May 15, 2019
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by Michael DiFranza, MPA student Massachusetts has long been ahead of the curve in providing rights and protections for LGBT people compared to other states. In 2004 Massachusetts became the first state to recognize same-sex marriage.[1] Recently several new laws … Continue reading
May 15, 2019
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by Alexandra Traganos, MPA student Bill S.2371 was signed into legislation in April of 2018. A year later not much has changed. Can the criminal justice system really be reformed? And how so? Bill S. 2371 ensures that law enforcement … Continue reading
May 1, 2019
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By Carla Thomas, MPA Student Applying for MassHealth is time-consuming and can be very stressful on both applicants and their families. The moments of waiting to learn which plan one qualifies for, or especially being denied the very coverage that … Continue reading
February 19, 2019
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by Caitlin Carey, Doctoral Candidate of Public Policy and Public Affairs On Tuesday, January 29th, the University of Massachusetts Boston’s Center for Social Policy hosted a webinar called, Cliff Effects: Turning Research into Action for Economic Mobility. The webinar highlighted the … Continue reading
February 19, 2019
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by Olanike Ojelabi, Doctoral Student, Department of Public Policy and Public Affairs As African Americans living in America, we have come a long way! From slavery to emancipation to a Black president who served two terms, to many other great accomplishments … Continue reading