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“Get the Flock Out”: Western Massachusetts residents push back against automated license plate readers
In Massachusetts and across the country, a movement is growing around the demand to kick Flock — and other license plate readers — out of town.
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The fight for gender-affirming care in Massachusetts
Healthcare institutions, including Baystate Health, have stopped providing gender-affirming care for minors, leaving families scrambling. In part two of this series, The Shoestring hears from those fighting against those restrictions.
Mass. resident data may train the next generation of AI
The state has little to say about its “data commons” project, which it hopes will make Massachusetts a hub for tech development.
Who cares for trans youth?
As healthcare providers cease gender-affirming care for minors, families are left scrambling. In part one of this series, The Shoestring shares their stories.
As rent control campaign talks compromise, some tenant organizers feel “blindsided”
To avoid a grueling fight before November, the campaign for rent stabilization has worked on compromise legislation with developers and other opponents of the ballot initiative. Some tenant organizers see it as a betrayal.
Ripple effects: Connecticut River groups seek lasting funding for conservation
After the Trump administration slashed federal staff and funding for conservation work, the Connecticut River Watershed Partnership is working with federal lawmakers to try to turn the tide.
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