MA: Social Justice
Monday, April 22, 2024
Boston U. Prison Education Program celebrates 50 years of changing lives
Boston University's Prison Education Program is celebrating its 50th anniversary, and is hoping to expand. Students at Massachusetts Correctional …
Social media's 'networked incitement' the latest challenge to democracy
The use of social media to organize the Jan. 6 insurrection marked a turning point in American political protest, according to a leading media and …
Doctors say voting is critical to improving U.S. health care system
Voting is not only good for democracy - it's also good for your health, according to one of the nation's largest medical associations. The American …
FTC, states propose new rules to target 'junk fees'
Federal and state regulators are cracking down on so-called "junk fees," which companies often use to hike prices on consumer products above what is a…
Legislation aims to classify book bans as federal civil rights violations
New federal legislation would classify discriminatory book bans as violations of federal civil rights law. The Books Save Lives Act would ensure …
University presidents testify on rise of antisemitism on college campuses
College presidents testified before a congressional committee Tuesday on the rise of antisemitism on college campuses since the Oct. 7 Hamas-led …
MA groups push same-day voter registration to replace provisional ballots
Voting rights groups in Massachusetts say provisional ballot data from the 2022 statewide election highlight the need for same-day voter registration…
MA 'baby bonds,' expanded tax credits aim to end racial wealth divide
Legislation introduced in Massachusetts aims to reduce the racial wealth gap by creating a statewide "Baby Bonds" program. It is a publicly-funded…
Tech Companies Scale Back Efforts to Control Election Disinformation
Introduced federal legislation aims to counter the growing threat of election disinformation as social media platforms scale back efforts to control i…
Boston Joins National Ranked-Choice Voting Movement
The push for ranked-choice voting is gaining momentum in cities across the country, including Boston - where organizers say it will help increase …
Parents, Educators Urge End to MCAS Graduation Requirement
Parents and educators in Massachusetts are joining forces to end the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) high school graduation requi…
Civil Rights Complaint Challenges Practice of Harvard Legacy Admissions
Following the Supreme Court's decision to end race-based affirmative action, a Boston-based civil rights group is working to end the practice of …