By Sarah Alvarez
On March 25, 2021, Springfield Police Department’s “independent” expert, former police chief Rick Braziel, released an assessment of SPD’s response to the July 29, 2020, Black Unity protest. During the protest numerous people were injured by both law enforcement and violent far-right counter-protesters.
In response to SPD’s unconstitutional actions, the Civil Liberties Defense Center filed a civil rights action on behalf of specific named plaintiffs and Black Unity as an organization. Black Unity sought to peacefully protest a noose in the Thurston neighborhood when police and counter-protesters turned the event into a violent and dangerous scrum.
The report’s focus on “improving” SPD’s policing misses the mark. Springfield community members demanded actual transparency, a reimagination of policing and an aggressive redistribution of police department budgets to mental health and addiction treatment, housing, crisis intervention, education and
A wave crashes high above a house on Oceanside Avenue in Scituate during a nor easter on March 3. (Jesse Costa/WBUR)
Improving and broadening distribution channels is one of the pillars of Project CITRUS. In recent months, our team has also been paying particular attention to the digital divide which may only widen as new technologies and listening platforms continue to emerge.
Outside of the everyday need for general news and information, there are times when that divide is especially acute. Here in the Boston area, the catalyst might be a massive nor easter, for instance. Trusted local news sources like WBUR naturally have an obligation to spring into action in those moments and do what they do best: disseminate news from agencies and officials, share information and links to emergency resources and give regular updates on whatever the ongoing crisis scenario may be.
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By Liz Alterman
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The ongoing pandemic has had a severe impact on Americans’ personal finances. With millions unemployed or underemployed, saving money is a top priority.
One of the largest bills most consumers pay is their mortgage. Amid continued economic uncertainty caused by COVID, mortgage rates fell to 50-year lows in January, with the average rate on a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage sinking to 2.65%, according to Freddie Mac.
While mortgage and mortgage refinance rates have inched slightly higher since they remain at historic lows. For interested homeowners, now may be the best time to refinance. If you re looking for lower monthly payments, today s mortgage and mortgage refinance rates are worth exploring. The savings calculated from a mortgage refinancing could be significant.
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