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Walkable communities are critical, not just for those who rely on walking, but for everyone. Walkability supports healthier lifestyles, stronger connections, and more sustainable communities. It’s ... (Read more)

To enforce a respectable standard of quality, individual users must be granted the “contributor” role to post articles. (Anybody can post comments.) “Standard of quality” does not entail a specific... (Read more)

Massachusetts lawmakers have proposed a bill which would require users to verify their age in order to gate content deemed harmful, in an apparent attempt to make the internet safer for teens. Mand... (Read more)

Voting in local elections is crucial for shaping your community! Here’s a breakdown of important voter registration deadlines and known local election dates for Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Colo... (Read more)

Background The GOP has had an uphill battle in Massachusetts in recent memory; notably, not a single Massachusetts district voted Republican in the 2024 election. Conservatives who have held office... (Read more)

Purpose The purpose of this post is to track some ongoing initiatives meant to reduce access to abortion in Massachusetts. I will lay out the background, the intent, the counterargument, and the ca... (Read more)

TL;DR: Show solidarity with underpaid, hard-working Massachusetts sanitation workers as they strike for better rights by using the letter template at the bottom of this post. Context: Over 400 Mass... (Read more)

This site is a work in progress, but, the intent is to provide a place for local news, current events, and organization for activism. It’s currently based in Massachusetts, so much of the info will... (Read more)