COVID-19 has had an outsized impact on the health and safety of our prison populations and all those who are connected to them, from families to security guards to staff.
Memorial Day Ceremony Live from Arlington MA Town Hall, with additional segments from Arlington’s Mt. Pleasant Cemetery. Due to restrictions on public gatherings, the Memorial Day ceremony at the Town
The Election Modernization Committee (EMC) was established by the 2019 Arlington Town Meeting. Initiated by concerned citizens of Arlington, the Committee and its purpose was defined by Article 36 ATM-
The Election Modernization Committee (EMC) was established by the 2019 Arlington Town Meeting. Initiated by concerned citizens of Arlington, the Committee and its purpose was defined by Article 36 ATM-
Arlington’s libraries are among the community’s most treasured resources, and it’s been a real blow to have them shuttered due to COVID-19. Library Director Andrea Nicolay joins Talk of the
Volunteer energy provides the heartbeat for a number of vital social service agencies in this area, including Arlington EATS. How, then, can they continue to effectively respond to the rise
Trans activist Noah Stang-Osborne & LexPride Co-Chair Valerie Overton explain the types of identities we all have (sex assigned at birth, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, romantic orientation), how
Activists Andy Rubinson (Arlington Rainbow Commission) & Valerie Overton (LexPride) discuss the gaps in laws, policies, and circumstances that lead to situations where LGBTQ+ people tend to be vulnerable. They
Activists Andy Rubinson (Arlington Rainbow Commission) & Valerie Overton (LexPride) summarize MA laws that provide protections for LGBTQ+ people, where gaps exist, and what some cities and towns offer in
Trans activist Noah Stang-Osborne & LexPride Co-Chair Valerie Overton discuss the distinct likelihood that we interact with LGBTQ+ people often, sometimes without knowing. They explain basic good practices for inclusivity
Lois Ahrens, Founding Director of The Real Cost of Prisons Project, takes us behind the walls of our state penal institutions to focus on the particular risks faced by prisoners,
Suffolk University Sociology professor Susan Sered studies populations that are particularly vulnerable in “normal” circumstances, and particularly so under current conditions. In this episode of Justice in the Balance, Professor
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Several bills now before the Massachusetts Legislature address the critical issue of climate change. Representative Sean Garballey and Representative Dave Rogers will provide information on proposed legislation promoting renewable energy