Politics

Lewis Elisa of the Boston Black COVID-19 coalition speaks in front of the State House during a protest to honor black people and Latinos who have died of COVID-19. (Jesse Costa/WBUR)

'We're Not Just Essential Workers, We're Human Beings': Advocates Want Slowdown Of Mass. Reopening

Driving around Boston Common with a mock coffin in tow, dozens of protestors called for the creation of a "board of community voices" to counter the corporate-heavy Reopening Advisory Board...

WBUR News

May 25, 2020

US Imposes New Coronavirus Travel Ban On Brazil

Brazil is Latin America’s hardest-hit country.

Here & Now

May 25, 2020

How Much The US Needs To Spend To Avert Great Depression

Derek Thompson, senior editor at the Atlantic, writes that the U.S. economy may need to spend $10 trillion dollars total over a period of years to avert another Great Depression....

Here & Now

05:48May 25, 2020

A bugler plays Taps after the wreath is placed at the base of the Soldiers and Sailors Monument. (Jesse Costa/WBUR)

Photos: Memorial Day Remembrances Impacted By Coronavirus Precautions

Earlier this morning, Gov. Charlie Baker did take part in a wreath-laying ceremony at the Soldiers and Sailors monument on Boston Common, where some flags were also planted. But many...

WBUR News

May 25, 2020

China Draws Criticism With New Hong Kong Legislation

Hong Kong pro-democracy lawmakers sharply criticized China's move to move forward on national security legislation in the semi-autonomous territory.

Here & Now

04:48May 22, 2020

US Pulls Out Of Open Skies Treaty

The United States is pulling out of the Open Skies Treaty, the third major security accord the Trump Administration has scuttled.

Here & Now

06:14May 22, 2020

Week In Politics: Trump Visits Ford Ventilator Plant In Michigan

Michigan is a swing state that Trump has claimed needs to be liberated from coronavirus restrictions enacted by its Democratic governor.

Here & Now

05:20May 22, 2020

Proponents of driver's licenses for undocumented immigrants rallied in front of the State House on Wednesday morning ahead of a hearing on the proposal. [Photo: Colin A. Young/SHNS]

Pressley, Northwestern DA Reframe Undocumented Drivers License Bill As Public Health Priority Amid Pandemic

The phased economic reopening underway in Massachusetts amidst the COVID-19 pandemic has raised questions about people safely returning to the MBTA as well as a possible sudden surge in driving.

WBUR News

May 21, 2020

Black Women To Biden: You Owe Us, Don't Take Us For Granted

Political strategist Angela Rye discusses the opinion piece she co-authored with other black women, highlighting their political power in the 2020 presidential race.

Here & Now

09:40May 21, 2020

Trump To Visit Michigan Ford Plant Following False Claims About State's Mail-In Ballot Applications

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer calls Trump's claims "unacceptable."

Here & Now

04:56May 21, 2020

Boston Mayor Marty Walsh gives a COVID-19 update, in front of City Hall, during the coronavirus pandemic. (Pat Greenhouse/The Boston Globe)

'Can We Avoid A Big Spike In Cases?' Mayor Marty Walsh Discusses Reopening City Of Boston

Mayor Marty Walsh joined WBUR's Morning Edition to discuss reopening the city and what life might look like in the upcoming months.

CommonHealth

06:04May 21, 2020

Gov. Charlie Baker and Lt. Gov. Karyn Polito toured Symmons Industries, a plumbing parts manufacturer in Braintree, on Wednesday to see firsthand how a local business is implementing new workplace safety standards. (Matt Stone/Boston Herald/Pool)

Baker Stresses Phase One Restart Decisions Up To Employers

The governor also said that cities like Boston are free to put additional restrictions on how fast offices reopen, addressing a concern levied by Boston Mayor Marty Walsh.

Bostonomix

May 20, 2020

King County Election workers collect ballots from a drop box in the Washington State primary on March 10 in Seattle. Washington is a vote by mail state. (John Froschauer/AP)

Vote-By-Mail Forces In Mass. Grow Anxious About Timeline, Renew Push For Action On Beacon Hill

With the COVID-19 pandemic upending most aspects of public life -- and with voters broadly supporting mail-in ballots -- reform advocates argued it is critical for lawmakers to quickly find...

WBUR News

May 20, 2020

Adirondack chairs are covered in protective mesh on Tod's Point in Old Greenwich, Connecticut, on May 7, 2020. (Timothy A. Clary/AFP/Getty Images)

In Connecticut, Business Owner Wants Faster Reopening But State Official Calls For Caution

Connecticut begins its first phase of reopening Wednesday. Restaurants can now offer outdoor seating, and offices and non-essential retail stores can reopen.

Here & Now

09:35May 20, 2020

The Massachusetts State House and flag. (Jesse Costa/WBUR)

Democrats Grab Pair Of State Senate Seats From Republicans

Massachusetts Democrats claimed victory in two special elections Tuesday, seizing state Senate seats that had long been held by Republicans in races that party chair Gus Bickford said reflected a...

WBUR News

May 20, 2020

In this combination of file photos, former Vice President Joe Biden speaks in Wilmington, Del., on March 12, 2020, left, and President Donald Trump speaks at the White House in Washington on April 5, 2020. (AP Photos)

Why The Difference Between Trump And Biden Matters

Joe Biden is imperfect, writes Julie Wittes Schlack, but there's no comparing him to Donald Trump.

Cognoscenti

May 20, 2020

Boston Mayor Marty Walsh at a press conference at City Hall last week. (Jesse Costa/WBUR)

Walsh Uncomfortable With State's Office Reopening Plan

Boston Mayor Marty Walsh said Tuesday he worries that allowing offices to reopen at a quarter of normal capacity might be "too much" to start.

Bostonomix

May 19, 2020

Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin attends a press briefing about the coronavirus in the Rose Garden of the White House. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Warren, Mnuchin Spar Over Coronavirus Funding Oversight During Senate Hearing

Warren asked the Treasury Secretary whether he will require companies that receive CARES Act funding to keep their workers on payroll.

WBUR News

May 19, 2020

In this image from video, Rep. Ayanna Pressley, D-Mass., speaks on the floor of the House of Representatives at the U.S. Capitol in Washington on April 23. (House Television via AP)

Rep. Pressley: State 'Isn't Ready' For Phased Reopening

Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley called on Gov. Charlie Baker to reconsider the phased reopening plan his administration rolled out Monday.

WBUR News

May 19, 2020

What FDR's Job Program Can Tell Us About Putting Young People Back To Work During Hard Economic Times

During the Great Depression, many young people struggling economically went to work in the Civilian Conservation Corps, a program created by FDR to create jobs.

Here & Now

05:39May 19, 2020

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All Things Considered

'We're Not Just Essential Workers, We're Human Beings': Advocates Want Slowdown Of Mass. Reopening

US Imposes New Coronavirus Travel Ban On Brazil

How Much The US Needs To Spend To Avert Great Depression

Photos: Memorial Day Remembrances Impacted By Coronavirus Precautions

China Draws Criticism With New Hong Kong Legislation

US Pulls Out Of Open Skies Treaty

Week In Politics: Trump Visits Ford Ventilator Plant In Michigan

Pressley, Northwestern DA Reframe Undocumented Drivers License Bill As Public Health Priority Amid Pandemic

Black Women To Biden: You Owe Us, Don't Take Us For Granted

Trump To Visit Michigan Ford Plant Following False Claims About State's Mail-In Ballot Applications

'Can We Avoid A Big Spike In Cases?' Mayor Marty Walsh Discusses Reopening City Of Boston

Baker Stresses Phase One Restart Decisions Up To Employers

Vote-By-Mail Forces In Mass. Grow Anxious About Timeline, Renew Push For Action On Beacon Hill

In Connecticut, Business Owner Wants Faster Reopening But State Official Calls For Caution

Democrats Grab Pair Of State Senate Seats From Republicans

Why The Difference Between Trump And Biden Matters

Walsh Uncomfortable With State's Office Reopening Plan

Warren, Mnuchin Spar Over Coronavirus Funding Oversight During Senate Hearing

Rep. Pressley: State 'Isn't Ready' For Phased Reopening

What FDR's Job Program Can Tell Us About Putting Young People Back To Work During Hard Economic Times