Reader: “Once again Massachusetts will lead in removing an unnecessary and unfair impediment that has been shown to disproportionately penalize certain less fortunate members of society.”
Category: Community Voices
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PAACA urges lawmakers to support non-addictive, non-opioid treatments
“We have a chance now to help curb the cycle of substance abuse by raising awareness about new alternatives for pain management. I hope that the Massachusetts Legislature strongly considers the good that H1962 can bring to our communities.” — Carl Alves, CEO of Positive Action Against Chemical Addiction
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The Feast and accusations of gender discrimination: ‘That’s messed up’
Multimedia reporter Eleonora Bianchi asked the public about their take on whether women should be allowed to participate in the planning of the annual festival.
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New Bedford Symphony Orchestra flutist welcomes us to spring
Overlooking New Bedford Harbor, principal flutist Timothy Macri performs his original composition-improvisation, Esperando las Ballenas (Waiting for the Whales), to welcome the new season.
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Essay: The life of a corrections officer is all about ‘helping people’
“Simply stated, correction officers are people who want to serve, make a difference, and change people’s lives. Because corrections is about people.” — Captain Samuel Rapoza, Bristol County Sheriff’s Office
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Help New Bedford to become more climate resilient
Traditionally, the Hazard Mitigation Plan has included hurricanes, windstorms and nor’easters. Now, we are including excessive heat, sea level rise, pandemics, and heavy precipitation.
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Opinion: End the test-and-punish approach to education in Massachusetts
“The MCAS graduation requirement does not serve the best interests of our students, educators or communities. Let’s prioritize high standards over high stakes and foster a learning environment where all children can flourish.” — Cynthia Roy, public school educator
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Opinion: Offshore wind is about to change the way we get electricity, giving us cleaner air, thousands of jobs and — yes — cheaper power
“In the coming months, expect the same organized disinformation to come after offshore wind on a different front — its alleged cost — and for the same reason: Because offshore wind is rapidly ramping up to replace burning fossil fuels as the way we make electricity.” — Conservation Law Foundation
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Essay: A time to celebrate women’s accomplishments — and advocate for gender justice
“On International Women’s Day we have the opportunity to celebrate all of the exciting work we are collectively doing around the world. This year’s theme is ‘inspire inclusion’ where we are asked to ‘imagine a gender equal world.’” — Christine Monska, Women’s Fund SouthCoast
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Auto-opinion: Nothing nature-friendly about cars
Let’s look at cars truthfully, please, for what they are: noisy, speeding, spewing metal boxes that injure and kill unconscionable numbers of people, animals and birds. We count how many […]
