Local immigrant groups prepare for a second Trump term
They’re taking practical steps, like securing housing for as many of the thousands of migrants as possible, as well as distributing information on immigrants’ rights.
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Prisoners' advocates urge Healey to address a backlog in parole hearings
Prisoners advocates say nearly 100 people who committed crimes as young adults will be ready for hearings in the next ten months following a court ruling.
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Norfolk seeks better understanding of immigration after opening of the Bay State shelter
Norfolk Strong and the human rights organization Cristosal held a workshop that focused on deepening the understanding of the roots of migration from Central America to Massachusetts and the challenges facing the community after the opening of the migrant shelter this past summer. -
A Friendsgiving celebration gives Roxbury youth a sense of gratitude
Children's Services of Roxbury hosted a Friendsgiving gathering for local Roxbury youth affected by homelessness, mental health needs, addiction, and unemployment. -
Electric wheelchairs can be prohibitively expensive. These local college students want to change that.
Arav Tyagi, Antonio Marzoratti and Ivan Zou transformed their love of robotics into an affordable device that turns manual wheelchairs electric. -
Heated Harvard forum with Kellyanne Conway shows growing political tensions on Boston campuses
Republican groups claim harassment in wake of 2024 election -
What Trump’s health agency pick means for children, according to a local physician
RFK Jr's vaccine skepticism is concerning to doctors, but his calls for improving nutrition are appealing — if he can execute his plan.
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