Rappaport Center News

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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The John Adams Courthouse: A Hidden Gem Houses an Under-appreciated Force for Good  Link to article
By: Nick Martin, 2024 Rappaport Fellow Boston is a city where nearly every block holds a building with some historic significance: an abolitionist gave a fiery speech here, an...
July 15, 2024
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Meeting with the State Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell  Link to article
By: Julia Brandenstein, 2024 Rappaport Fellow Fierce advocate, trailblazer, community organizer, proud Bostonian, dedicated mother, and State Attorney General (AG). Though it ...
July 12, 2024
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Flavortown Trivia Showdown: A Night with Guy Fieri and the Rappaport Fellows  Link to article
By: Noah Kopf, 2024 Rappaport Fellow 2024 Rappaport Center and Institute Fellows Over the course of the summer Rappaport Fellows meet for conversation with a variety of public...
June 14, 2024
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