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Economic justice
Massachusetts Students Rank #1 Nationwide in AP Exam Success
Massachusetts students have once again achieved the highest Advanced Placement (AP) exam success rate in the United States, setting a new record for academic...
Boston Declares February 17 as Jesse L. Jackson Sr. Day
The City of Boston has officially proclaimed February 17 as Jesse L. Jackson Sr. Day, honoring the lifelong civil rights work of Reverend Jesse...
Trump is Stealing Students’ Dreams to Give Billionaires Tax Breaks
A first-generation college student fears other young people won't get the financial aid she's relied on for her education.
President Trump has declared that he has “won...
Cramped, cold and exposed: Maine asylum seeker recounts dismal detention conditions
There were more than 45 people in a cold room roughly the size of his kitchen, an asylum seeker living in Maine told Maine...
Mayor Michelle Wu Recognizes Ramadan’s Impact on Boston Communities
The holy month of Ramadan will begin on Wednesday, February 17, 2026, marking a sacred time of fasting, prayer, reflection, and community for Muslims...
Judge Orders Release of Hussien Noor Hussien in Vermont Immigration Case
A Somali cab driver who has lived in Vermont since 2013 was released from federal custody this week following a court hearing in Burlington,...
Dr. King’s Warnings Seem More Prescient Than Ever
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s words from his “Beyond Vietnam” speech still ring true.
“When machines and computers, profit motives, and property rights are considered...
Boston City Council Urges Federal Action to Restore Temporary Protected Status
The Boston City Council has formally called on the federal government to restore Temporary Protected Status (TPS), warning that the termination of the program...
Boston Honors Black History With Monthlong Community-Led Programming
Boston has officially launched Black History Month 2026 with a City Hall celebration and a full slate of citywide programming designed to honor Black...
Maine’s leaders of color say Rep. Dhalac’s exit reflects a broader pattern of racism and scrutiny
Citing concerns about the dangers and racism elected officials face, Democratic Rep. Deqa Dhalac from South Portland announced Thursday that she will not seek...
Historic Somali-American Lawmaker in Maine Will Not Run Again Amid Safety Concerns
In a decision that has reverberated across civic and immigrant communities in New England, State Representative Deqa Dhalac, a trailblazing Somali-American leader, announced she will...
New England’s Health System Still Fails Many Marginalized Communities
New national reporting has once again highlighted how racism and discrimination remain powerful forces shaping health outcomes in the United States. In New England,...
Maura Healey Moves to End Debt-Based Driver’s License Suspensions
Governor Maura Healey has taken a major step toward ending a long-standing policy that has disproportionately harmed low-income residents and communities of color across...
New ICE Rule on Entering Homes Without a Warrant Raises Concern
A recently uncovered internal directive from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has triggered deep concern across Massachusetts and the broader New England immigrant community...