November 25, 2016
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The fitful economic recovery after the Great Recession has raised overall earnings for women in New England, but income inequality persists, according to a new report from UMass Boston’s Center for Women in Politics and Public Policy. The publication, “Recovery … Continue reading
November 23, 2016
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by Michael Ahn Department of Public Policy and Public Affairs We went through this election season in our own bubbles–self-selected media networks reflective our political preference, social media sites with friends “like” us, and other various online sources of our … Continue reading
November 23, 2016
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by Karen Ross Department of Conflict Resolution, Human Security, and Global Governance Are you hoping you can avoid political conversations with family at the holiday dinner table or are you dreading a confrontation with that know-it-all brother-in-law? The recent election … Continue reading
November 23, 2016
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by Saadia Ahmad Graduate Student of Conflict Resolution I am a Muslim-American and a peacebuilder. In the aftermath of a polarizing election season, the victory of President-elect Donald Trump, and an onslaught of violent hate crimes and proposed policies threatening … Continue reading
November 22, 2016
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by Carol Hardy-Fanta Senior Fellow In a new book, Contested Transformation: Race, Gender, and Political Leadership in 21st Century America, we argue that gains in political leadership and influence by people of color are transforming the American political landscape, but … Continue reading