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How long will Newton have to wait for accessible commuter rail stations?

AS WE CELEBRATE the 33rd anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), all of us have a stake in providing full accessibility. One in five people will experience a temporary or permanent disability. Almost everyone has a family member, friend, or colleague for whom accessibility is critical to full participation in the economy and […]

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Voting reforms reinvigorated democracy

AT THE START of July, the Legislature passed a landmark bill to expand early voting, implement a secure vote-by-mail system, and strengthen safety measures for in-person voting. Tuesday’s primary was the first major test of these important reforms. They worked. More people voted in this year’s state primary than ever before. According to preliminary data, […]