Have We Forgotten How to Be Human? Dignity & Accountability
by: Mary CoughlinPublished on: 12/10/2026A bold reflection on Title IX, human dignity, and why laws alone are not enough—with a practical rubric for care, equity, and accountability.
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Stop Making Children Pay for Our Priorities
by: Mary CoughlinPublished on: 04/10/2026Stand with MassAIMH to protect Head Start safeguards and invest in young children’s dignity, mental health, relationships, and belonging.
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The Constitution Cannot Save Us From Ourselves
by: Mary CoughlinPublished on: 02/10/2026The Constitution alone cannot protect democracy. A reflection on voting, civic engagement, integrity, constitutional power, and our responsibility to steward the U.S. democratic experiment.
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Babies in ICE Detention: A Call for Accountability
by: Mary CoughlinPublished on: 01/10/2026Children in ICE detention deserve safety, care, and dignity. A trauma-informed care perspective on documented harms and how to demand accountability.
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