The MFA's Internal Culture vs. Progressive Programming

Also: red line updates; new butterfly research ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  [Donate [WBUR]]( [View in Browser](  [WBUR]( June 17, 2019 Good Morning Boston, ☀️ Sunny and warm. Today will be the [nicest day]( of the work week. Highs 75-82. In December, we published a story about one man's [friendship with Charles Barkley](. The author's touching tribute to her father quickly went viral. We now have an [update from Shirley Wang]( about what it's like to grieve in front of millions of people. It's definitely worth a read or listen, and is a great way to kick off your Monday. — Meagan McGinnes [@meaganmcginnes]( newsletters@wbur.org The Rundown [1.](url)[New Butterfly Research Takes Wing In Concord's Karner Blue Pine Barrens]( New Hampshire's state butterfly has rebounded in its specially-conserved pine barrens near the Concord Municipal Airport. Now, scientists are turning their attention to another butterfly in the same area.   #%23%23[Twitter](  #%23%23[Facebook](    2. [Progress On Red Line Repairs; Slower Commutes Still Likely]( Riders no longer need to transfer to another train at the JFK/UMass Station, trains continue to operate at restricted speeds. 3. [At The MFA, A Struggle For Internal Culture To Reflect Programming's Progressive Ideals]( There is tension over whether to engage with the MFA's Juneteenth celebration. The museum often puts on well-received, outward-facing programming that explores issues of race and oppression but still itself struggles with the optics -- and at times, the reality -- internally. 4. [Coworking Space For Women Comes To Boston]( The Wing is 10,500-square-foot coworking space, complete with a beauty room and a mother's room. It has a library full of books my women authors. And even the temperature is different. 5. [Tobacco's 'Special Friend': What Internal Documents Say About Mitch McConnell]( Much of the relationship between McConnell and the tobacco industry happened behind the scenes. But the disclosure of millions of once-secret tobacco industry documents has opened a window into McConnell's interactions with tobacco executives and lobbyists. Support the news Also... - Boston Fire is investigating this weekend's [nine-alarm fire]( in Dorchester that sent nine, including seven firefighters, to the hospital. - Boeing CEO Dennis Muilenburg [admitted]( the company should have been more transparent with airlines about a safety light on the aircraft that was not working as designed. - When it comes to education policy, charter schools are one potential battleground for the Democrats running for president, writes Rich Barlow in this [commentary](. [WBUR] Recommended Listen ['You Won't Be My Son Anymore': Yogi Berra's Tough Love For Dale]( [Listen]( EARTHWHILE ['We're In A Very Severe Crisis': Mass. Trash Processors Face Garbage Overflow]( Charles River Report Card Drops From A- To B. What Happened To Water Quality In 2018? [Read more](. New England Is Losing Its Native Plants. Researchers Say It’s Time To Stop And Smell The Wildflowers. [Read more](. Timeline: The 52-Year History Of The Pilgrim Nuclear Plant. [Read more](. What We're Reading - Massachusetts Untested Rape Kits: See How Many Of 387 Kits Are From Your Community ([MassLive.com]( - How Data Can Help You Win In The Winner-Take-All Economy ([New York Times]( - ‘None Of This Happened The Way You Think It Did’ ([High Country News]( ICYMI [Oh Dear: Photos Show What Humans Have Done To The Planet]( Since the mid-20th century, we've accelerated the digging of mines, construction of dams, expansion of cities and clearing of forests for agriculture — activity that will be visible in the geological record for eons to come. Before you go: [Hard pass]( folks. We're better than this. 😎 Forward to a friend. They can sign up [here](. 📣 Give us your feedback: newsletters@wbur.org 📨 Get more WBUR stories sent to your inbox. [Check out all of our newsletter offerings.]( Support the news [WBUR]( [95289b97-66e8-43d4-a174-3bc3520a79a9.png]( [Instagram](  [Twitter]( [Facebook]( Want to change how you receive these emails? [Unsubscribe from this newsletter or update your preferences.]( I don't want to hear from WBUR anymore. [Stop receiving all WBUR emails.]( Interested in learning more about corporate sponsorship? [Click here.]( Copyright © 2019 WBUR-FM, All rights reserved. You've signed up to get WBUR Today, a daily morning news briefing from WBUR. We hope you enjoy! Our mailing address is: WBUR-FM 890 Commonwealth AveBoston, MA 02215-1205 [Add us to your address book](