US Myanmar Talks Reverse Isolation of Military Government
US Myanmar talks with Min Aung Hlaing’s government reverse years of isolation, Reuters reports, with scam centers, rare earths and a detained American at issue.
Politics
Politics coverage from The Boston Report, from the White House and Congress to Beacon Hill and Boston City Hall: the policy fights, elections and decisions.
Harvard Antisemitism Case: Trump Fight, Courts and What’s Next
Harvard antisemitism case explained: Trump’s demands, frozen grants, court rulings, Jewish community views and where the First Circuit appeals stand in 2026.
Question 4 Resolution Heads to Boston City Council Vote
A Question 4 resolution backing Election Day voter registration is on the Boston City Council’s Oct. 7 agenda after a committee recommended that it be adopted.
France High School Protests: Lecornu Suspends Classes
France’s high school protests: Lecornu cleared timetables, 6,100 arrests, student demands, and the end-of-October deadline for a government plan.
Spain Snap Election Set for Nov. 29 After Housing Defeat
Pedro Sánchez dissolved parliament after housing decrees failed; Spain votes Nov. 29. Key dates, seats at stake and what polls suggest.
Allston Post Office Fight: Wu Says Boston Ready to Sue USPS
Mayor Wu says Boston is ready to challenge USPS in court over closing the Allston post office. Comment closes Oct. 11; Fields Corner closes Oct. 26.
Massachusetts Antisemitism: ADL Data and the State’s Response
Massachusetts antisemitism incidents fell 36% in 2025 to 279, ADL says, but K-12 cases rose. Here is the FBI data, the state commission and security grants.
Publisher’s Editorial: October 7, Never Again, and Boston
On the October 7 anniversary, our publisher remembers the victims and hostages, stands with Israel, and honors Boston’s Jewish community. Never again.
Harvard Garber $150 Million Research Funding Push
Harvard Garber $150 million research investment splits $100M to schools and $50M for cross-disciplinary science amid federal funding uncertainty.
BPS MBTA Ads Pulled Days After Launch, Sparking Dispute
BPS MBTA ads from Next Chapter Boston citing third-grade test scores were removed a day after launch; the T, Wu’s office and organizers dispute why.