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Strategies to Increase Diversity and Equity in Civic Leadership
In recent years, MassINC has become increasingly concerned that our civic leaders do not reflect our growing diversity. This has significant ramifications for public policy, and our ability to heal the economic divide that has only deepened since the COVID-19 pandemic began.
October 8, 2020
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Pre-Covid Homebuying Trends May Widen Racial Wealth Gaps in Massachusetts
A new report from MassINC’s Gateway Cities Innovation Institute finds a concerning pattern in Black and Latino homebuying trends that could exacerbate the racial wealth gap.
September 28, 2020
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Adam Gomez on his historic victory in Springfield
Springfield City Councilor Adam Gomez talks his victory over an incumbent state senator despite turnout imbalances that skew the electorate.
September 23, 2020
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MassINC Statement on Passing of Chief Justice Gants
September 15, 2020
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Gateways Live: 3 Gateway City Mayors on Coronavirus Crisis Response
Mayors of Gateway Cities are on the frontlines, responding to the needs of individuals and navigating a path to economic and social recovery.
September 9, 2020
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Eighth Annual Gateway Cities Innovation Awards & Summit
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion for a Strong Recovery
August 31, 2020
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The MCAS is flawed – but necessary
There’s much to dislike about standardized tests, but doing away with them altogether would put us in the worst possible place coming out of the pandemic.
August 31, 2020
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Massachusetts Can’t Wait Any Longer for RBIs
Massachusetts is one of only a handful of states that continue to prevent local and regional efforts to generate revenue to respond to transportation needs. If we pass up on the opportunity to empower communities to act without further delay, this will only become more problematic for Massachusetts.
August 31, 2020
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Regional Ballot Initiatives and the promise of local autonomy
A major transit bill with provisions for RBIs would give voters the ability to raise their own transportation funds and invest in their own communities.
August 26, 2020
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Gateway City parents are building homeschool pods too
This form of schooling is getting broader attention now, but “microschools” and “homeschool pods” are nothing new, Keri Rodrigues says. “I know that that’s the fancy way that rich white folks are now calling these things, but this has been what poor Black and brown folks have done forever.”
August 12, 2020