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Women of color take center stage in Boston mayoral race

By Saya Ameli Hajebi | October 1

After a long line of uncontested white male mayors for the city of Boston, the first Black mayor and first woman, Kim Janey, was sworn in as mayor of Boston in March 2021. Though Janey will not be mayor next year, the final frontrunners competing for the Nov. 2 seat are two women of color, Michelle Wu and Annissa Essaibi George, ready to continue carrying their torch and lead Boston out of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Researchers, legislators collaborate to reduce effects of sea level rise in Boston

By Saya Ameli Hajebi | March 8

Boston has become one of the first cities in the United States to have a city-wide Green New Deal, as the climate crisis seeps into the daily lives of residents. Environmental researchers, community leaders and legislators collaborate under a ticking clock in the hopes of preventing Boston's neighborhoods from submerging.

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Young people shift national politics through activism, community organizing

By Saya Ameli Hajebi | December 11

The Center of Information and Research on Civic Learning and Engagement (CIRCLE) shows an increase of almost 10% in youth turnout across the country. Young people as defined by those between 18-29 years old, made up 14%, 15%, and 21% of the voting population in Pennsylvania, Michigan, and Georgia respectively, and their overwhelming support for Biden helped secure his victory by a razor-thin margin.

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Mass. requires flu vaccinations for college students, Tufts urges quick compliance

By Katie Furey and Saya Ameli Hajebi | October 21

In August, the Massachusetts Department of Public Health released a statement requiring all students attending college in Massachusettts to receive the influenza vaccination annually.

Women of color take center stage in Boston mayoral race

Researchers, legislators collaborate to reduce effects of sea level rise in Boston

Young people shift national politics through activism, community organizing

Mass. requires flu vaccinations for college students, Tufts urges quick compliance

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