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A Second Chance
Easter Sunday captures the essence of a second chance. The trial, the conviction, and the crucifixion all led to an empty tomb. With our Easter lilies in full bloom, believers gather across the commonwealth and the world with the unifying theme of a second chance. Coincidentally, April is also recognized as Second Chance Month. People…
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Four Big Steps for Spring
Welcome back to Can You Dig It?, your monthly look at saving time, energy, and resources for your budding garden/farming aspirations. With April being upon us, it is time to go out there and get busy! The winter of 2026 is behind us and this is that crucial moment to prepare your space(s), get healthy…
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Bloom Until It’s Your Time To Blossom
Just as flowers bloom in their own time, our lives bloom when we nurture our inner selves and embrace opportunities. It is then that we discover things about ourselves and begin to develop and, frequently, blossom.
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Sanders: No, Might Does Not Make Right
WASHINGTON – Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) recently released the following statement on Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu’s efforts to unravel international law. The attacks on Iran by the United States and Israel are unraveling international law, the Geneva Conventions and the legitimacy of the United Nations. This is extremely dangerous for the future of the…
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The Life Expectancy Gap We Can No Longer Ignore
A new report on Boston’s widening life-expectancy gap has brought renewed attention to a troubling reality that communities of color have long experienced. Black men in Boston live about nine years fewer on average than men from other racial groups, and Black women about six years fewer than other women. These disparities are driven largely…
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Pregnancy is a Family Affair: Community Support in Maternal & Child Health
A community-centered approach to maternal health is more important than ever. Massachusetts continues to experience persistent disparities in maternal morbidity and infant outcomes, with families of color disproportionately affected (MA DPH, 2024). For many expectant mothers, particularly Black, Brown, and immigrant women, culturally grounded support systems play a crucial role in bridging gaps created by…
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