Some who are civilly committed for addiction in Mass face abusive prison conditions. Still, some families say it’s better than the alternative
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MA LAWMAKERS URGED TO PASS END-OF-LIFE OPTIONS ACT
If the bill is passed, Massachsuetts would join 10 other jurisdictions across the country that have authorized medical aid in dying.
WHAT THE HELL IS GOING ON WITH MASSACHUSETTS POLITICS AND VACCINATIONS?
The same might be said about how the GOP attempted to grill Walsh.
THE DIGNITY INITIATIVE: FIGHTING FOR MENSTRUAL CARE DURING COVID
“Menstrual care is often one of the first things that a family will forego.”
MASS KEEPS TRYING TO BUILD A NEW WOMEN’S PRISON OUTSIDE OF PUBLIC VIEW
"When you talk about building new prisons, you are putting out the message that those of us that live in these communities that you are intending future generations to be in those beds”
ANDREA CAMPBELL CALLS FOR EQUITY IN CITY CONTRACTS
The candidate described a strategy that will promote the interests of women and people of color in business.
BOSTON TO INCREASE CAPACITY LIMITS STARTING MONDAY
"Since the start of the pandemic, we've made decisions based on science and data. The data right now tells us things are moving in the right direction," said Mayor Walsh.
BOSTON LATIN ACADEMY GRADS FIGHT FOR REPRESENTATION IN ALUMNI GROUP
“Several alumni of color and BLA alumni have experienced discrimination and other offenses.”
GUEST OPINION: GETTING RID OF WHITE SUPREMACY: A LONG-TERM PROJECT
This is a quest for knowledge, clearer thinking, and better interventions.
THE PUSH TO RESCUE LOCAL NEWS IN MALDEN
“Realistically, we cannot replace professional journalism, but we do fill in some of the gaps and provide local coverage that isn’t getting covered.”