Author: Chris Morrill

  • Tufts nurses picket poor conditions, prepare for possible strike

    Tufts nurses picket poor conditions, prepare for possible strike

    Nearly 700 registered nurses and their allies picketed Tufts Medical Center on Wednesday, April 12 to protest stalled contract negotiations with management. The sound of chants such as “We care, we heal, we want a better deal!” and “What do we want? Safe staffing!” rang out from under the concrete awning of the Floating Hospital…

  • Surge in Anti-Muslim Hate Crimes, Study Reports

    Surge in Anti-Muslim Hate Crimes, Study Reports

    A recent study from the California State University at San Bernardino has reported a surge in hate crimes against Muslims. Anti-Muslim hate crimes rose 78% in 2015 across the 20 states surveyed. The report reveals that last year was the worst year for anti-Muslim hate crimes since 2001, just after the 9/11 terrorist attacks. “Last…