People & Justice Archives

Mar 20, 2025

Climate Superfunds Will Make Polluters Pay

Climate Superfund bills could make the worst climate polluters fund projects to protect New Englanders from the impacts of climate change.

Exxon facility in Everett, Massachusetts during a rainstorm

Mar 10, 2025

Attacking NOAA and the EPA: Can They Do That?

The Trump administration has taken aim at NOAA and the EPA. We’re ready to fight back.

Mar 07, 2025

New Hampshire Lawmakers Abandon Children to Lead Poisoning Crisis

HB 724 would have implemented measures, including stricter inspections for lead hazards, stronger safety protocols for renovations, and greater awareness of the risks in older homes.

Two workers in protective suits and masks remove lead paint from the exterior of an old house. A warning tape in the foreground reads "DANGER: LEAD HAZARD – WORK AREA KEEP OUT."

Mar 03, 2025

CT Advocates Rally for Bold Climate Action

Climate and clean energy advocates from across Connecticut gathered at the State Capitol and called for improved access to cost-saving clean energy, lower pollution, and build healthy and resilient communities.

Connecticut state house building where senators and representatives meet to discuss legislative issues.

Feb 27, 2025

Rolling Back Environmental Justice Regulations: Can They Do That?

The Trump administration is working to roll back environmental justice protections like Justice40 and Title VI – but can they really do that? Undoing these policies won’t be easy, but their strategy goes beyond legal challenges. Learn how communities can fight back against these attacks on clean air, safe water, and environmental equity.

A wooden gavel held by a hand is poised above a small globe balancing on a judge's sound block, symbolizing the intersection of environmental justice and legal decisions. The background is blurred, emphasizing the focus on the gavel and Earth.

Feb 14, 2025

Rebuilding Allston’s Future: Prioritize People Over Pavement

Highways have cut Allston off for decades, limiting how people move and connect. The Allston Multimodal Project is a chance to fix that—if we push MassDOT to prioritize people, not just cars. Here’s how we can make it work for everyone.

Aerial view of the Allston Interchange and surrounding rail yards, highways, and industrial land, showing the barriers dividing the neighborhood from the Charles River. The Allston Multimodal Project aims to reconnect these communities.

Feb 12, 2025

The Truth About Pushing Past Political Burnout

You’re not alone in feeling exhausted and overwhelmed. It’s time to breathe, recenter, and direct our focus.

A collage of news headline cutouts with one word, such as "news," "uncertainty," "economic turmoil," and "oil."

Feb 04, 2025

The Truth About Reduced Fares: Transforming Transportation

Reduced fares transform communities by improving access to jobs, healthcare, and culture while cutting costs for families. But what other benefits could we unlock for everyone by making transit more affordable?

Photo of MBTA fare machine and customer tapping card on sensor to purchase additional fare. Under new reduced fare program, eligible customers will qualify for a discount of half or more. This is a step forward to make public transportation more affordable.

Jan 29, 2025

Zeyneb Magavi Has a Down-to-Earth Plan for Home Heating

According to Zeyneb Magavi, geothermal energy is a grand opportunity to shift into a new clean energy age, tackling climate change and lowering energy costs all at the same time.

Jan 27, 2025

Lead Poisoning in New Hampshire Rises to Alarming New Highs

A New Hampshire state report rings alarms for the lead poisoning crisis, with 1,142 children poisoned by lead in 2023. This is the highest number of children poisoned since the state began requiring blood lead testing for one- and two-year-olds.