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Mayor Wu Approves Funding for BRIC Center and Gang Database

Mayor Wu Approves Funding for BRIC Center and Gang Database

by Patrick Wilson

October 5, 2023

Boston Mayor Michelle Wu approved $3.4 million in funding for the Boston Regional Intelligence Center (BRIC) on Wednesday, including its gang database. This marks a shift in her position on the BRIC center, which she previously opposed due to concerns about racial bias.

Wu has said that she supports the BRIC center’s work to combat gang violence and other serious crimes, but she has also expressed concerns about the potential for the gang database to be used unfairly to target minority communities.

In a letter to the Boston City Council, Wu wrote that she has been working with the BRIC center to implement new safeguards to protect civil liberties. These safeguards include:

  • Requiring more evidence before adding someone to the gang database
  • Limiting how long people can be in the database
  • Providing people in the database with more opportunities to challenge their inclusion

Wu also said that she will be working to create a civilian oversight board for the BRIC center to ensure that it is accountable to the public.

The approval of funding for the BRIC center has been met with mixed reactions. Some community members have expressed concerns about the gang database.

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Activate News October 5th, 2023 CornelWest, Biden, MayorWu, HealeyTaxCut

Activate News October 5th, 2023 CornelWest, Biden, MayorWu, HealeyTaxCut

Activate News for Thursday, October 5th, 2023

Activate News is your independent source for news, free from the influence of corporations. We’re an all-volunteer radio station that originated at Occupy Boston, and we’re committed to bringing you the news that matters.

Here are some of the stories we’re covering today:

EVENTS

HAPPENING NOW
Massachusetts State House Boston

Event by Mass NOW

TODAY AT 7 PM
Middle East Restaurant and Nightclub Cambridge

TODAY AT 9 PM
3 Harvard Ave,Allston,02134,US Allston

TOMORROW AT 7 PM
Regent Theatre Arlington Arlington

Event by TheCowsills

TOMORROW AT 7 PM
Event by Magic Room

TOMORROW AT 7 PM
Crystal Ballroom at Somerville Theatre Somerville

TOMORROW AT 8 PM
Middle East Restaurant and Nightclub Cambridge

TOMORROW AT 9:30 PM
Midway Cafe Jamaica Plain

Event by Midway Cafe

THIS SATURDAY AT 12 PM
Boston Common by Park Street Station Boston

Event by United American Indians of New England – UAINE

THIS SATURDAY AT 3 PM
Midway Cafe Jamaica Plain

Event by Midway Cafe

THIS SATURDAY AT 7 PM
Magic Room Norwood

Event by Magic Room

THIS SATURDAY AT 8 PM
Midway Cafe Jamaica Plain

Event by Midway Cafe

THIS SATURDAY AT 8 PM
Faces Brewing Co. Malden

Event by Faces Brewing Co.

THIS SATURDAY AT 8 PM
Middle East Restaurant and Nightclub Cambridge

THIS SATURDAY AT 9 PM
3 Harvard Ave,Allston,02134,US Allston

THIS SATURDAY AT 9 PM
Ralph’s Rock Diner Worcester

Event by Boston Typewriter Orchestra

THIS SUNDAY AT 3 PM
Midway Cafe Jamaica Plain

Event by Midway Cafe

THIS SUNDAY AT 8 PM
Berklee Performance Center Boston

Event by Global Arts Live

THIS SUNDAY AT 9 PM
3 Harvard Ave,Allston,02134,US Allston

Cornel West Drops Out of Green Party, Will Run for President as Independent

Cornel West Drops Out of Green Party, Will Run for President as Independent

by Patrick Wilson

October 5, 2023

Cornel West, the outspoken progressive scholar, announced on Thursday that he will not seek the Green Party’s nomination for president, running instead as an independent.

West, who has been a vocal critic of both major political parties, said that he believes the best way to challenge the “entrenched system” is to run outside of the two-party system.

“I’m running for president because I believe that we need a radical new vision for America,” West said in a statement. “I’m running for president because I believe that we need a political revolution.”

West’s decision to run as an independent is likely to be met with mixed reactions. Some progressives have praised West for his willingness to challenge the status quo, while others have expressed concerns that his candidacy could split the progressive vote and help re-elect President Joe Biden.

It is unclear how successful West will be in his independent bid for the presidency. Independents have historically faced long odds in presidential elections, and West will need to raise a significant amount of money and build a strong grassroots organization in order to be competitive.

However, West’s candidacy could have a significant impact on the 2024 presidential election, even if he is not ultimately successful in winning the presidency. West is a charismatic and well-known figure, and his candidacy could help to energize and activate progressive voters.

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