How Social Media Fuels the Normalization of Extremism
The recent GBH investigative report and subsequent deep-dive conversation on Boston Public Radio serve to remind us that even in liberal...
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Newton Upstanders
From the Blog
Our blog is a mix of official Newton Upstander statements, personal reflections from Newton Upstanders, and various thought pieces by our core team. If you have an idea for a blog or interested in writing a guest post please email us!
Newton Upstanders
Oct 29, 2023
Zoning Reform—The First Step on the Long Road to Housing Equity in Newton
Zoning. This tedious, wonky subject has become the focus of tremendous contentious debate in our city. Newton has long struggled with...
Newton Upstanders
Oct 15, 2023
Newton Upstanders Statement on the Violence in Israel and Gaza
Newton Upstanders shares in the horror and grief over the recent violence in Israel and Gaza. We grieve the loss of life and the trauma...
Newton Upstanders
Aug 23, 2023
So Today, Let’s NOT Teach Health Like it’s 1999
Your input is vital to ensure that school children in Massachusetts get the information they need to be and remain healthy. Please submit...
Newton Upstanders
Aug 3, 2023
Despite Uncontested Elections, Citizens Must Remain Engaged
Newton’s election nomination papers are all in and it looks like every single seat on Newton’s School Committee will be uncontested this...
Newton Upstanders
Jul 26, 2023
Update on our Meeting with Congressman Jake Auchincloss
On Monday, representatives from Newton Upstanders and Progressive Newton met with Congressman Jake Auchincloss to discuss our concern...
Newton Upstanders
Jul 17, 2023
Why Did Rep. Jake Auchincloss Vote to Whitewash American History?
You’ve probably heard about the “hijacked” National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) controversy that has been all over the news since...
Laura Towvim
Jul 12, 2023
Dear White Liberals
I was 18 the first time someone called me racist. I was sitting at a table in my first year college dining hall, and she said, “You are...
Kara Peterson
Jun 30, 2023
Don't Worry. Be Happy...
... as long as you are white, cis, straight, and wealthy! Six days ago, we marked the one-year anniversary since the Supreme Court...
Newton Upstanders
Jun 29, 2023
Statement on the Affirmative Action Decision
Today the far-right activist majority of the Supreme Court dealt a devastating blow to the fight for racial justice and equality in the...
Kara Peterson
Jun 25, 2023
A Cautionary Tale From Wisconsin
You know me as a Newton Upstander but what you may not know is that I grew up in Wisconsin. In fact, my hometown is none other than the...
Newton Upstanders
Jun 13, 2023
The Importance of Walking the Walk
Newton Upstanders came together in the wake of two deeply troubling anti-DEI efforts here in our City. First, the attempt to undermine...
Newton Upstanders
May 22, 2023
Demystifying the AP Conversation
It seems like everyone in Newton is talking about AP courses and exam taking lately. While looking critically at how well our students...
Newton Upstanders
Mar 27, 2023
Press Release: Resisting Attacks on NPS’s Values
For Immediate Release: Monday, March 27, 2023 Parents and educators representing all schools in the Newton Public School system will be...
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