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A sign outside of Planned Parenthood in Boston. Boston residents remain divided about abortion rights following the 2024 Presidential Election. HOLLY GUSTAVSEN/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

‘The Devil loves abortion’: Pro-life, -choice leaders in Boston stirred by reproductive rights after Trump’s victory

Lauren Albano November 8, 2024
Reproductive rights were a pivotal issue in Tuesday’s presidential election, with Boston voters either celebrating or grappling with former President Donald Trump’s victory over Vice President Kamala Harris.
Michelle Wu, Boston childcare

Mayor Wu announces establishment of Office of Early Childhood

Artemis Huang March 1, 2022
Mayor Wu announced the creation of the Office of Early Childhood to help integrate Boston’s early education resources.
A child plays with toys.

City and state lawmakers jumpstart child care agenda

Samuele Petruccelli February 22, 2021
The Mayor’s Office will conduct its second Boston Childcare Survey alongside this year’s Annual Resident Listing. Meanwhile, a separate bill pushing to establish universal child care in Massachusetts is circulating the statehouse.
The Boston Women’s Workforce Council and Mayor’s Office of Women’s Advancement hosted the Q1 Briefing and Ideathon Thursday. The daylong event focused on closing the gender wage gap by using innovative privacy technology. COURTESY OF BOSTON WOMEN’S WORKFORCE COUNCIL

BU hosts Boston Women’s Workforce Council’s first Ideathon

Michelle Brandabur February 5, 2019
The Boston Women’s Workforce Council and Mayor’s Office of Women’s Advancement hosted the “Q1 Briefing and Ideathon.” The ideathon focused on cultivating ideas on how to close the wage gap with innovative privacy technology.
Students gather at Yawkey Center for Student Services Thursday night to express concerns about women's rights and gender issues. PHOTO BY KANKANIT WIRIYASAJJA/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Students, city official discuss gender pay equality at town hall

Sabrina Schnur March 23, 2017

The Boston University Diversity in Law Association hosted a student town hall at the Yawkey Center for Student Services, focusing on women’s advancement and gender equality in the workplace. MaryRose...

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