If we had universal sex education, we probably wouldn’t be in this place, writes Jaclyn Friedman. Our leaders would at least understand basic human biology, and that women are co-equal human beings who deserve to be treated as such.

A new state zoning law mandates that 175 communities serviced by the MBTA have at least one zone where multi-family housing is allowed by right. It could make it easier for communities to embrace smart growth, helping to ease our statewide housing shortage.