Massachusetts’ universities and colleges have just announced fall plans outlining how they will both teach and keep students safe. This, after the unplanned mid-semester pivot to online learning, left many…
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A government program to alleviate poverty in Indonesia through direct cash transfers to poor households managed to unintentionally reduce deforestation in participating villages by an average of 30 percent. Read the…
At Fortune, we’ve recently highlighted the structural barriers to wealth arrayed against African-Americans and other minority groups, and efforts to address them. We’ve delved into mortgages, banking access, and the limits of technology in addressing racism…
Capital Good Fund is a non-profit CDFI founded in 2009 that has been working to erase the racial wealth gap. “To truly and honestly address racism in America, we need…
STAT spoke with teenagers, young adults, and mental health providers, and experts across the country to understand the experiences of young people with mental health conditions as they transition from…
New England Patriots safety Devin McCourty has said he is cautiously optimistic the sheer scale of the protests in the wake of George Floyd’s death will finally pave the way for…
Athletes took to social media to voice their anger over George Floyd’s death, with many resurfacing photos of Colin Kaepernick’s NFL protest over criminal and social injustice. USA TODAY Sports’…
In appreciation for McCourty’s work with the group, Boston Uncornered is honoring McCourty on June 9 and combining the celebration to help raise money during the hour-long online event. Pro…
MASSACHUSETTS FOOD STAMP recipients can now purchase groceries online through Amazon and Walmart as part of a US Department of Agriculture pilot program. The program went live Friday, allowing participants in…
When Andy Posner went to Brandeis University on March 9 to give a lecture, professors and students were bumping arms instead of shaking hands. Having previously ignored the coronavirus, he…
