Law School students and alumni are fighting gerrymandering, I.D. requirements, and other obstacles to voting hrvd.me/equalityballot…

Affiliates at Harvard Law School and Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health are working to right the wrongs of decades of discriminatory policy hrvd.me/Discriminatory…

The search for truth animates the work of the modern research university, write University of Massachusetts president Marty Meehan and UMass Boston chancellor Marcelo Suárez-Orozco. Here is what we can do to reverse the truth’s insidious slide toward a slow death. trib.al/bcnZSkS

Six months ago, Harvard University launched the Salata Institute for Climate and Sustainability to serve as a fulcrum for collaboration across Harvard’s many areas of expertise, pursuing practical, real-world climate solutions. We got right to work. Thread:

The first #HarvardClimateActionWeek begins on Monday, May 8th. Read more: news.harvard.edu/gazette/story/…

It's officially #HarvardClimateActionWeek. Joining remotely today? Tune in to the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health Climate, Health & Equity event at 1PM ET: bit.ly/42oELLN Stream the Harvard Radcliffe Institute Next in Food Sustainability and Climate Change event at 2PM ET: bit.ly/4279kG4

Today, hundreds of leaders from government, business, academia, and civil society gathered at Harvard University University and online for the first annual Harvard Climate Symposium.

Some *professional* news — After an amazing ride with the communications team Harvard University, today I’m joining @MA_Senate President @KarenSpilka’s team as Deputy Communications Director. So excited to get started with a brilliant leader and thoughtful team!

When past and present collide! Highly recommend reading this conversation between Harvard University's Sam Laine Perfas and Sarah Wakeman on why legalizing these "little white rectangles" is the compassionate thing to do. news.harvard.edu/gazette/story/…

Calling all MA residents! The Senate Art Committee is asking YOU to nominate an influential woman who you believe should be honored with a bust in the Senate Chamber. The deadline for nominations is May 1st. I can't wait to see who you submit!🎨malegislature.gov/StateHouse/Sen…

Less gas, quicker permits, and a lot more EV chargers — Massachusetts’ next climate law is taking shape. trib.al/nnRvUYZ

NEW: After Governor Maura Healey publicly urged lawmakers to return to session and pass a sweeping economic development bill, Senate President Karen Spilka says in statement she is “prepared to call special formal session to get it done.” No word yet from House Speaker Speaker Ron Mariano

Public transit should be a public good. The inclusion of $30 million in the Massachusetts state budget for RTAs to be fare free is a huge win for transportation equity, safety, and the environment. Let’s keep the momentum going. gazettenet.com/2025-State-bud…

Community college is now free in Massachusetts — and it’s the most comprehensive, universal program in America. Grateful for the partnership of Senate President Spilka, the Legislature, our state's 15 community colleges, and the students who shared their stories with us today.

NEW: Rep. Roy and Sen. Barrett have "agreement in principle" resolving differences in House and Senate bills addressing "comprehensive climate and clean energy siting and permitting legislation." Their hope is to file a bill in "the coming days" and see it passed ASAP. #mapoli

OPINION: Legislature pulled up short in July, but it’s getting job done now buff.ly/3YiILgn

MA Senate President, Karen Spilka reacts to Donald J. Trump’s projected election victory. NBC10 Boston @Issue on NBC10 Boston

Inbox: Lawmakers announce they have reached a deal on a sweeping economic development package, which will “be filed soon” and brought for a vote next week The bill is a major priority of Governor Maura Healey, and contains $ for life sciences, new tax credits, among other things #mapoli

No more broker’s fees, fare-free regional transit: Despite gloom in DC, Massachusetts lawmakers send Healey on-time budget: bostonglobe.com/2025/06/30/met… #mapoli