On Tuesday, October 6, 2020, Bena Apreala was stopped while jogging on the VFW Parkway by three men in two unmarked SUVs with tinted windows, who questioned Apreala about his identity and his...
In the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, individuals who are incarcerated for non-felony convictions are still able to cast a vote in elections and are able to list their place of incarceration as their...
Last week, the City Council recognized the month of October as Domestic Violence Awareness month and reaffirmed their commitment to combating domestic violence, and supporting and seeking justice for...
Last week, the Council recognized October 2020 as National Co-op Month in the City of Boston, encouraging all citizens to support or join community-based, democratic cooperatives.
During this week’s Council meeting, the Council adopted a resolution, offered by Councilors Flynn and Edwards, recognizing International Week of the Deaf.
During this week’s Council meeting, the Council adopted a resolution offered by Councilors Mejia and Essaibi-George, recognizing September as Suicide Prevention Month in the City of Boston.
During this week's Council meeting, the Council adopted a resolution offered by Councilor Mejia and Council President Janey, recognizing September 15 - October 15 as Hispanic Heritage Month in the...
The Council adopted a resolution calling on Congress to act swiftly to meet the critical needs of the USPS to ensure the longevity of this essential public institution.
In April, the state legislature passed a bill waiving the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) test-administration requirement for spring 2020, and the bill was signed by the Governor.
National Purple Heart Day, observed on August 7 of every year, commemorates the creation of the oldest American military decoration for military merit.
On Wednesday July 22, the House of Representatives passed the National Origin-Based Antidiscrimination for Nonimmigrants (NO BAN) Act, introduced by Representative Judy Chu in April 2019.
This year marks the centennial anniversary of the ratification of the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, which granted women the right to vote in the United States.
Mental illness is one of the leading causes of disabilities in the United States, affecting one out of every five individuals in a given year, and can affect individuals of any race, religion, age or...
This July marks the 30th year anniversary of the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), a federal act prohibiting discrimination against individuals with disabilities.
In May, Governor Baker issued statewide safety standards for operators of lodgings, including frequent cleaning and disinfecting within all common areas, heavy transit areas and high touch surfaces of...
On November 26, 2019, Governor Baker signed the Student Opportunity Act, which would provide a needed update to the state’s foundation budget formula and projected a $1.5 billion increase in state...
Several municipalities in Massachusetts, including Springfield, Somerville, Brookline and Cambridge have passed local legislation to ban face surveillance.
During this week’s Council meeting, the Council adopted a resolution in support of HD.5128/SD.2968, Acts Relative to Saving Black Lives and Transforming Public Safety, filed by State Representative...
