Labor and community groups are asking that American Rescue Plan funds be invested in frontline workers and communities disproportionately impacted by COVID
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THE FLOOD: MASS HAS A RUNOFF PROBLEM. WHAT’S BEING DONE?
Thanks to stormwater pollution, Dirty Water’s more than just a theme song. It’s a way of life.
ONCE MORE UNTO THE BREACH, CASSANDRA
Human unwillingness to surmount the pandemic means it’s unlikely we will stop global warming
WELCOME, BOSTAAN!
DigBoston hosts the premiere indy newspaper convention at a difficult moment for journalism
THE STRUGGLE FOR SUSTAINABLE HOUSING IN SOMERVILLE. A STORY OF SURVIVAL
There’s a multilateral effort to keep people housed in the city. What’s working? Who’s behind it? And what are they up against?
DRAINING SWAMPSCOTT: THE PROSECUTION OF A PROGRESSIVE BLACK PROTESTER
The prosecution of Ernst Jean-Jacques Jr. on the North Shore is a clear example of a Black Lives Matter activist being targeted by local law enforcement. Without national attention on the case, authorities are playing by their own rules.
CONSUMERS, ADVOCATES, LEGISLATORS, AND OTHERS WILL TESTIFY IN SUPPORT OF COVER ALL KIDS BILLS
The Joint Committee on Health Care Financing will hear testimony on bills to provide comprehensive health care to all kids, no matter what their immigration status may be.
THE TOPIC THE BLACK CHURCH DARES NOT SPEAK OF HONESTLY
In 2021, I am still asking these three questions …
MASS FILM INDUSTRY REACTS TO MAJOR NEWS ABOUT TAX CREDIT EXTENSION
“The Film and Television Production Incentive program has made Massachusetts a leading filmmaking destination that supports thousands of local families.”
MIRA URGES CONGRESS TO PASS PATHWAY TO CITIZENSHIP FOR DACA RECIPIENTS
In response to a court ruling, the non profit called for action to protect DACA recipients, whose applications could be compromised.