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Activist, writer Noam Chomsky warns of climate change under Trump

March 30, 2017

By Maggie Dolan, news staff Nov. 8, 2016, marked two key events in international climate policy. The 22nd United Nations Climate Change Conference began in Morocco to discuss worldwide climate change response, and the United States elected Donald J. Trump as its 45th president....

State leaders and artists host advocacy day for arts education programs

March 30, 2017

600 artists and activists turned out for a day of speeches, workshops and meetings with state legislators to advocate for arts education funding.

Panel honoring civil rights leader discusses school choice

March 22, 2017

All panelists agreed that school choice needs to be focused back on the parents and students, who want nothing more than a good education.

Protesters rally to make Massachusetts a sanctuary state

March 22, 2017

Protesters called for Massachusetts to refuse to cooperate with federal immigrations officers and to defend undocumented immigrants living in the state.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.