By Tiffany Williams - The lights went out in Washington just after midnight as the federal government shut down, sending hundreds of thousands of workers home without pay and rattling an already unsteady political landscape. The collapse came after President Donald Trump and congressional leaders failed to reach even a short-term deal to keep the … Continue reading What’s Up Wednesday: Federal Government Shutdown With No Offramp In Sight

Massachusetts is rewriting the playbook on what it means to graduate high school. Governor Maura Healey and Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll rolled out the administration’s new “Vision of a Massachusetts Graduate” at Attleboro High School today—a sweeping framework that redefines a high school diploma as more than a piece of paper. It’s about producing thinkers, … Continue reading From Paper to Purpose: Massachusetts Governor  Maura Healey’s Plan Rewrites Graduation Standards

By Tiffany Williams - Jerry Greenfield, co-founder of Ben & Jerry’s, has walked away from the ice cream empire he helped build nearly half a century ago, blasting parent company Unilever for muzzling the brand’s voice on global issues. In an open letter posted Wednesday by fellow co-founder Ben Cohen, Greenfield called the move “painful” … Continue reading Ben & Jerry’s Co-Founder Jerry Greenfield Resigns, Slams Unilever Over Silencing Brand’s Activism

By Tiffany Williams - WORCESTER — The City of Worcester announced Wednesday the first round of Community Preservation Act (CPA) Pilot Funding, awarding more than $4.3 million to support 18 projects aimed at enhancing open space, preserving historic resources, and supporting community housing. Of the 18 funded projects, seven fall under the Open Space and … Continue reading Worcester Awards $4.4 Million in Community Preservation Act Pilot Funding for 18 Projects

By Tiffany Williams - The debate surrounding reproductive rights in the United States has become increasingly contentious, focusing particularly on the legality and accessibility of abortion. Central to this discussion are key themes of bodily autonomy, fetal viability, and deeply held moral and religious beliefs, which have contributed to a starkly polarized political landscape. Advocates … Continue reading A New Exhibit Explores The History of Reproductive Rights in New York City

By Tiffany Williams - In his first term as president, President Donald Trump articulated an ambitious and historically bipartisan goal: to end the HIV epidemic in the United States. This initiative aimed to significantly reduce new infections and improve the quality of life for those affected by HIV/AIDS. However, as of the first 30 days … Continue reading What’s Up Wednesday – Governor Phil Murphy Addressing HIV/AIDS In New Jersey