Recent Coverage Archive
Schooling key to recovery
BOSTON BUSINESS JOURNAL
May 21, 2010
Once the Massachusetts economy recovers enough to start adding jobs at a robust rate, it will be good news. But it will only be good news for those who know where the jobs are and are qualified to fill them.
Read MoreWhen minimum wage is just not enough
THE BAY STATE BANNER
April 14, 2010
A recent study published by the Crittenton Women’s Union (CWU) found that for a single-adult to be self-sufficient in Massachusetts, they must earn more than double the state’s current $8 per-hour minimum-wage.
Read MoreThe welfare cliff
March 19, 2010
Since President Clinton ended 'welfare as we know it' in 1996, the W word, and many of the invidious clichés of queens in Cadillacs, have faded from the national debate. But guess what? Poor people, and their struggles, are still here.
Read MoreFilling the gap
March 19, 2010
Last month, I had the honor of speaking as part of the Social Justice Speaker Series at Sacred Heart Parish in Newton. I delivered a rather pointed speech on the role of solidarity during these harsh economic times.
Read MoreSingle parents face high cost of living
March 9, 2010
A new study has revealed the high cost of living for single parents in Massachusetts.
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