Massachusetts Appleseed Center for Law and Justice
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Recent News
- Call on Lawmakers to Support Justice and Opportunity Across Massachusetts May 4, 2026
- Keep Kids in Class and End Unfair Suspensions May 4, 2026
- Advance Equitable Access to State Services by Eliminating Language Barriers Across Agencies May 4, 2026
- From Filing to Final Vote: Understanding the MA Legislative Process and How You Can Take Action April 15, 2026
Call on Lawmakers to Support Justice and Opportunity Across Massachusetts
Across the Commonwealth, too many residents face barriers to accessing essential services, equitable education, and safe housing. These challenges disproportionately impact communities that have long been underserved, making it critical that we act now to advance policies that promote fairness, access, and opportunity for all. Several key bills this session would make meaningful progress toward […]
Keep Kids in Class and End Unfair Suspensions
Students depend on consistent access to classroom learning to succeed, yet too many are removed from school for dress and grooming rule violations. Lost instructional time, from early grades through high school, can have lasting negative impacts on academic achievement and long term outcomes. Disparities in discipline further deepen inequities. In Massachusetts, Black girls are […]
Advance Equitable Access to State Services by Eliminating Language Barriers Across Agencies
State agencies play a vital role in helping people meet basic needs, from accessing unemployment benefits to avoiding eviction and navigating the child welfare system. However, nearly one in four Massachusetts residents speaks a language other than English at home, and most state services remain English only, creating significant barriers that prevent hundreds of thousands […]
Massachusetts Appleseed Holds First Homeless Youth Handbook Webinar
April 3rd, 2026 Boston, MA – Last week, Massachusetts Appleseed Center for Law & Justice held an orientation webinar focused on increasing the accessibility, reach, and use of the Massachusetts Homeless Youth Handbook, a practical legal resource covering 20 key topics affecting young people across the Commonwealth. The handbook was developed in 2021 in partnership with Baker McKenzie and has since undergone two […]
Massachusetts Appleseed Announces 2026 Priorities
March 26, 2026 Boston, MA – Building on the progress and impact highlighted in the 2025 Impact Report, Massachusetts Appleseed Center for Law & Justice, a statewide social justice research and advocacy nonprofit, published its priorities for 2026 last week, outlining the organization’s continued commitment to advancing justice and equity across the Commonwealth. Every day, […]
Building Pathways and Expanding Access to Justice: Our 2025 Impact Report
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 25, 2026 Boston, MA – Massachusetts Appleseed Center for Law & Justice, a statewide social justice research and advocacy nonprofit, launched its 2025 Impact Report in February, highlighting the organization’s progress, milestones, and measurable impact throughout the year. The report reflects Massachusetts Appleseed’s ongoing commitment to community education, strengthened partnerships, and […]