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Massachusetts Works
In this special section, we’re turning the typical model of journalism on its head — instead of focusing on what’s broken, we’re taking a look at what Massachusetts gets right. By many measures, we lead the nation in social indicators that have a direct impact on how we live. We wanted to know: How did we get here, what can we learn from our successes, and what can we teach other states? But it’s not all perfect: We also examine areas where Massachusetts can improve.
Ideas | Michael PorterWhat Massachusetts can teach America
Massachusetts is the clear leader among all states on social progress. The Commonwealth has been a pioneer and a leader in advancing crucial areas such as the quality of public education, health care coverage for all, same-sex marriage, and many others.
'If you want to develop a new medicine, Boston is the place'
How did gay marriage happen here first? Judicial independence
How Massachusetts became a national leader on healthcare — and how it can lead again
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The people who make Mass. Work
David Liu
A pathbreaking Harvard chemist is developing new ways to edit DNA.
Ekua Holmes
An artist returns to her “beautiful community.”
Toby Merrill and Eileen Connor
Taking on the for-profit college industry — and fighting for the American Dream.
Betty Francisco and Eneida Roman
Building power in Massachusetts’s Latino community.
Colin Angle
The CEO of iRobot imagines a smarter smart home.
Julianne Boyd
An innovative artistic director puts her theater on the map.
What works in Massachusetts?
In this special section, we’re turning the typical model of journalism on its head -- instead of focusing on what’s broken.
More on how mass. works
Ideas | Alex KriegerHow we got here: Boston's history, enabler of present fortune
IDEAS | Brian DolanSilicon Valley may have more start-ups — but we do start-ups better
IDEAS | JENEÉ OSTERHELDTThe beauty of collective art creates sacred spaces
How mass. can get better
Ideas | Marcella BombardieriMassachusetts excels at higher education — for the white and well-off
Ideas | Zoe GreenbergA dubious distinction: Massachusetts ranks first in growth of family homelessness
Ideas | Ken KimmellMassachusetts is a leader on climate change — but it can do better