Hundreds of theater makers and theater lovers gathered at The Huntington Theatre Monday for the 43rd Annual Elliot Norton Awards. The ceremony, which celebrates theater productions in the Greater Boston area, awarded actors, designers, playwrights and others across more than 20 categories.

The team made an incredible run last fall to advance to the World Cup for the first time in history, igniting a frenzy over the team in Dorchester’s large Cape Verdean community. Bringing them to the parade will be the icing on the cake of this historic run, several members of the community said.

The governor is backing proposed bill that would allow Massachusetts restaurants and bars to stay open later from June 1 through Aug. 31, during the summer that will be marked by the 2026 FIFA World Cup and 250th American Revolution celebrations.

America's workers and the labor movement are being tested like never before. But our federation of unions has never been more united. At the AFL-CIO's 30th Constitutional Convention, we’re coming together, building solidarity and fighting for a future that works for all of us.

“.. The U.S. is now spending more on data center construction than on public transportation infrastructure, according to new Census Bureau figures out today.” @bloomberg.com www.bloomberg.com/news/article...

Trump’s investments aren’t in a blind trust. He knows what he owns. He owned Dell stock. He pumped up Dell from the podium. Now his Pentagon is awarding Dell with a $9.7 BILLION contract. This is the most corrupt president in history.

Every official with power must use it. Close Delaney Hall, close them ALL. #AllEyesOnDelaney

With the summer inching closer and closer, the Emerald Necklace Conservancy has challenged Boston residents to "Journey the Necklace" and visit all six of its parks.

Prices are through the roof for American families right now because of Trump’s illegal war in Iran. What does he have to say about negotiations that could bring that war to an end?   "I really don’t care. I couldn’t care less.”

Growing up in New Hampshire I didn’t know if I would be accepted for who I am. We raised the Pride flag in Portsmouth to send a message to everyone facing those same doubts: You belong here.

Even if crooked Trumpsters try to weasel their way back out of their rotten ‘cop-beaters slush fund’ deal, they still have to deal with the equally rotten Trump family business-and-personal tax/crimes amnesty. This ain’t over until ALL of it goes away. But wait, there’s more!

A.J. Brown’s long-awaited arrival to the Patriots generated noticeable enthusiasm from himself and the team, with players and coaches gushing about what his addition could mean. trib.al/mafyko3

Watch Sen. @chrismurphyct.bsky.social lay out how Trump’s reckless war in the Middle East has disrupted the global economy and is making life more expensive for Americans. “There is a cost to the Iranian economy but now there is a devastating cost to the U.S. economy.”

Save the Harbor/Save the Bay has called Boston beaches some the cleanest city-based beaches in the entire country, just in time for summer to begin.

Politicians need as much attention as possible, as frequently as possible, while seeming as relatable as possible—and a cheat code exists to hit all three objectives, Nathaniel Frum writes:

Trump’s costly war of choice needs to end now. Prices are soaring on gas, groceries, and utility bills with each passing day. It’s past time for the GOP to join us, pass a War Powers Resolution, and stop this reckless president.

The 190-page report called the sheriffs' budgeting process "chaotic" and said it resulted in a combined $110 million deficit in the last fiscal year for the 14 sheriffs who run the state's jails.

Todays the day for New Mexico peeps to show up and vote in their primary for Haaland for governor!

Senator @chrismurphyct.bsky.social on Trump’s MAGA slush fund: Democrats are going to force votes to say “regardless of what the court says, these kind of funds where the president is just trying to reward his political loyalists with your taxpayer dollars are illegal”

NEW: I’m glad to cosponsor the Power for the People Act, which would lower your power bill by ensuring data centers pay for their own electricity. This is just a first step – we need to address several other related concerns – but I'm ready to keep up the fight to lower costs.

good to know!

On the campaign trail, Trump promised he would not touch Social Security. Today, over nearly 9,000 staffers have been pushed out and there are record wait times for people to access their earned benefits. Donald Trump broke his promise!

The Supreme Court has been captured by right-wing special interest donors who only care about their conservative agenda. It's time to reform the court.

Congressional statute: "There is a Director of National Intelligence who shall be appointed by the President ... Any individual nominated for appointment as Director of National Intelligence shall have extensive national security expertise." 50 U.S. Code § 3023

Glad the Administration discovered this work/brought it to greater profile. It will continue. Progress always triumphs. They are violating the express intent of Congress. This work will grow. You are temporary stewards of a Constitutional Government www.nytimes.com/2026/06/01/c...

Let's be clear: Bill Pulte has zero background for this job.   He won Trump's favor by weaponizing our govt against Trump's political foes.   As America’s most powerful intelligence official, he can do incalculable harm.   This should be a non-starter.

Trump’s economy:

Wu secures deals to provide nearly 500 school-year jobs for Boston teens amid budget cuts, says goal is to get to 2,000… www.bostonglobe.com/2026/06/01/m... @nikigriswold.bsky.social

Its time Florida has a Governor who will work for everyone. Protect voting rights. Ensure healthcare access. Strengthen public education for all. Demand equal treatment. It’s time for an Office of Civil Rights in the Governor's Office. Because rights only matter if they’re protected.

Leave her alone. This is not the role of DOJ. You will not get away with it. www.cnn.com/2026/05/27/p...

Over the last nine games, the Red Sox have hit .288 with a .795 OPS and nine homers in large part because of three bench players seeing increased playing time How Nick Sogard, Mickey Gasper and Isiah Kiner-Falefa have sparked a languishing Red Sox offense www.nytimes.com/athletic/731...

We’re welcoming Tech Week to Boston! Explore events around the city at tech-week.com/calendar/boston.

Do you want to buy an affordable home in Boston? Lottery applications are now open for 25 affordable condos on Harvard Street! Prices start at $180,800. Learn more and apply by June 5th: http://boston.gov/bostonhomes

Former President Joe Biden is suing to block the House Judiciary Committee from obtaining, and potentially releasing, audio recordings and transcripts of conversations in 2016 and 2017 with the ghostwriter of his memoir. https://cnn.it/4dIA3zW

Some 200 current and former journalists, academics, documentary filmmakers, and press freedom organizations are organizing to oppose the Paramount merger and where it's taking CNN, and CBS. www.status.news/p/david-elli... I understand that letters aren't a mighty force. Still, I'd sign this one.

New research involving WHOI’s Ocean Bottom Seismic Instrument Center and collaborators cracked a 30-year mystery: why a deep-sea fault in the Pacific triggers magnitude 6 earthquakes every five to six years, like clockwork, in nearly the same spots. Learn more from Eco Magazine: go.whoi.edu/Gofar

These actions will fail. We have a full record of January 6 crimes through courthouses, news articles and the courageous January 6 Committee. Whether they try to force federal employees NDAs, build wasteful fake monuments/ballrooms/golf courses on DC land, or www.nbcnews.com/politics/jus...

“It’s just burning. I just wanted to try to keep people safe.” ICE fired pepper spray at Senator Andy Kim and protesters outside a detention facility in New Jersey. Not another penny should go to these out-of-control agencies — and when we regain power, we will hold all of these thugs accountable.

The same administration that has enriched itself off crypto and prediction markets is now hollowing out the agency meant to oversee them. The CFTC has shrunk and pulled back enforcement just as these industries explode in size. The result is more room for grift, corruption, and consumer abuse.

The Trump administration wants to roll out a nondisclosure agreement that would bar federal employees from sharing internal government information, citing the need to stop leaks to media organizations. Lawyers representing federal workers said it could be challenged on First Amendment grounds.

The man overseeing US airline safety apparently did not follow his own ethics agreement, raising concerns about whether personal financial interests is taking priority over ethics compliance at the FAA—and whether flight safety could be undermined.🧵

As long as lawmakers are beholden to corporate special interests, they won't be working for the people they were elected to represent. It's time to unrig the system by passing comprehensive campaign finance reforms.