Massachusetts Appleseed Center for Law and Justice
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Recent News
- Dismantle Longstanding Language Barriers to Equal Access to State Services: Improve Language Access at State Agencies April 15, 2025
- About Our Research: Using Qualitative Surveys as a Data Collection Method April 2, 2025
- About Our Research: Using Focus Groups as a Data Collection Method February 20, 2025
- MA Appleseed Welcomes Melina Muñoz Turco and Lyndsey Stults to the Board of Directors February 18, 2025
TAKE ACTION: Two Major Bills Open the Door for Youth-Focused Policy Change!
The end of the formal legislative session is fast approaching, and we need to make the most of these final weeks! The legislature is currently considering two major bills: the economic development bill and the housing bond bill. Key amendments to these bills filed by our legislative champions in the State House have given us […]
Education Over Exclusion: Stop Discriminatory Treatment of Students Based on What They Wear
We celebrated a major victory in 2022 when the CROWN Act was signed into law, establishing civil rights protections against natural hairstyle discrimination to prevent the over-policing and surveillance of Black and brown girls as young as five years old. But we cannot stop now – just a few months after the passage of […]
2024 Good Apple Reception
Honoring Yasmin Ghassab, Compliance Director at Vertex Pharmaceuticals On Thursday, April 11, MA Appleseed held its 2024 Good Apple Award Reception at the Boston Harbor Hotel to celebrate and honor Yasmin Ghassab, Compliance Director at Vertex Pharmaceuticals. A civic leader, a pro bono champion, and a steadfast advocate of diversity and inclusion, Yasmin’s dedication to […]
Celebrating Women’s History Month: Spotlight on Carolin Hetzner
From members of the staff to dozens of volunteers, MA Appleseed is proud to be led by so many remarkable women. This Women’s History Month, we’re thrilled to shine the spotlight on one of our exemplary board members, Carolin Hetzner, Senior Manager of the Court Service Centers, Massachusetts Trial Court! Sharing her insights, advice, and […]
Joint Rule 10 Day Progress Report: Where Did Our Legislative Priorities Land?
Earlier this month marked Joint Rule 10 Day, the deadline for legislative committees to take action on bills and a pivotal moment as we learn which of our legislative priorities have a chance to get passed this session. Four outcomes are possible for each bill: Reported out favorably: The bill advances in the legislative process. […]
Urge Your Legislators to Break Down a Major Barrier for Youth Experiencing Homelessness!
Young people under the age of 18 may be experiencing homelessness alone for a number of reasons, such as abuse or family conflict over sexual orientation and gender identity. And while there are existing services that could help, current law prevents underage youth from consenting to many of these services without a parent – despite […]