Opinion: More Representation of People with Disabilities is Needed in America

By David Ertischek on December 3, 2020

Opinion: More Representation of People with Disabilities is Needed in America

When I went blind at age 10, I frequently found that the first thing I heard from others—family, friends, and strangers alike—was something along the lines of how terrible it was, how sorry they were for me, or how that person could not imagine what I was going through.

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Opinion: Boston Needs Stable Housing That is Both Affordable and Accessible

Opinion: Boston Needs Stable Housing That is Both Affordable and Accessible

By David Ertischek on November 6, 2020

I began my career in housing first working with individuals facing homelessness in California at Sacramento Loaves and Fishes and then as a housing advocate for the Massachusetts Housing and Shelter Alliance in Boston. The work showed me that housing is about more than finding a place to live.

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Mayor and Superintendent: Our Fall School Plans Are Guided By Health, Safety, and Equity

By David Ertischek on September 10, 2020

From the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, keeping Boston’s families safe, healthy, and equitably supported has been our top priority. That’s why we made the tough but necessary decision to close Boston Public Schools buildings in March.

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Letter to the Editor: We Need to Keep Our Promise to Youth of Boston’s Latin Quarter

By Damaris Pimentel on August 27, 2020

I am writing this letter to call on the Hyde Square Task Force, elected officials, and our entire community to come together to find a solution to the future of the Blessed Sacrament Church.

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Letter to the Editor: Open Parking Around the Arnold Arboretum

By David Ertischek on August 24, 2020

The city should reopen parking on the streets abutting the Arnold Arboretum. Parking was closed on the Arborway and Bussey Street this spring reacting to and anticipating the welcome-back-to-warm-weather crowds and Lilac Sunday.

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Letter to Editor: Blessed Sacrament Property Needs Affordable Housing and Community Space

By Betsaida Gutierrez on August 7, 2020

I am writing as a community leader about the recent news that Hyde Square Task Force is planning to sell Blessed Sacrament Church with no restrictions.

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Walsh: Filling Out U.S. Census Is Effective, Safe Way to Support Your Community

Walsh: Filling Out U.S. Census Is Effective, Safe Way to Support Your Community

By David Ertischek on June 19, 2020

Every 10 years, the federal government conducts a U.S. Census, counting every person living in all 50 states, Washington D.C., and five U.S. territories. This is more than just a headcount; the Census determines everything from representation in Congress, to federal funds for schools, affordable housing, infrastructure, and healthcare programs.

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In the Eye of the Storm: I Battle The Pandemic’s Impacts

In the Eye of the Storm: I Battle The Pandemic’s Impacts

By David Ertischek on June 3, 2020

With triple Boston’s rate of COVID-19 infection and six times the rate of Massachusetts as a whole, Chelsea’s 40,000 residents have experienced far more than their fair share of the pandemic.

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Polls: Are You Wearing a Face Covering? How About Bicyclists/Runners?

Polls: Are You Wearing a Face Covering? How About Bicyclists/Runners?

By David Ertischek on May 11, 2020

Starting May 6 all Massachusetts residents are required to wear face coverings when unable to social distance. But we all know a lot of people are not wearing them.

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Mayor Walsh: Emergency Care Is Not On Hold; If You Need Medical Assistance, Seek Help

Mayor Walsh: Emergency Care Is Not On Hold; If You Need Medical Assistance, Seek Help

By David Ertischek on May 4, 2020

During this public health emergency, many of us are feeling stressed and anxious.

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