Incarceration through the eyes of a woman
Between 2010 and 2012 the prison population declined, but in 2013 the number of incarcerated individuals rose by 4,300, many of whom were women.
Month: May 2015
Woman’s prison visits stretch back 19 years
Josie Ramirez was only 8 when she began visiting prisons. Almost 20 years later, she is still a visitor.
Department of Correction receives funding for new grant
Three non-profit organizations in Boston; VISIONS Inc., Span and the Louis D. Brown Peace Institute, are working together to implement different parts of the Intergenerational Justice Program (IJP), a $457,000 grant that was first funded in October 2014 by the Executive Office of Public Service and Security with federal money from the Department of Justice.
Exposing Local Anti-Semitism
Anti-Semitism may be more of a pronounced problem than you think in 2015 Massachusetts.
Algorithms shine into logistics
Two young computer engineers built a logistic service using algorithms that modifies the rules in warehousing.
An introduction to fitness fads in Beantown
According to recent studies, Boston is one of the “fittest” cities in the U.S. #BostonFitnessFads looks at workouts that are popular in the city, and explores which ones are likely a “fad,” and which ones are here to stay.
Yoga, Pilates, barre, and jogging: Fitness trends that are appropriate for everyone
High impact fitness may not be for everyone, but there are some workouts appropriate for everyone.
The fight to be fit: Why fight trends are all the rage in Boston
Fight fitness trends are growing in Boston. Boston residents and combat sport professionals talk about why that is.
How society combats local anti-Semitism
Different facets of society can and do combat anti-Semitism in 2015 Massachusetts.
Digital tests guide efforts to predict lung cancer
A group of medical researchers work on computers solely to battle lung cancer, yet they aren’t expecting job automation soon.