Forces opposing justice and equity have always existed, and when they get louder and push harder against what we know is right, history shows we must not only hold our ground, but we must be prepared to do more.
Lee Pelton
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Trump rejects data he doesn’t like. Boston faces troubling facts head-on to craft solutions to problems.
In an era when facts are contested and expertise is under siege, it’s worth remembering that data not only informs policy—it can transform lives.
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Some hopeful signs amid daunting homelessness challenge
While homelessness remains an enormous challenge in Massachusetts, we have developed very effective strategies for addressing unsheltered homelessness for individuals.
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Teaming up to target the gender power gap
WE LIKE TO THINK of Boston as a bastion of progressiveness. The area hosts over 40 higher education institutions and hundreds of innovative and forward-thinking businesses are headquartered here. Yet, […]
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Huge upside to new MBTA upzoning guidelines
IN THE 2021 Greater Boston Housing Report Card, the Boston Foundation highlighted how the pandemic has amplified what was already one of Greater Boston’s most pressing needs – adequate housing supply in […]
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Obstacles vs. apathy in holding back turnout in communities of color
“I HAVE SAID this before, and I will say it again – the vote is precious. It is almost sacred. It is the most powerful non-violent tool we have in […]
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Mass. needs to step up for tourism and the arts
MASSACHUSETTS’ DYNAMIC tourism industry and its arts and cultural assets are inextricably linked, collectively delivering extraordinary dividends to the state’s economic vitality and quality of life. Residents and visitors alike […]