Since 2010, landlords have raised rent by 55 percent on average for a two-bedroom apartment in Massachusetts, making our state one of the most expensive in the nation.
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The busing crucible was Boston’s turning point
Busing was Boston’s Selma or Little Rock — an event which stained our city’s reputation around the world and a turning point that signaled a long-overdue series of changes that have radically reshaped Boston, for the better.
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JD Vance has become a laugh line to some, but his stance on divorce is seriously dangerous
Vance’s long list of what women should not be allowed to control keeps getting longer: their bodies, their reproductive rights, who they marry, whether they have children (or cats) and now, whether they can divorce.
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Trying to stem medical recidivism
There were more than 10 million people released from jails or houses of correction across the United States in 2019. Those first weeks and months are a particularly vulnerable time.
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Women have made progress in politics, but challenges remain
Every poll has shown that women candidates are viewed by voters as better negotiators and problem solvers than men.
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Why can’t the Legislature do its job?
Surely, one might be excused for thinking the Legislature would act expeditiously to fix a statute it was in such a hurry to enact. But no. The Legislature did nothing.
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Why is state spending precious resources on high-end housing?
The state should devise a meaningfully competitive framework for HDIP awards based on factors including affordability and the municipal affordable housing track record. It should prioritize weak market and distressed areas along with a range of bedroom sizes and benefits to local residents.
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Healey needs to keep score on energy transition benefits
Massachusetts can lead by example, demonstrating how a state can effectively integrate equity goals into its environmental justice policies.
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Why risk-averse Gen Z is watching from the sidelines
When we weigh the decision of whether to engage effortfully with the world or just stay home, it’s no wonder we gravitate toward the option that involves less risk.
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Fair Share amendment is working as intended
The Fair Share Amendment was designed to address two related problems: our unfair tax system, and years of inadequate investment in public education and critical transportation infrastructure. We’re already making great progress on both counts.