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MA Coalition calls on legislators to pass bills on evictions, paid sick time, Native American mascots, state flag

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Leaders from eight coalitions united on the steps of the State House today to call for action on legislation concerning the Guaranteed Housing Stability Act (S.2918/H.5018), Emergency Paid Sick Time (S.2882/H.4928), Environmental Justice (H.4912, amendment #52) , Safe Communities Act (S.1401/H.3573), Work and Family Mobility Act (S.2061/H.3012), Change the State Flag & Seal (S.1877/H.2776), Prohibit … Continued

New U.S. citizenship test draws criticism

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Individuals who apply for naturalization on or after Dec. 1, 2020 will be taking a revised U.S. citizenship test that will require them to learn 28 more civics items and answer twice as many questions as before. Read more from the Fall River Herald News.

Business leaders eye wish lists for Biden and Harris

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Ask leaders of Boston’s business associations what they want to see a Biden administration tackle first, and the wish lists vary tremendously. One common theme: Most seem buoyed by a sense of optimism that the federal government can find common ground as it confronts the twin crises recession and pandemic. Read more from the Boston … Continued

MIRA Congratulates Joe Biden, Kamala Harris on Historic Victory

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BOSTON – Eva Millona, President and CEO of the MIRA Coalition, today issued the following statement in response to Joe Biden and Kamala Harris’ election as President and Vice President of the United States. “MIRA extends our sincerest congratulations to Joe Biden and Kamala Harris on their hard fought victory. We especially would like to … Continued

Trump and Biden differ sharply on immigration policy

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PRESIDENT TRUMP has significantly altered almost every corner of the US immigration system, beginning with his Muslim travel ban days after his inauguration and ending with a recent effort to tailor which immigrants can apply for work visas. Read more from Commonwealth Magazine