‘I refuse to be complicit’: Boston survivor of human trafficking resigns from federal council
Jose Alfaro, an advocate and local survivor of human trafficking, resigned from his seat on the U.S. Advisory Council on Human Trafficking in protest of the Trump administration and its policies against immigrants, equity and inclusion, and other vulnerable people.
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‘Let Jason’s story not be in vain’: The growing push to toughen Mass. anti-bullying law
Despite a landmark 2010 law, bullying is pervasive across Massachusetts. Children of color are disproportionally affected and school districts are ignoring requests for help.
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Romney commends bipartisan work behind Massachusetts’ landmark 2006 health care law
Four former governors and current Gov. Maura Healey came together to celebrate the law known as Romneycare, which required all state residents to have health insurance. -
Beep Baseball debuts at Fenway Park, bringing America's pastime to all
Blind and low-vision athletes took to the field at Fenway, using sound to play the beloved sport. Boston Strong head coach and player Joe Quintanilla joined GBH's All Things Considered to share more. -
Candelaria Silva-Collins remembered as champion of Roxbury arts and cultural institutions
Silva-Collins founded or seeded Black cultural institutions and programs including the performance space inside Hibernian Hall, Roxbury Open Studios, an annual literary journal and what has become the Roxbury International Film Festival. -
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Boston Fleet make history in first-ever pro women's hockey game at TD Garden
The team fell 1-0 to Montréal in the PWHL game to a sell-out crowd.
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