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Why do political insiders fear giving voters more choices?
Disclaimer: Cambridge Day does not endorse candidates or positions. Views expressed in this column are those of the writer. Read more Sometimes progressives have to register as Republicans Massachusetts politicians love talking about democracy. They love reminding voters how sacred the process is, how important participation is, and how deeply they value every voice. Then […]
Sometimes progressives have to register as Republicans
Disclaimer: Cambridge Day does not endorse candidates or positions. Views expressed in this column are those of the writer. Read more Two roads, one driven by survival, the other by friendship I’ve been in community with Evan MacKay for years, we have friends in common, and I’m supporting their campaign for state representative. I also […]
Two roads, one driven by survival, the other by friendship
“The Dog Stars” ⭐⭐ Rating: 2 out of 4. Ridley Scott has been down apocalyptic-ish roads before, notably with game changing sci-fi classics “Alien” (1979) and “Blade Runner” (1982). In “The Dog Stars,” adapted from Peter Heller’s 2012 novel, we trek through uneven end-of-times terrain. A virus has wiped out most of humanity, leaving Hig […]
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Read more In these films, creatures and cartoon characters live among us Read more A primary primer for the competitive races in Cambridge and Somerville Read more State Senate Candidates Square Off Over Myriad Issues
In these films, creatures and cartoon characters live among us
“Hope” ⭐⭐⭐ Rating: 2.5 out of 4. For those who relish Korean creature-feature flicks laced with social commentary — think “The Host” (2006) or the gonzo zombie blast “Train to Busan” (2016) — “Hope” may scratch your itch. But be advised, you’ll be nearly an hour in before the first beastie rears its ugly head […]
A primary primer for the competitive races in Cambridge and Somerville
With just days until the democratic primary election Sept. 1, voters in Cambridge and Somerville have quite a few options when it comes to who they choose to represent them in the legislature. Read more State Senate Candidates Square Off Over Myriad Issues Cambridge Day has pulled from its reporting during the primary campaign as […]
State Senate Candidates Square Off Over Myriad Issues
The two Democratic candidates for state Senate went head-to-head Thursday afternoon at a virtual debate hosted by the Charles River Regional Chamber of Commerce. Read more Union members in Cambridge to begin school year under expired contracts Though questions focused partly on Watertown, Sen. William Brownsberger and challenger Daniel Lander also addressed support for small […]
Union members in Cambridge to begin school year under expired contracts
The roughly 1,500 school district staff represented by the Cambridge Education Association will begin the school year with expired contracts after over 17 bargaining sessions with the school committee failed to produce a finalized agreement for any of the union’s five bargaining units. Read more This week in Cambridge and Somerville: Outdoor screenings, Grooversity and […]
This week in Cambridge and Somerville: Outdoor screenings, Grooversity and free bike tune-ups
For a searchable calendar of events with your choice of list or map view, or to submit an event of your own, go to the main calendar. Read more Graham Greene honors and mid-century sci-fi continue, retro series kicks off Thursday, Aug. 27 7 p.m.Harvard Book Store, 1256 Massachusetts Ave., Harvard Square. Ali Barthwell presents “Reality TV […]
Graham Greene honors and mid-century sci-fi continue, retro series kicks off
Starting Friday, local moviegoers will have their pick of two brand new restorations of occasionally overlooked classics. Jane Campion’s Palme d’Or-winning “The Piano” (1993), which screens Friday through Monday at the Brattle Theatre, is a landmark of ’90s arthouse cinema, featuring timeless performances by Holly Hunter and Anna Paquin (both of whom took home Oscars) […]