Massachusetts social issues

Community Rallies After 12-Year-Old Left Alone Post ICE Raid

News Summary A 12-year-old boy was abandoned on a sidewalk during an ICE raid in Waltham, Massachusetts. Community volunteers swiftly…

4 weeks ago

Massachusetts AG Leads Challenge Against Trump Immigration Policy

News Summary Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Campbell heads a coalition challenging the Trump administration's immigration enforcement conditions tied to federal…

1 month ago

Firefighter Saves Priest’s Life on Vacation in Bermuda

News Summary Firefighter Michael Desouza and a 911 dispatcher saved a priest's life while on vacation in Bermuda. When the…

1 month ago

Dispute Over Millionaires Tax Impact in Massachusetts

News Summary A pro-business coalition, the Mass Opportunity Alliance (MOA), is challenging claims about the rise of millionaires in Massachusetts…

2 months ago

Sheryl Sandberg Named Ceremonial Sponsor of USS Massachusetts

News Summary Boston is abuzz as Sheryl Sandberg, former COO of Facebook, becomes the ceremonial sponsor of the USS Massachusetts,…

2 months ago

Boston Faces Major Funding Cuts to AmeriCorps Programs

News Summary Boston is reeling from significant cuts to the AmeriCorps program, with nearly $400 million slashed nationwide. This impacts…

2 months ago

Massachusetts Faces Urgent Affordable Housing Crisis

News Summary Massachusetts is grappling with a severe affordable housing crisis, with only 32% of low-income renters having access to…

2 months ago

Massachusetts Nonprofit Hospitals Under Fire for Financial Aid Failures

News Summary An investigation reveals that Massachusetts nonprofit hospitals are falling short on financial assistance obligations, leaving many patients grappling…

2 months ago

Boston’s Lottery Luck: Multiple Winners Celebrate Huge Prizes

News Summary Boston has experienced a remarkable streak of lottery victories this April, with players claiming massive prizes. The highlight…

2 months ago

Child Labor Violations Hit Massachusetts Fast Food Chains

News Summary Massachusetts has penalized three major fast food franchises—Cafua Management (Dunkin'), The Brewster Company (McDonald’s), and Knight Food Service…

2 months ago