Phillip Martin
WGBH
Cambridge, MA, United States
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Past articles by Phillip:
How small New England cities are standing up to white supremacists
In the wake of harassment and demonstrations by hate groups, towns band together to reject them. → Read More
What About the Boys? The Sex Trafficking of Young Males
Jenifer McKim, NF ’08, and Phillip Martin, NF ’98, detail their groundbreaking series, ‘Unseen’ → Read More
It is happening here: Massachusetts has a growing neo-Nazi movement
Law enforcement and other groups say small white nationalist gatherings should not be dismissed as harmless. → Read More
Neo-Nazis target anti-racist doctors at Brigham and Women's Hospital, calling them 'anti-white'
As part of a national assault, health professionals pushing equity are being targeted. → Read More
Six Massachusetts alleged rioters in the Jan. 6 insurrection still await legal action
While the cases drag out, the insurrection’s consequences radiate out as far as Massachusetts classrooms. → Read More
Long lines and steep prices for last-minute coronavirus tests at Logan Airport
An XpresCheck spokeswoman said long lines for coronavirus testing at airports are unavoidable. → Read More
Black Bostonians Fled To Atlanta To Escape Racism. They’re Not Coming Back, No Matter Who’s Elected Mayor.
With Boston about to elect its first mayor of color, the Black former Bostonians in Atlanta say that historic milestone has not changed their minds about the city much — if at all. → Read More
Unseen: The Boy Victims Of The Sex Trade, Part II
Exploited And Trafficked Youth Are Most Often Black, Brown, And Poor → Read More
I first came to Boston in the summer of 1975, a time of firebombs and violence
I returned to Detroit shocked and physically bruised, recalls Phillip Martin. But even more shocking to my friends and family was my decision to move to Boston, permanently. → Read More
Election Day Passed Without Right-Wing Militia Violence, But Post-Election Threats Remain
Trump's language challenging the election results fuels concerns, though New England is relatively low-risk. → Read More
After The Pandemic, Will Customers Ever Return To The Hot Food Bar?
Supermarkets, restaturants and delis may have to rethink their popular self-serve options. → Read More
As Unemployment Skyrockets, Supermarkets Are Cushioning The Fall For Some
Supermarkets are on a hiring spree as they try to keep shelves stocked. → Read More
On Cambridge's Maple Avenue, Neighbors Find That Fear Has Moved In
Our reporter talks to neighbors on his block about how they are riding out the coronavirus shutdown. → Read More
Weld Says He Encouraged Chafee To Join Presidential Race As A Libertarian
The former Massachusetts governor ran for vice president as a Libertarian in 2016, but is now running for president as a Republican. → Read More
Some Salvadoran Immigrants Say Their Work Permits Are Being Rejected On The Job And At The RMV
Courts have blocked — for now — a Trump administration plan to cancel "temporary protected status," but paperwork problems remain. → Read More
Canada Opens its Borders to Some — But Not All — Immigrants Facing Uncertainty In The U.S.
Canada is not a "promised land" of open borders, some immigration advocates warn. → Read More
With Immigration Status in Limbo, Some TPS Holders Consider Heading North — To Canada
Uncertainty for TPS holders in the U.S. is making Canada more inviting. → Read More
Boston's Rising Housing Costs Put Rent Control Back In The Spotlight
Many economists believe nothing could be as drastic as rent control. But that’s exactly what some in the Boston area are demanding. → Read More
After Racist Incident, MFA Opens Its Doors To Change
MFA leaders said they are trying to get to the bottom of the affair and have started a sweeping review as the museum attempts to communicate a message that its doors are wide open to everyone. → Read More
Why rich powerful men buy cheap sex
Most men don’t buy sex, but those who frequently pay for sexual acts tend to be men making over $100,000 a year. → Read More