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MIT panel draws parallels between Japanese internment and Muslim ban

March 2, 2017

The "National Security and Civil Liberties: 1942 & 2017" panel explored the connections between Japanese internment and Trump's travel ban.

Boston health care workers, activists protest ACA repeal on Beacon Hill

March 2, 2017

Over a hundred professionals and students voiced their opposition to Republican lawmakers' efforts to repeal the Affordable Care Act (ACA) at the state house.

Hundreds run in underwear for Children’s Tumor Foundation

February 22, 2017

Attendees included professionals within the medical field, people diagnosed with NF and individuals passionate about curing NF.

Boston anti-mass incarceration group calls for changes to 13th amendment

February 22, 2017

Anti-mass incarceration activists called for a change to the 13th Amendment, which prohibits slavery except as a punishment for a crime.

Activists in Copley protest science denial by politicians

February 22, 2017

Hundreds of activists protested President Donald J. Trump and Congress for rejecting science on issues such as climate change at Copley Square last Sunday.

Protesters support refugees at Holocaust Memorial

February 16, 2017

Protesters’ signs bore phrases including, “My people were refugees too,” “No place for hate” and “We’re all immigrants.”

Abortion activists clash outside Planned Parenthood

February 16, 2017

Dozens of pro-abortion and anti-abortion protesters gathered outside Planned Parenthood on Commonwealth Avenue.

Hundreds form “human wall of compassion” around Roxbury mosque

February 16, 2017

The human wall was a silent protest; the organizers asked protesters to only bring signs reading, “We’ve Got Your Back.”

Councilor Jackson proposes program to assist immigrants

February 8, 2017

The program would provide financial assistance for the legal defense of immigrants.

City Council submits resolution to make BPS sanctuary schools

February 8, 2017

“In the City of Boston, we will keep our young people, our future and our scholars safe in our schools,” Jackson said.

Roxbury residents voice concerns about Tremont Crossing complex

February 8, 2017

Tremont Crossing is a proposed multimillion-dollar development project in Roxbury that would include residential, retail, art and office space.

Activists talk US housing policy at Jamaica Plain church

February 8, 2017

Activists talked about HUD Secretary nominee Ben Carson, civic engagement and grassroots political activism throughout President Donald Trump's administration.