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Protecting Immigrant Families and Children in Massachusetts

Posted on October 9, 2019 by Michael Mcleish — No Comments ↓

While under the “doctrine of preemption”, most law and policy pertaining to immigration is made at the federal level, we do have a say in how we treat both documented and undocumented immigrants once they are here in Massachusetts. Before…

Tagged with: Arlington, Belmont, Cambridge, Civil Liberties & Consumer Rights
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Face Recognition and Biometric Surveillance

Posted on October 9, 2019 by Michael Mcleish — No Comments ↓

In recent years, there have been growing concerns about how we can balance the need for enhanced security to keep communities safe, while at the same time protecting privacy and freedom. Americans are becoming increasingly worried about how developing biometric…

Tagged with: Arlington, Belmont, Cambridge, Civil Liberties & Consumer Rights, Public Safety
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Moving Toward a Sustainable Future

Posted on October 9, 2019 by Michael Mcleish — No Comments ↓

Now more than ever, it is essential that we develop an effective strategy to address climate change and transition our economy to sustainable sources of energy. Like many of you, I have watched with dismay and disbelief at the federal…

Tagged with: Arlington, Belmont, Cambridge, Energy, Environment
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Landmark Education Legislation Released from Committee!

Posted on October 9, 2019 by Michael Mcleish — No Comments ↓

Benjamin Franklin once said, “an investment in knowledge pays the best interest.” And his words of wisdom have rung true through the ages. Studies uniformly demonstrate that few investments yield more benefits to an individual, and to society as a whole,…

Tagged with: Arlington, Belmont, Cambridge, Education
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