Our Infrastructure Is A Mess. Let's Make Universal Broadband Our First Priority

If you thought racial inequality was bad before, wait till you see Inequality 2.0, powered by this digital divide, writes Rich Barlow.

A Holiday Light Show In Waltham Obscures A Devastating History

Having a claim to a disability history is really a claim to disability rights, writes Alex Green.

The Pandemic Is Giving Me The Thanksgiving Of My Dreams: No Turkey, No Small Talk

After 18 holidays with my husband's family, writes Traer Scott, the idea of this one on my own terms has made me euphoric.

We Want To Hear From You: What Are Your Pandemic Holiday Plans?

This year, being all “in this thing together” means we must stay apart. How are you planning to manage the holidays this year?

'The Halo Is Hopelessly Tarnished': Why The Sainthood Of John Paul II Should Be Rescinded 

The Catholic Church has never scratched a saint from its rolls, writes Eileen McNamara. But it should do so now to signal that it is finally, firmly and once-and-for-all standing...

Your Stories: Where Were You When Joe Biden Was Declared The President-Elect?

The closely contested 2020 presidential election was finally decided at 11:30 a.m. Saturday morning, four days after Election Day. Cognoscenti collects 'where-were-you-when-you-heard-the news' responses.

We’re Two Americas. Here’s How Joe Biden Can Govern Both

Is it possible to simultaneously lead these mutually loathing nations? asks Rich Barlow. 

Trump’s Out. But The Cracks In The Foundation Of Our Democracy Remain

This election took American democracy down to its studs, writes Steve Almond. What became visible are the deep cracks in our national foundation.

Our National Nightmare Is Over. Now, The Real Work Begins

Not much is riding on Joe Biden’s optimism, writes Eileen McNamara, just the soul of America.

Count Every Vote. We'll Wait

We’ve all witnessed what damage the president is capable of inflicting to others and to the office he holds, writes Alysia Abbott. But still more than 67 million people said,...

6 Things To Think About While You're Waiting For Election Results

We don't yet know who won the presidential race, writes Joanna Weiss, but this interminable, unsatisfying night still offered a few epiphanies about our country and ourselves.

Win Or Lose The Election, Trump Has Conquered The GOP

As a Never-Trump Republican, writes Rich Barlow, I grieve this state of affairs.

The America We Choose 

Yesterday isn't gone, writes Julie Wittes Schlack. We have to vote like our collective future depends on it -- because it does. 

Why Election Violence Might Erupt — And How To Stop It

Neta Crawford is spending time in Wisconsin this week as an election observer for the League Of Women Voters. While she’s focused on voter protection, she’s also thinking about the...

Four Truths To Keep In Mind Before The Counting Begins

The 2020 'Youthquake' Is Coming 

Young people are pumped, writes Justin Y. Tseng. We're ready to use the power of the ballot box to create the change we want to see -- and this is...

Win Or Lose, Democrats Must Reconcile America's Original Sin

If Democrats win, writes Wilnelia Rivera, they must open a structural pathway that permanently shifts power to Black people and other people of color.

Once His Attitude About His Future Changed, Travis Roy Never Looked Back

Despite all he had suffered, Travis felt lucky and worked tirelessly to improve the lives of the less fortunate. That was his nature, writes E. M. Swift.

Don't Gut The MBTA During The Pandemic. Front-Line Workers Need It

Those of us who rely on public transit now are most likely essential workers -- from grocery store employees to health care providers -- write Mike Vartabedian and Olivia Nichols.

Looking For Myself On Halloween, In A Biker’s Jacket And Horns

In Provincetown, Alex Benedict writes, he resolved to be open to possibility and give his khaki-colored life a rest.