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Opinion

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    What does a leader look like?

    Julie Bowditch Updated: September 5, 2022

    Are executives not only male in our mind’s eye, but also white, clean-shaven, and wearing a suit? Do we picture them driving to meetings from suburbia in their shiny sedans streaming classic rock?

    Julie Bowditch Updated: September 5, 2022
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    A Thousand Words: Expanding UMass Chan Medical School

    Ramón L. Sandoval September 5, 2022

    Ramón L. Sandoval September 5, 2022
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    A Thousand Words: TJX fined for selling recalled products

    Ramón L. Sandoval Updated: August 22, 2022

    Ramón L. Sandoval Updated: August 22, 2022
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    Viewpoint: CHIPS bill is a win for New England

    James T. Brett Updated: August 22, 2022

    The New England Council was proud to support the CHIPS and Science Act, and its passage is a huge win for the New England innovation economy.

    James T. Brett Updated: August 22, 2022
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    Viewpoint: Reducing Massachusetts’ rising opioid overdose rates starts with equitable harm reduction

    Eleanor Corcoran June 30, 2022

    With today’s shifting drug supply and increase in synthetics, the need for harm reduction measures is more critical than ever, grounded in principles that protect human life and improve public health.

    Eleanor Corcoran June 30, 2022
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    A Thousand Words: GWCF's short-time CEOs

    Ramón L. Sandoval Updated: June 27, 2022

    Ramón L. Sandoval Updated: June 27, 2022
  • Opinion

    Worcester well positioned for next economic revolution

    Alan Berube Updated: June 27, 2022

    Editor’s note: This column was first published as part of the materials for Worcester Homecoming, a new event planned by community leaders, including WBJ Publisher Peter Stanton, where prominent people with ties to the region were invited back

    Alan Berube Updated: June 27, 2022
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    Viewpoint: Airport supports Worcester's growth

    Lisa Wieland Updated: June 27, 2022

    Since acquiring Worcester Regional Airport in 2010, Massport has forged strong a partnership with the community and made significant investments in the airport, resulting in it serving nearly 950,000 passengers annually.

    Lisa Wieland Updated: June 27, 2022
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    Racism starts in your heart

    Tamara Lundi Updated: June 22, 2020

    Since the rest of the nation doesn't have the same experience with police, some see this as a black people issue, and others look at our country’s history and determine it’s a white people issue. Really, though, this is a human issue.

    Tamara Lundi Updated: June 22, 2020
  • From the Editor

    From the Editor: I’ve come around on cannabis

    Brad Kane June 13, 2022

    Since 54% of Massachusetts voters in 2016 approved of recreational cannabis legalization in a ballot initiative, the legal adult-use industry has generated more than $3 billion in sales. The state Cannabis Control Commission has approved more than

    Brad Kane June 13, 2022
  • Opinion

    Viewpoint: Despite concerns, small businesses see growth

    Chris Hudach and Chris Delphia Updated: June 13, 2022

    Small business owners in Massachusetts and across the country are reporting inflation and supply chain disruptions are impacting their businesses in big ways, according to new research from Bank of America.

    Chris Hudach and Chris Delphia Updated: June 13, 2022
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    A Thousand Words: Hopkinton's bond rating

    Ramón L. Sandoval Updated: June 13, 2022

    Ramón L. Sandoval Updated: June 13, 2022
  • Viewpoint

    Viewpoint: Teaching through a critical race framework at the Clemente Course

    José I. González Updated: May 30, 2022

    Naysayers refuse to accept that race plays a role in shaping the experiences, opportunities, and productivity of an individual. Consequently, white supremacy remains intact, limiting the productivity of its perpetrators and victims.

    José I. González Updated: May 30, 2022
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    A Thousand Words: Unionization at Planned Parenthood

    Updated: May 30, 2022

    Updated: May 30, 2022
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    A Thousand Words: UMass Memorial's Heywood takeover

    Ramón L. Sandoval May 16, 2022

    Ramón L. Sandoval May 16, 2022
  • Letter to the Editor

    Letter to the Editor: The Bravehearts' winning battle

    Updated: May 16, 2022

    Despite my admiration for your publication, I cannot help but to remark that your opinion piece in the April 18, 2022 edition entitled, “Fighting a losing battle” was both imprecise and defeatist.

    Updated: May 16, 2022