemergence of such viruses did not translate to preventive action prior to 2020."

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Pediatrician relishes connecting with her patients in new ways

“I have experienced joy seeing my patients’ faces on the computer when they see me and they say, ‘My doctor!’ ”

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Expectant parents coping with a new level of uncertainty

Anica Butler's op-ed expressing fears over her pregnancy amid the coronavirus stirred readers to offer messages of support.

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Really, Tom Brady? Greener pastures?

"After 30 years with the same company, I felt, like Brady, that I wanted and needed a change. It was the biggest mistake of my professional life."