The Massachusetts Immigrant and Refugee Advocacy Coalition (MIRA) issued the following statement in response to a new report issued by the Migration Policy Institute finding that, among the 10 states with the largest immigrant populations, immigrants saw their biggest employment…
Month: July 2021
No Escaping Climate Change
Heat domes. Polar vortexes. Superstorms. Megadroughts. Wildfire tornados. Rising sea levels. These terms were unheard of at the start of this century — other than in academic journals — but are now part of our everyday conversation. Climate change and its catastrophic effects…
Guest Op-Ed: Don’t Give Up Your Personal Freedom
Dr. Glenn Mollette You may create instability and insecurity for your personal life if you put others in charge of your decisions. The idea of a child or acquaintance “shouldering” your life’s concerns and finances might feel comforting. Having someone…
Guest Op-Ed: Welcoming Phase of Reentry and Renewal
By Cathy Judd-Stein It is often said that the opportunity to find a deeper power within emerges when life becomes most challenging. Like many, I continue to reflect on the magnitude of fear and uncertainty we collectively experienced during the…
Obituaries 07-07-2021
Robert Stone Of Lynn, formerly of East Boston Robert Stone, 53, of Lynn, formerly of East Boston, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, July 1. The cherished son of Regina (Lenarduzzi) Stone and the late Vernon Stone, he was the loving…