These findings highlight that bike lanes are not merely an amenity but a vital component of a safer urban landscape. Separated bike lanes act as traffic calming measures, reducing the likelihood of accidents and making streets safer for everyone.
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Mortgage discrimination, which leads to segregation, needs to be addressed
The consequences are devasting for first-time buyers, as thousands of sellers, advised by their agents, make the same decision to pick cash or conventional offers over the perceived hassle of working with an FHA buyer – a decision too often based on misperceptions rather than underlying truths.
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We don’t need Question 3 allowing unionization of rideshare drivers
While the legal status of rideshare drivers finally appears to be resolved, a new threat is looming with labor groups promoting an unnecessary ballot measure, known as Question 3.
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Vote yes to let workers in the rideshare sector unionize
As someone who studies and works with companies and unions to build fair and productive collective bargaining relationships, I support this ballot initiative because I believe all workers should have the right to join a union if they want to do so.Â
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Carney should reopen as a full-service hospital
Why is the realization of this dream of equitable healthcare in Boston so urgent? Because the epidemiological landscape demands it.
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Why I switched on MCAS
MCAS is the only measure we currently have to ensure all students in the Commonwealth are being taught the same content and skills, no matter their zip code.
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We need more stories like Bobby’s
As we have shown with cystic fibrosis here in Massachusetts, when the patients, families, scientists, academics, political leaders, and life science companies come together as one, there is no cure that is beyond our reach. Just ask Bobby. Â
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We need answers on Mass. hospital finances
The Massachusetts Health and Hospital Association reports a $220 million Healthy Safety Net deficit for fiscal year 2025, following $380 million deficits in FY 2023 and 2024, totaling $600 million. It raises the question how exactly are hospitals burning through so much cash?
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Commuter rail employees getting suicide prevention training
Through this partnership, Samaritans will provide mental health and suicide prevention training to nearly 1,000 frontline commuter rail personnel.
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As a teacher, I know MCAS is crucial to ensuring we help all students succeed
Maintaining the statewide MCAS graduation standard for all kids, whether they live in Newton or New Bedford, means all districts will have to educate their students to the same minimum standard.