Joan Vennochi

In this week's newsletter: Three writers reflect on Graham Platner’s scandal-plagued candidacy. Ed Markey shares some news with the Boston Globe Editorial Board. And we take a look back at America's 250th.

John O’Keefe, not Karen Read, should be the victim in the story of his death.

From ‘we the people’ to ‘me the president’

The misleading summary ultimately undermined the people’s right to vote and also fed conspiracy theories.

Moulton uses a Senate debate without Markey to sharpen his case for generational change.

By backing a challenger to Senator Nick Collins, Wu may be settling a political score, but it may come at a cost to Boston’s influence on Beacon Hill.

Many are willing to embrace a flawed candidate at a cost to the party’s credibility on women and character.

An argument over World Cup crowd safety at South Station reveals state and city infighting.

Opinion | Auchincloss vs. Platner is about more than a tattoo

The sequel speaks directly to boomers still energized by work.