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An award-winning columnist for the Op-Ed section, Jackson was a 2001 finalist for the Pulitzer Prize in commentary. He also is known for his nature photography, and his images of Barack Obama have been exhibited by Boston's Museum of African American History.
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Derrick Z. Jackson
Mitt Romney failed to man up on bullying
By Derrick Z. Jackson , Globe Columnist
If Mitt Romney can’t remember bullying a classmate, he lacks empathy for someone seeking the highest office in the land.
Derrick Z. Jackson
Obesity, a new kind of smoke
By Derrick Z. Jackson , Globe Columnist
Obesity is the new lung cancer. Trash food is the cigarette. And overeating is becoming American’s biggest health crisis.
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New evidence justifies ban on pesticide that endangers bees
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The United States should join with other nations in banning the farm use of chemicals linked to destruction of hives.
Derrick Z. Jackson
A vibrant Boston needs major avenues for bikes
By Derrick Z. Jackson ,
The city has come a long way in promoting bike sharing, but bicycling in the Hub still requires the spirit of a daredevil.