How losing a grocery store launched a grassroots movement in Central Mass.
The HEAL Collaborative builds community by centering those most affected and giving them a voice.
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ICE begins detentions at immigration courts in Boston and Chelmsford
Advocates say the move is another escalation in the Trump administration's immigration crackdown. -
Court-appointed attorneys stop taking new cases in protest over wages
Most clients who can’t afford an attorney are appointed a “bar advocate.” Their attorneys are beginning a work stoppage, saying they need to be paid a higher rate. -
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Black neighborhoods brace for aggressive policing with 'know your rights' guides
As images circulate of law enforcement officers aggressively grabbing immigrants off the streets, activists are preparing for similar treatment for Black Americans. -
Officials break ground on $16 million EMS facility in South Boston
Boston leaders gathered to celebrate plans for a new EMS station in South Boston, where they say there's been a spike in demand for emergency care. -
Five years after the murder of George Floyd, local activists say progress has stalled
Many rallied for social justice after Floyd's death, but now, with a broad retreat from diversity, equity and inclusion, many in the movement say 2025 doesn’t seem much better. -
Tariffs, immigration crackdown, funding cuts: BU professor warns of ‘Trump Trifecta’
Mark Williams says the effects on Massachusetts from President Trump's federal policy changes amounts to an “economic attack.”
