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divina cordeiro

divina is an independent reporter covering labor and social movements, pursuing a degree in journalism and social thought & political economy at UMass Amherst. They have worked for three years in legislation, policy, and research on education, child welfare, and race equity. Reach them at divina.cordeiro@proton.me or on Instagram and Twitter @divi_cordeiro

Investigations

Punched, Tackled, “Brutalized”: Body-Cam Footage Reveals Police Behavior at UMass Crackdown

The Shoestring spent months investigating the police crackdown on a pro-Palestine encampment last spring. Body-camera footage shows violent and derogatory police behavior toward protesters.

divina cordeiroJanuary 27, 2025

Community

“Protect Public Participation”: Greenfield Codifies Remote Access to Meetings

With the state’s temporary remote-access provisions set to expire in less than three months, Greenfield acted to “integrate disability justice” into local governance, one...

divina cordeiroJanuary 11, 2025

Labor

NLRB Dismisses Bid to Decertify Hadley Trader Joe’s Union

Workers supported by an anti-union nonprofit had attempted to eject Trader Joe's United from their shop.

divina cordeiroNovember 2, 2024

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