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Ich Bin Ukrainer: European Nation Existential Fight Against Aggression
/in Featured, Podcast Hubwonk /by Editorial StaffHubwonk host Joe Selvaggi talks with former CEO of Kyiv Post and senior fellow at the Institute for the Study of War Nataliya Bugayova about her research on the rise of Vladimir Putin and how it can inform understanding of the Russian invasion, particularly when viewed through the eyes of Ukrainians.
Sunshine Week 2022 – Government Transparency Has a Great New Ally
/in Better Government, Blog: Better Government, Blog: Transparency, Featured, Transparency /by Mary ConnaughtonWhile government transparency is a year-round pursuit, Sunshine Week marks a unique opportunity to reflect on our past work and plan for our future work to weave this most necessary fabric of a free and healthy democracy.
Dr. Celina Miranda on Immigrant Entrepreneurs & Community Uplift
/in Economic Opportunity, Featured, JobMakers /by Micaela DawsonThis week on JobMakers, host Denzil Mohammed talks with Dr. Celina Miranda, executive director of the Hyde Square Task Force in Jamaica Plain’s Latin Quarter, today one of the most diverse neighborhoods in Massachusetts.
Study: Legislature Likely to Reduce Spending on Education and Transportation from Other Revenue Sources, Replace Cuts with Surtax Money
/in Economic Opportunity, Featured, Graduated Income Tax, Press Releases, Press Releases: Economic Opportunity /by Editorial StaffRevenue from a ballot initiative to amend the state Constitution and raise income taxes on households and businesses by adopting a graduated income tax structure would supposedly provide resources for transportation and public education, but a new study published by Pioneer Institute finds that, were the tax amendment to pass, the money would be fungible and much of it likely spent on general budget measures.
Civics Education is More Important than Ever
/in News, Oped: Education, Oped: US History /by Jamie GassRather than seeking to raise a generation of political activists and community organizers, civics programs should instill an informed love of our country based on the nation’s founding, how our system of government works, and what Americans have achieved – together with our many failings – since the nation was created.