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Translator Ken Kronenberg has disturbing things to say about America in 2026, and they’re from Germany in the 1930s

by Marc Levy June 1, 2026

Kronenberg is translating toxic German propaganda from the fascist era of eugenics, racism and slaughter as it seeps through U.S. political speech.

NEWS

Somerville meetings, May 18-25: Reforms to ‘cottage’ zoning and condos replacing a Union Square blight

by Marc Levy May 17, 2026

Take part in meetings on a rental registry and stronger city civil rights, “backyard cottage” zoning and Union Square condos replacing a wreck.

BUSINESS

Cambridge city councillor McGovern urges a boycott of Citizens Bank over its support of ICE

by Marc Levy April 15, 2026

Pressure against Citizens Bank for its political investments has grown to include Cambridge city councillor Marc McGovern.

THEATER

The last three A.R.T. plays in Harvard Square share a theme for Trump’s America

by Marc Levy April 15, 2026

Eugène Ionesco’s “Rhinoceros,” a rock opera about the abortion network called The Janes and an underground railroad tale called “Mexodus.”

NEWS

Somerville is beefing up its Welcoming Community Ordinance against Trump policies

by Marc Levy April 11, 2026

A law that spells out Somerville’s resistance to federal oppression is being strengthened, including protections for First Amendment expression.

NEWS

Cambridge meetings, April 6-13: Ellery Street projects put multifamily housing under a microscope

by Marc Levy April 5, 2026

Two projects on one street are among those shaped by multifamily housing zoning the City Council passed last year, and the experts are watching.

NEWS

Resident parking permits in Cambridge will be $75 next time, unless the driver cites a hardship

by Marc Levy March 30, 2026

Most Cambridge drivers could be asked to pay $75 for their next resident parking permit, up from $25, under a policy order passed Monday after four weeks awaiting action by the City Council. The...

NEWS

Protect Act passes in state House of Representatives ahead of weekend Trump protests

by Marc Levy March 28, 2026

An Act Protecting Access to Justice comes “in response to the ongoing fascist ICE crackdown,” state representative Mike Connolly said.

COMMUNITY

No Kings rallies pop up regionwide Saturday, with sign-making parties ahead of time

by Marc Levy March 24, 2026

No Kings, a series of protests against the politics of president Donald Trump, returns Saturday to Cambridge, Somerville and Boston.