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Netflix’s ‘Black Barbie’ and the importance of dreaming big

A recent documentary highlights the doll’s journey — and her impact on Black children.

I’m a die-hard Boston sports fan. Can the WNBA get me to root for New York?
The WNBA presents a problem for people like me: There is no Boston team.

The guilt of the never-good-enough mother
Why author Joyce Maynard is haunted by the phrase “a good mother.”

$50 for what?! Junk fees are everywhere, and consumers are fed up.

If the trend continues, these hidden charges will become normalized, pushing the cost of living even higher.

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Could I buy only 5 new items of clothing in a whole year? Well, I could try.
The fashion industry accounts for 10 percent of global carbon emissions. I’d test myself to live more sustainably.

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Want to bridge the wealth gap? Teach entrepreneurship.
For communities of color, teaching entrepreneurship could have a game-changing impact, and it should be included in curricula.

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I once nearly died in a pool. Take it from me, kids need swim lessons.
Drowning is the leading cause of death among 1- to 4-year-olds. Why are parents struggling to find certified instruction for children?

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I’m a normal mom, I swear. So how did my kids turn out so bougie?
Despite my best efforts, my offspring have grown up to enjoy, let’s say, the finer things in life.

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Marcia Kadish recalls the day she made same-sex marriage history in Cambridge

At 76, Kadish talks about everything from the word “wife” to why that historic day is a reminder of deep loss but also new joy.

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Kristi Noem’s Cricket, Mitt Romney’s Seamus, and the GOP dog problem

The instant comparisons were a pretty good metaphor for understanding how discourse within the Republican Party has coarsened.

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Boston rats aren’t going anywhere. You might not love the solution.

It might sound like a call for mayhem, but hear me out.

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We’re all one overhead bin battle away from an in-flight meltdown. Yes, you too.

Maybe we should accept reality — this is who we are — and play to our strengths.

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The NBA playoffs are here, and online gambling is ruining everything

A year after legal gambling came online, it’s impossible to escape ads for DraftKings, FanDuel, and BetMGM.

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The FAFSA aid debacle is like trying to get Taylor Swift tickets. My kid can’t go to college until it’s fixed.

As a parent going through the college aid process for the first time, everything related to this form has felt like an unmitigated disaster.

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When you’re lost, remember your red helicopter — what you once knew as a child

In an excerpt adapted from his forthcoming book, James Rhee argues the lessons of childhood will always endure.

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Ted Landsmark on racism, the flag attack photo, and seizing a chance to make change

Platforms for speaking thoughtfully about how to overcome racism do not always come predictably; when such opportunities arise, one must be ready.