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Meghan Keaney Anderson
Meghan Keaney Anderson
Thu, 08/28/2008

Oct 15: Blog Action Day on Poverty

One day. One issue. Get involved.
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Blog Action Day 2008 Poverty from Blog Action Day on Vimeo

Today, right now, one in four American households don’t have enough savings to meet their basic needs if their income is disrupted for more than three months. And we need to talk about it. According to a 2007 report by Brandeis University and Demos, one in four middle-class families are at high risk of slipping out of the middle class. And it's imperative that we come together to talk about it. On October 15 we'll have that chance.  read more »

Meghan Keaney Anderson
Meghan Keaney Anderson
Mon, 08/25/2008

Caribbean Carnival

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On Sunday, fellow U-dubber Danielle Strong and I weaved in and out of the crowds during Cambridge's 16th annual Caribbean Carnival. Based in Afro-Caribbean traditions,the Carnival is a celebration of a diversity of cultures, music and dance. The following are some brilliant photos from photographer Tony Yang who covered the event.

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Meghan Keaney Anderson
Meghan Keaney Anderson
Tue, 08/12/2008

Navigating College Loans

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A CBS report Sunday focused on the Massachusetts Educational Financing Authority (MEFA)'s recent announcement that it will be unable to provide any more private student loans this year. Every year, thousands of local students rely on MEFA and other lenders to help finance their college educations.  read more »

Meghan Keaney Anderson
Meghan Keaney Anderson
Tue, 08/05/2008

Ready for a New England Winter?

Oil Bills expected to top $3,000 for average Mass Households.

According to a UMASS poll released yesterday, residents who heat their home with gas or oil could spend about 30% more, or nearly $1 billion extra this year than last -- a staggering figure which leaves me with one daunting question: Are we ready?  read more »

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