Massachusetts doesn't keep a database or any digital records tracking how judges are appointed. So we spent weeks digging through the paper files.

That hasn't changed, and it's relevant to our latest on #parole by Jean Trounstine.

Read it at BINJ.news

From our latest installment of BINJ Live.

We have quite a bit to say about Beacon Hill's rush to ban social media use for young people.

More coverage coming soon, but for now ...

Beacon Hill’s Blindest Spot: Can The Governor’s Council Reverse A Century Of Oversight? | BINJ A Massachusetts State House briefing sheds light on a crucial body that still operates in darkness, and points out the need for reform—on the ballot and elsewhere

NEW: Beacon Hill’s Blindest Spot: Can The Governor’s Council Reverse A Century Of Oversight?

A Massachusetts State House briefing sheds light on a crucial body that still operates in darkness, and points out the need for reform ...

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Did you read the new BINJ #longform feature by Nate Homan about with “Fenway Punk” author Chris Wrenn and how he funded an iconic Boston record label on the back of "Yankees Suck" merch? Here's a. very short explainer ...

From tonight's episode (#24!!!) of our weekly issues show.

Where did this #Massachusetts #socialmediaban come from, anyway?

Reporting to come. In the meantime, we have some thoughts. Here's BINJ Executive Director Jason Pramas ...

BINJ Live #24 with hosts Chris Faraone and Jason Pramas YouTube video by BINJ

TONIGHT at 8 p.m. ET! BINJ Live with Chris Faraone & Jason Pramas. This week, Chris and Jason discuss cannabis doings and current articles at BINJ.News! On YouTube Live: www.youtube.com/live/8B8laIB... #journalism

How No Kings Music Brings Community And Fuels The Movement | BINJ Performers note the vital role that music plays in mass movement and its ability to add longevity to a fight that could take years

How No Kings Music Brings Community And Fuels The Movement

“People think of bands and the music as entertainment. ... I think that’s a huge mistake. ... We contribute politics to the event, we are not the entertainment. All of that builds a movement.”

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The Waiting Game: Thousands Of Mass Prisoners Are Stuck On Education Waitlists | BINJ With waitlists nearly triple the size of current enrollment, prisoner rights advocates say the DOC prioritizes punishment over preparation

The Waiting Game: Thousands Of Mass Prisoners Are Stuck On Education Waitlists

With waitlists nearly triple the size of enrollment, prisoner rights advocates say the DOC prioritizes punishment over preparation

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Don't miss the new feature by Nate Homan ...

The Bridge That ‘Yankees Suck’ Built

An interview with “Fenway Punk” author Chris Wrenn on how a crew of rowdy hawkers funded an iconic Boston hardcore label

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How Matt Shearer Turned The Bay State Into His Reporting Skatepark | BINJ "Going viral should never be the goal. The goal should be to tell a great story.”

Ahead of WBZ reporter Matt Shearer's sold-out show at the Wilbur tonight - on #LocalNewsDay! - we had Boston comic Lamont Price interview the hub's most popular journalist ...

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BINJ.News on Instagram: "BINJ's Jason Pramas discusses racism in American cookbooks—with a focus on "America—farm to table" by former celebrity chef Mario Batali and some other guy—in a passage from h... 1 likes, 0 comments - binj.news on April 7, 2026: "BINJ's Jason Pramas discusses racism in American cookbooks—with a focus on "America—farm to table" by former celebrity chef Mario Batali and some oth...

BINJ’s @jasonpramas reads a passage from his recent column on #racism and cookbooks www.instagram.com/reel/DW2CRF4... #criticism #antiracism #cookbook #MarioBatali #DuncanHines #video

How Matt Shearer Turned The Bay State Into His Reporting Skatepark

With his sold out interactive show at the Wilbur this Thursday, Boston comic Lamont Price asked Shearer about his unusual career path, approach to reporting, and breakfast in MetroWest.

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Controversial Cookbooks: From Duncan Hines To Mario Batali When I picked them up for free or cheap during the pandemic, I was looking for tasty recipes … not racism

Controversial Cookbooks: From Duncan Hines To Mario Batali. When I picked them up for free or cheap during the pandemic, I was looking for tasty recipes … not racism. The latest from @jasonpramas. binj.news/2026/04/03/c... #criticism #analysis #antiracism #MarioBatali #DuncanHines #cookbook #culture

Massachusetts has just one house of correction with an ICE contract, but it’s part of a dangerous network where detainees face a crisis in the shadows

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BINJ Live #23 with hosts Chris Faraone and Jason Pramas YouTube video by BINJ

TONIGHT at 8 p.m. ET! BINJ Live with Chris Faraone & Jason Pramas. This week, Chris discusses #opioids and Jason discusses #NoKings! On YouTube Live: www.youtube.com/live/8UrXzDi... #journalism

BINJ's Jason Pramas on the ongoing No Kings protests YouTube video by BINJ

BINJ’s @jasonpramas offers his analysis of the #NoKings protests in a passage from his recent Apparent Horizon column “Take It From A Cold War Kid: The US/Israel War On Iran Risks Becoming A Global Conflagration” … check it out at BINJ.News! #antiwar #protest #democracy

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Take It From A Cold War Kid: The US/Israel War On Iran Risks Becoming A Global Conflagration Protest it however you can

Take It From A Cold War Kid: The US/Israel War On Iran Risks Becoming A Global Conflagration. #Protest it however you can. The latest Apparent Horizon column from BINJ's @jasonpramas. binj.news/2026/03/27/t... #analysis #commentary #antiwar #Iran #nuclearwar

Can Massachusetts Lead The World In Psychedelic Opioid Treatment? | BINJ Lawmakers advance competing psychedelic therapy bills, are poised to weigh landmark programs for ibogaine and psilocybin

Can Massachusetts Lead The World In Psychedelic Opioid Treatment?

Lawmakers advance competing psychedelic therapy bills, are now poised to weigh landmark programs for ibogaine and psilocybin

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MassHealth Patients Continue To Struggle To Get Dental Care | BINJ Many Massachusetts dental offices don’t accept the state insurance; providers and patients raise concerns about lack of access to needed services

New from BINJ: MassHealth Patients Continue To Struggle To Get Dental Care

Many Massachusetts dental offices don’t accept the state insurance; providers and patients raise concerns about lack of access to needed services

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BINJ Live #22 with featured guest Shira Laucharoen and hosts Chris Faraone and Jason Pramas YouTube video by BINJ

TONIGHT at 8 p.m. ET! BINJ Live with Chris Faraone & Jason Pramas. This week, our featured guest is composer, musician, and local reporter Shira Laucharoen! We'll be discussing her background, interests, and plans! On YouTube Live: www.youtube.com/live/LIX5fNw... #journalism

Editorial: BINJ Seeks Major Donors To Support Our Intern Program We’re not seeing any educational or vocational training grants for journalism in the Bay State; so we’re turning to our audience for connections to some specific assistance

Editorial: BINJ Seeks Major Donors To Support Our #Intern Program: We’re not seeing any educational or vocational training grants for #journalism in the Bay State; so we’re turning to our audience for connections to some specific assistance binj.news/2026/03/20/e... #appeal

BINJ Live #21 with hosts Chris Faraone and Jason Pramas YouTube video by BINJ

TONIGHT at 8 p.m. ET! BINJ Live with Chris Faraone & Jason Pramas. This week, Chris and Jason engage in some #media #criticism of recent stories from mainstream #Boston-area news outlets! On YouTube Live: www.youtube.com/live/Hjk1M24... #journalism

BUFF 2026 Returns With Bob Odenkirk And ‘Superorganism’ Of Independent Cinema

From opening night action to midnight screenings, Boston’s premier underground film fest promises a five-day dive into the unseen and the absurd

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More Antiwar Culture Is Needed To Build A Powerful Antiwar Movement But artists must reflect people’s desire for a peaceful planet in ways that anyone can understand

More #Antiwar #Culture Is Needed To Build A Powerful Antiwar #Movement: But artists must reflect people’s desire for a peaceful planet in ways that anyone can understand. The latest Apparent Horizon column from BINJ.News' @jasonpramas. binj.news/2026/03/13/m... #opinion #analysis #peace

Public Health Officials Holding Opioid Remediation Fund Listening Sessions In Western Mass | BINJ With tens of millions still unspent, Massachusetts is soliciting public input on how to use money meant to mitigate damage wrought by the opioid epidemic

With tens of millions still unspent, Massachusetts is soliciting public input on how to use money meant to mitigate damage wrought by the opioid epidemic

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Thanks to Gary Sohmers for appearing on our 20th installment of BINJ Live. The former Antiques Roadshow appraiser and longtime cultural icon spoke with us about everything from nostalgia trends to to his own role in creating and promoting counterculture.

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Video: BINJ Ed Director Talks Massachusetts Opioid Settlement Coverage At NICAR

Chris Faraone joined cohort from Data-Driven Reporting Project at Northwestern University

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Thanks to Gary Sohmers for coming on BINJ Live.

It's a must-see for anyone interested in #vintage and #collectibles.

Check out Gary this wknd (March 13-15) at the NorthEast ComicCon & Collectibles Extravaganza in Boxborough (Mass)

More at binj.news and necomiccons.com

BINJ Live #20 with featured guest Gary Sohmers and hosts Chris Faraone and Jason Pramas YouTube video by BINJ

TONIGHT at 8:30 p.m. ET! BINJ Live with Chris Faraone & Jason Pramas. Gary Sohmers, the “King of Pop Culture” himself—as seen on Antiques Roadshow! We'll be discussing all things #vintage! On YouTube Live: www.youtube.com/live/eZ6oO_y... #fun

We couldn't think of better cherry on this #localnews sundae than open office hours at Toscanini's ...

From BINJ Live #17 (2/17/26) with Marc Levy of the #Cambridge #Somerville Independent.

Check out csindie.com.

And catch BINJ Live Tuesdays on YouTube at 8pm.