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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!

How Social Media Fuels the Normalization of Extremism

Chuck Tanowitz

Nov 8, 2023

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...

Zoning Reform—The First Step on the Long Road to Housing Equity in Newton

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...

So Today, Let’s NOT Teach Health Like it’s 1999

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...