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DEI is most challenging for white men because it doesn’t center them, elevate them higher, nor forfeit them all of the power in any space. Not wanting to lose your power doesn’t make you a bad person, but the choices a white man makes to hold onto systems of power does perpetuate racism.

People with intellectual and developmental disabilities are often unnecessarily left out of the workforce because of barriers they face, including those imposed by the federal government.

Startup nonprofits are working to become thriving, sustainable contributors to the community.

Clark University faces questions about its commitment to the community as it plans to demolish and redevelop a block owned by the school.

Diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts need proper institutional support before change agents can ultimately achieve success.

Since my children were diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder, their futures have occupied an extraordinary amount of my headspace.

Indian Ranch is known for hosting best-selling country acts and tribute bands, although the venue’s repertoire has since expanded.

In response to UMass Memorial Health's plan to closure the maternity ward at HealthAlliance-Clinton Hospital in Leominster, the Massachusetts Department of Public Health has determined maternity care in the region is an essential service, and UMass Memorial has to come up with plans on how to help those impacted by the closure.

These are signs our healthcare system, from national to local, is falling apart. We need a strong coalition of business, community, and political leaders to tackle the many problems causing this threatening level of strain.

Here are ways to tackle the three main forms of competition.