WASHINGTON, March 2 -- Boston University has expressed serious concerns about the U.S. Department of Education's public comment letter regarding the Proposed Rule aimed at Reimagining and Improving Student Education. In its submission, the university, which serves over 37,000 students, highlighted the potential implications of the proposal's narrow definition of "professional degree" and the accelerated timeline for its implementation. BU argues that the restrictive definition may limit access   more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Feb. 26 -- The Boston University College of Communication issued the following news: * * * Americans closely following news of ICE operations - and many moved to act, says survey Americans are closely following news of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) activity in Minnesota and other cities across the country - and many want to take action against companies supporting it, according to a new opinion survey out today. Two out of three respondents to the late  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Feb. 25 -- Harvard University T.H. Chan School of Public Health issued the following news release: * * * Fund spurs decade of growth in Brazil-focused research at Harvard By Amy Roeder When Marcia Castro arrived at Harvard in 2006, few researchers at the University were working on Brazil-related issues. Now, their numbers can fill an auditorium, she said. Castro, Andelot Professor of Demography and chair of the Department of Global Health and Population, credits the up  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, March 1 [Category: Energy]-- 350.org, an organization that works to end the age of fossil fuels and build a community-led renewable energy, posted the following news release: * * * Global Conflict Highlights Horrendous Costs of Fossil Fuel Dependence, Says 350.org * In response to escalating violent conflict involving Iran and the reported closure of the Strait of Hormuz, climate justice organization 350.org has warned that the crisis exposes the costs of continued rel  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Feb. 25 (TNSjou) -- Harvard University T.H. Chan School of Public Health issued the following news release: * * * GLP-1 drugs combined with healthy lifestyle habits linked with reduced cardiovascular risk among diabetes patients By Maya Brownstein Individuals living with type 2 diabetes (T2D) had a significantly lower risk of poor cardiovascular health when they used a GLP-1 receptor agonist (GLP-1 RA) in combination with adhering to healthy lifestyle habits, according  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Feb. 23 (TNSjou) -- Harvard University T.H. Chan School of Public Health issued the following news release: * * * Proximity to nuclear power plants associated with increased cancer mortality By Maya Brownstein U.S. counties located closer to operational nuclear power plants (NPPs) have higher rates of cancer mortality than those located farther away, according to a new study led by Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. The study is the first of the 21st century t  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Feb. 27 -- The Boston University School of Public Health issued the following news: * * * Human Trafficking Intervention Developed in an SPH Classroom Gains Traction *. A roll of red circle stickers hangs from a box on a bathroom wall. On the wall beside the stickers are two signs, one in English and one in Spanish, describing to patients how to apply the sticker to a urine sample cup if they have experienced abuse. Photo courtesy of Ami Mitchell. Students Student  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Markey Demands Immediate Congressional Action to Reverse DOD Designation of Anthropic a Supply Chain Risk * Washington (February 27, 2026) - Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), member of the Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee released the following statement after the Department of Defense (DOD) stated that it intends to terminate its contract with Anthropic and label the comp  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Markey Statement on Trump Attack on Iran * Washington (February 28, 2026) - Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) released the following statement following the news that the U.S. has attacked Iran without Congressional approval, with President Trump calling for regime change in the country. "Trump's military attack on Iran is illegal and unconstitutional. It was not approved by Congress an  more

WASHINGTON, March 2 -- The Massachusetts Medical Society, representing over 23,000 medical professionals, has voiced strong opposition to proposed regulations by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services that could restrict access to gender-affirming care for minors. In a public comment letter to the federal agency, the MMS contends that the proposed rules (CMS-2451-P and CMS-3481-P) would de facto ban essential medical services based on evidence-based practices. The MMS emphasizes that the   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 [Category: Political] -- The NAACP posted the following news release: * * * NAACP, Civil Rights Groups Urge the Supreme Court to Strike Down Trump's Birthright Citizenship Executive Order * February 27, 2026 Contact: Chyna Fields, cfields@naacpnet.org WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Supreme Court should strike down President Trump's executive order on birthright citizenship, according to an amicus brief filed by the Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law and Howard  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Feb. 28 -- The National Partnership for New Americans issued the following news: * * * Sen. Markey and Advocates Unveil Bill to Support Immigration Legal Defense BOSTON, MA - As communities in Massachusetts and nationwide continue to face President Trump's heightened immigration operations, Senator Ed Markey (MA) announced the Senate introduction of the Securing Help for Immigrants through Education and Legal Development (SHIELD) Act, a bill that would establish a $100 mill  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Rep. Richard E. Neal, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Neal Statement on President Trump's Unauthorized Military Actions in Iran * Springfield, MA - Today, Congressman Richard E. Neal released the following statement after President Trump conducted unauthorized military strikes in Iran. "In 2018, President Trump pulled the United States out of the agreement that limited Iran's ability to pursue nuclear weapons and helped prevent an arms race   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Markey Announces SHIELD Act to Protect Immigrants' Right to Due Process by Strengthening Access to Legal Assistance * Bill Text (PDF) | One-Pager (PDF) Boston (February 27, 2026) - Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) today announced the introduction of the Securing Help for Immigrants Through Education and Legal Development (SHIELD) Act, a bill that would strengthen the right to d  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Senators Markey and Van Hollen Demand Hegseth Stop Pressure Campaign Against Anthropic for Refusing to Enable Mass Surveillance and Autonomous Warfare * Letter Text (PDF) Washington (February 27, 2026) - Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), member of the Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, and Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.), member of the Appropriations Committee, today led  more

WASHINGTON, March 1 -- Rep. Seth Moulton, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Statement from Congressman Moulton on Three U.S. Service Members Killed in Action, Five Seriously Wounded * SALEM, MA \- Congressman Seth Moulton (MA-06) released the following statement regarding the update from U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) of three U.S. service members having been killed in action as of 9:30 AM ET, and five service members being seriously wounded. "On Saturday morning, T  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Rep. Seth Moulton, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Statement from Congressman Moulton on U.S. Military Action in Iran * SALEM, MA \- Congressman Seth Moulton (MA-06) has issued the following statement regarding military action conducted in Iran this morning by American military forces. "The two basic problems with Bush's War in Iraq were that it was based on a lie and there was no plan for what comes next. It's hard to argue both are not tru  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Rep. Lori Trahan, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Trahan Statement on U.S. Military Strikes in Iran * LOWELL, MA - Today, Congresswoman Lori Trahan (MA-03) issued the following statement after President Donald Trump announced significant U.S. military strikes on Iran: "President Trump is drawing the United States into another foreign conflict, returning American servicemembers to the Middle East once again less than five years after the end  more

NORWICH, England, Feb. 28 (TNSjou) -- The University of East Anglia issued the following news: * * * DOE climate report 'demonstrably incorrect', say leading scientists in new analysis A leading climate scientist has sought to set the record straight over "demonstrably incorrect" claims made in a major US government report that misrepresented his work and downplayed the role of human activity in global warming. Prof Benjamin Santer, an Honorary Professor at the University of East Anglia (UEA  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Warren Statement Opposing Trump's War with Iran * "'America first' doesn't mean dragging the United States into another forever war built on lies" Washington, DC \- In response to news that the U.S. and Israel launched a wave of strikes against Iran, United States Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Ranking Member of the Senate Armed Services Subcommittee on Personnel, released the follo  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Rep. Katherine Clark, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Whip Clark Statement on Trump Administration Strikes on Iran * MALDEN, MA - Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) issued the following statement: "Donald Trump campaigned on the promise of 'no new wars.' Under the cloak of night, without congressional authorization or even a clear rationale, he broke that vow to launch a massive military operation against Iran. "Iran's violations of h  more