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Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey said people need to become politically active to resist Trump's policies at the local level. / Photo by Suma Hussien

Massachusetts attorney general calls for local opposition to Trump

March 22, 2017
Massachusetts AG Maura Healey harshly criticized President Donald J. Trump's travel ban and encouraged people to become active in local politics.
BPD to extend body camera pilot program

BPD to extend body camera pilot program

March 17, 2017
The union for the Boston Police Department (BPD) has agreed to extend its body camera pilot program to September 2017 for further observation and research.
St. Patrick's Day Parade faces controversy after initial ban of LGBTQA+ veterans organization

St. Patrick’s Day Parade faces controversy after initial ban of LGBTQA+ veterans organization

March 17, 2017
After several days of backlash, parade organizers voted unanimously to reverse their decision and allow OUTVETS to march in the parade.
Dozens celebrate Bosnian independence at State House

Dozens celebrate Bosnian independence at State House

March 17, 2017
Bosnian Bostonians gathered at the state house to celebrate Bosnian independence and advocate for embracing refugees in America.
Protesters at State House denounce Trump's ties to Russia

Protesters at State House denounce Trump’s ties to Russia

March 2, 2017
Protesters at the “Emergency Rally to Stand for Democracy” chanted slogans such as, “What did the president know, and when did he know it?”
Mayor Walsh defends immigrants, attacks Trump at Roxbury mosque

Mayor Walsh defends immigrants, attacks Trump at Roxbury mosque

March 2, 2017
Approximately 600 residents attended the “Immigrant and Refugee Community Forum” in light of President Donald J. Trump’s recent travel ban and threats against sanctuary cities.
MIT panel draws parallels between Japanese internment and Muslim ban

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

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

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

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

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

Protesters support refugees at Holocaust Memorial

February 15, 2017
Protesters’ signs bore phrases including, “My people were refugees too,” “No place for hate” and “We’re all immigrants.”