'We Don't Talk About It Much'

Also: AGs ask to forgive student loans for disabled vets; Bruins fight for the cup ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  [Donate [WBUR]]( [View in Browser](  [WBUR]( May 27, 2019 Having trouble viewing this email? [Submit an issue here.Â]( Good Morning Boston, ⛅ Sun and some clouds, highs in the 70s. Memorial Day is about remembering those who died in service to — and fighting for — our country. Radio Boston will dive deeper into this today as they take a look at one part of the struggle for freedom in America: The fight for LGBTQ equality.[Check out the list of guests here]( and listen live at 3 p.m. — Meagan McGinnes [@meaganmcginnes]( newsletters@wbur.org The Rundown [1.](url)[Survivor Of Deadly 1983 Beirut Bombing: 'We Don't Talk About It Much']( The Beirut bombing was the largest loss of life in Marines history since the Battle of Iwo Jima in World War II. "Our 1,800 families from 35 years ago remember it today and every day."   #%23%23[Twitter](  #%23%23[Facebook](    2. [How A Disruptive Student Taught His Teacher Patience And Perseverance]( Adam Stumacher struggled to connect with a student who went to great lengths to disrupt his English as a second language class. Until they bonded over music. 3. [5 Things To Know As The Bruins Face Off Against The Blues For The Cup]( Before the puck drops for Game 1 on Monday night at TD Garden, here are some more storylines to follow: 4. [Boston Calling Delivers A Fun Festival, If Not A Terribly Unique One]( Since moving to Harvard and expanding, it’s lost some of that personality while making firm moves to join the ranks of major corporate festivals, writes critic Karen Muller. 5. [MFA's Banning Of Visitors For Racist Encounter Is Not Enough For This Teacher And Parent]( The MFA banned two visitors who made racist remarks about students from the Helen Y. Davis Leadership Academy during a field trip on May 16. Support the news Also... - Are you grilling today? Here are some [new takes on traditional side dishes](. - Mass. health officials are warning of potential [measles exposure in Quincy and Weymouth](. - This weekend, 47 states wrote to Education Secretary Betsy DeVos asking her to automatically [forgive student loans for eligible disabled veterans](. - Who is "[Generation 1.5]( They're young adults who were born in Mexico, raised in the United States and are now returning — some voluntarily, some by force — to the country of their birth. [WBUR] Recommended Listen [Hear Richard Thompson's Stunning Score For A New WWII Documentary]( [Listen]( CLOSING PILGRIM [For 46 Years, Pilgrim Nuclear Plant Has Used Water From Cape Cod Bay. How Has It Impacted The Ecosystem?]( This Vermont Town Took A Big Hit When Its Nuclear Plant Closed. [Read more.]( Historic Plymouth Looks To A Future Without Pilgrim. [Read more.]( As Pilgrim Powers Down, Some Worry It Will Leave Behind Too Much Radiation. [Read more.]( The Earthwhile team has new stories coming this week about the soon-to-close Pilgrim nuclear plant. Catch up on some of their earlier reporting above. What We're Reading - The Contested Confederate Roots Of Memorial Day ([Washington Post]( - When I Couldn’t Tell The World I Wanted To Transition, I Went To Dressbarn ([Vox]( - My Rapist Apologized ([New York Times]( Snapshot [37,000 Flags On Boston Common Honor Fallen Mass. Veterans]( Each flag represents a Massachusetts resident who has died in military service since the Revolutionary War. Before you go: Get pumped up for tonight's big game by checking out some of the [best sports photos in Boston history](. 😎 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](