Rappaport Center News

Rappaport Election Panel

Election Talk

Rappaport panel discusses the complexities of safeguarding democracy and maintaining a peaceful electoral process.
Genevieve Nadeau

Will Democracy Endure?

Genevieve Nadeau explains the threats to America's fundamental freedoms and offers advice on how to preserve them.
Jennifer Klein

The State of Civil Gideon

Rappaport panel says need for right to counsel is still strong in family, housing, immigration, and juvenile law cases.
Dwaign Tyndal

Wanted: Good Lawyers

Leaders in the movement to engage communities in addressing environmental injustice seek the help of advocates respectful of residents' wisdom.
Elizabeth Yeampierre

Climate Injustice Solution

Rappaport Senior Fellow points to community engagement to protect the vulnerable in the current environmental crisis.
Rappaport Fellows

New Rappaport Fellows

Twelve students, including two from BC Law, receive prestigious summer internships in state and local government offices from Rappaport Center for Law and Public Policy.

Rachel Biscardi

The Heart of the Matter

Rappaport panel discusses new strategies to deal with the legal system's failures in cases of domestic abuse.
Facial Recognition panelists

The Facial Recognition Conundrum

Is this something to welcome or to fear? Experts offer perspectives on outcomes, pro and con thus far.
Migration Panel

Migration Issues Are Solvable

Rappaport panelists offer a broad view of the challenges for migrants and communities but also provide insights into how to meet those challenges.
Jarrett Adams

Why Are So Many Blacks Wrongly Convicted?

Rappaport panel examines the racial biases and faulty procedures that have put so many innocent people behind bars.
Rappaport Fellows

New Rappaport Fellows Named

BC Law's Isabel Hasselbalch ’24 and Joseph “Joe” Thibodeau ’25 are among 12 Massachusetts law students selected for summer public interest placements.
Danielle Kinkle

Time's Up: Fair Housing Is a Must

Rappaport speaker Danielle Kinkle says affordability is esssential to a healthy economy.
Worker Rights

Advocating for Workers' Rights

Panel discusses recent report on shortcomings of state bill intended to help employees.
Exam Schools-Tanisha Sullivan

Closing the Equity Gap

Rappaport panel studies what is being done to make public exam school admissions more equitable.
Progressive Prosecution Panel

The Changing World of District Attorneys

Rappaport panelists scrutinize progressive prosecution movement and its impact on criminal justice.
Affirmative Action

Affirmative Action on the Docket

As Supreme Court prepares to hear arguments on college admissions, a panel debates racial concerns.
Chesa Boudin

The Undaunted Chesa Boudin

Progressive prosecutor rises from the ashes of a recall to continue criminal justice fight.

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Empowering Future Leaders: Rappaport Fellows Meet with Mayor Michelle Wu  Link to article
By: Rebecca Wood, 2024 Rappaport Fellow The conference room on the 5th floor of Boston City Hall was packed with current Rappaport Fellows and former Rappaport Fellows who cur...
August 12, 2024
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A Visit with Acting U.S. Attorney Joshua Levy  Link to article
By Lizzie Evanko, 2024 Rappaport Fellow On June 13th, the Rappaport Center for Law and Public Policy Fellows headed to the John J. Moakley Courthouse, home of the U.S. Court o...
July 31, 2024
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An afternoon at Fenway Park: Rappaport Fellows Meet David Friedman  Link to article
By: Arianna Unger, 2024 Rappaport Law Fellow On July 11th, the Rappaport Center and Rappaport Institute Law and Public Policy Rappaport Fellow cohorts met with Executive Vice ...
July 30, 2024
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