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The Rise of ‘Elite Speak’: Why Do Smart People Sound So Dumb?

Told someone lately that you’d “circle back”? Bemoaned all the “emotional labor” you’re doing? Corporate jargon and academic buzzwords have created an almost impenetrable dialect in educated circles. Given the current political reality, is it time for, well, a pivot?


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Does Boston Still Drink?

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The Rise and Fall of Boston City Councilor Tania Fernandes Anderson

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The Chilling Case of Nathan Carman’s Deadly Fishing Trip


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The Best Public High Schools in Greater Boston

The Best Public High Schools in Greater Boston

We crunched the numbers to come up with our annual guide to the top-performing schools in the region.

The 150 Most Influential Bostonians

The 150 Most Influential Bostonians

Through countless conversations and a year’s worth of observation, we’ve found leaders who don’t just ride the wave of the zeitgeist—they create it.


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Boston’s 50 Most Powerful People

As Boston grows richer and more international, power is in flux. But good luck unseating the old guard.

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Boston’s 50 Most Powerful People: The List

Some are up, some are down, and some are where they’ve been for decades.

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Take Two Olympics and Call Me in the Morning

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Any Problem Can Be Solved with the Right Spreadsheet

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Impartial Justice Will Make Us Honest

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The Karen Read Case

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The Fractured, Surprising, and Sobering Truth About Kids and Smartphones

A special report on our Tiktok-scrolling, Snapchat-loving, sleep-deprived teens—and what to know to keep kids safe.


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Prep the Next Generation to Untangle Our Mess

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Put the People Before the Power

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