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Recent News
- MA Appleseed Statement on Continued Discriminatory Treatment at Malden Charter School August 22, 2022
- Debt Forces Massachusetts Families into Crisis. Barriers in Virtual Court Hearings Can Make Things Worse. June 29, 2022
- Onto The Senate! Advancing Equity, Justice, and Opportunity in The State Budget May 19, 2022
- Equity, Justice, and Opportunity Must be Prioritized in Massachusetts’ State Budget! April 21, 2022
Appleseed Network
MA Appleseed Statement on Continued Discriminatory Treatment at Malden Charter School
According to current news reports, a staff member of the Mystic Valley Regional Charter School in Malden recently cited an eighth-grader for wearing a hijab, which was deemed a “uniform infraction.” Deborah Silva, Executive Director of Massachusetts Appleseed Center for Law and Justice, released the following statement: “Policies like this harm students – there’s simply […]
Debt Forces Massachusetts Families into Crisis. Barriers in Virtual Court Hearings Can Make Things Worse.
Even before the COVID-19 pandemic, self-represented litigants faced an uphill battle in the civil justice system. For a person unable to afford an attorney and forced to walk into court alone, something as small as knowing how or where to file a form could be a confusing, anxiety-inducing process. Then COVID-19 hit. Thousands lost jobs, […]
Onto The Senate! Advancing Equity, Justice, and Opportunity in The State Budget
In April, you joined us in calling on the House to prioritize equity, justice, and opportunity in the Massachusetts state budget, especially for those who have been hit hardest during the COVID-19 pandemic. We’re so thankful to everyone who took action, sending more than 100 letters to representatives across the Commonwealth! This was an […]
Equity, Justice, and Opportunity Must be Prioritized in Massachusetts’ State Budget!
The state budget is a reflection of our values and an opportunity to secure essential funding for services across the Commonwealth. As our communities work to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic, ensuring the budget prioritizes equity, justice, and opportunity for those who have been hit hardest is more urgent than ever. The Massachusetts House […]
Urge Your Legislators to Expand Access to Justice in Massachusetts by Supporting the Judiciary IT Bond Bill!
Thanks to the swift action of supporters like you, the Judiciary IT Bond bill was reported out of the Judiciary Committee favorably earlier this year! Now, it moves to the Joint Committee on Bonding, Capital Expenditures and State Assets. We cannot miss this opportunity to invest in access to justice at an unprecedented scale. Take action […]
Urge Your State Representative to Co-sponsor Budget Amendment #42 and Support Language Access for All!
Budget season is in full swing in Massachusetts, and we need you to raise your voice for language access. Earlier this week, the Massachusetts House released a supplemental budget bill (H.4479) allocating about $1 billion in federal funds. In exciting news, Chairman Antonio Cabral of New Bedford has filed an important amendment in support […]