Josh Kraft, a 57-year-old philanthropist and non-profit leader and the son of the longtime New England Patriots owner, ...

Boston Mayor Michelle Wu, left, and Council President Ruthzee Louijeune conferred during a council ceremony in Jan. 2022.

Above: Sen. Liz Miranda of Boston speaks at a rally outside the State House in support of the "Protect Our Immigrant Communities" campaign on Jan. 29, 2025.

By Bill Forry, Executive EditorFeeling overwhelmed by the onslaught of bad news and scuttlebutt about detentions and “mass” deportations?Join the club. Or even better: Don’t.From this vantage point— ...