MCLEAN, Virginia, March 26 -- Chamber of Progress, a center-left tech industry policy coalition promoting a progressive future, issued the following news: * * * Boston Weighs Unpopular Delivery Tax Despite Strong Voter Opposition, According To New Statewide Poll 81% of MA voters oppose the creation of delivery taxes As the Boston City Council considers a proposal that would tack on a 15-cent tax to all app-based food delivery orders, Chamber of Progress released new statewide polling showing more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, March 26 -- Oxfam America issued the following news release: * * * Humanitarian operations in Gaza severely hampered; famine risks increasing -- Oxfam Restoring ceasefire deal vital as death toll hits 50,000 and continues to rise amid Israeli airstrikes, aid and power blockades and renewed mass forced displacements Oxfam and partners' operations have been severely hampered as Israel's renewed military assault and ground offensive on Gaza continues into its 7th day. Ox more PR

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, March 25 [Category: Environment] -- The Union of Concerned Scientists posted the following news release: * * * Over 120 Organizations Urge Congress to Protect EPA's Scientific Research Arm The Union of Concerned Scientists, Earthjustice, and 121 other organizations sent a letter to Congress urging lawmakers to support the office and to oppose two bills that would prevent EPA from relying on scientific health assessments produced by the office's Integrated Risk Inform more PR

WOODS HOLE, Massachusetts, March 26 -- Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution issued the following news release: * * * New Study Calls for Uplisting Emperor Penguins to Threatened on IUCN Red List Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution among research groups that offer findings to support the protection of species Scientists at the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI), in collaboration with international partners, have developed a novel approach to addressing uncertainties in ecological an more PR

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, March 25 [Category: Environment] -- The Union of Concerned Scientists posted the following news release: * * * Union of Concerned Scientists Condemns Attacks on Rights and Freedoms Over the last two weeks, the Trump administration has detained green card holders and permanent residents and deported undocumented individuals to foreign prisons without the due process guaranteed by the U.S. Constitution. The administration has also threatened to withhold appropriated fu more PR