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Thousands of indigent defendants last month did not have an attorney defending them, undermining their constitutional right to have representation and risking the dismissal of as many criminal cases covering a wide range of charges, according to court filings reviewed by the NewBostonPost.
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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent attacked U.S. Senators Elizabeth Warren and Amy Klobuchar this week, calling them “failures” and accusing them of blocking efforts to reopen the federal government.
Sen. Edward Markey holds a 19-point lead over U.S. Rep. Seth Moulton in the race for the seat Markey holds, but the polling numbers tighten up with U.S. Rep. Ayanna Pressley in the race.
A boy helped South Shore Tech’s girls’ volleyball team win a state vocational championship — highlighting Massachusetts’ unique policy that lets boys compete in girls’ sports.
The Board of Higher Education is on track to vote in early 2026 on whether to allow public and private colleges and universities in Massachusetts to offer three-year bachelor's degrees, reducing the typical 120-credit requirement.
From the Lizzie Borden House to the Bridgewater Triangle, these eight Massachusetts spots are said to be haunted by ghosts, legends, and local history.
The House will vote Wednesday on a sweeping early literacy reform bill, aiming to reverse what leaders are calling "troubling trends" in student reading rates.
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From the Lizzie Borden House to the Bridgewater Triangle, these eight Massachusetts spots are said to be haunted by ghosts, legends, and local history.
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Rep. John Gaskey argues that Massachusetts landowners face excessive zoning and permitting restrictions that limit their property rights. He calls for a state study to examine local government overreach and restore balance between regulation and individual freedom.
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Robert H. Bradley examines whether the 16-year bull market that began in 2009 is nearing its end, analyzing factors like low rates, rising profits, and the AI boom while warning that elevated valuations and global risks may signal we’re in the final innings of this long rally.
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Voters in Massachusetts deserve leaders who put their interests first. Unfortunately, Congressman Jake Auchincloss’s record shows he’s more focused on protecting the special interests that helped send him to Washington
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A day after an Islamist rampage against a British synagogue and two days after the indictment in Berlin of three suspected Hamas members for planning terror attacks in Germany, German chancellor Friedrich Merz and French president Emanuel Macron...
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Reflecting on J.R.R. Tolkien’s words about food, cheer, and song, Susan Arico explores natural law, the basic goods of life, and what truly leads to human flourishing beyond “hoarded gold.”
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Thomas Harvey argues Massachusetts should amend its constitution to state it doesn’t require taxpayer-funded abortion, launching a 2025 signature drive for a 2028 vote.
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Harvard University Press’s The Conscience of the Party by Robert L. Suettinger explores the life of Hu Yaobang, the Chinese Communist reformer whose rise, downfall, and death helped spark the 1989 Tiananmen Square protests and shaped China’s path toward power.
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Thousands of indigent defendants last month did not have an attorney defending them, undermining their constitutional right to have representation and risking the dismissal of as many criminal cases covering a wide range of charges, according to court filings reviewed by the NewBostonPost.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent attacked U.S. Senators Elizabeth Warren and Amy Klobuchar this week, calling them “failures” and accusing them of blocking efforts to reopen the federal government.
Sen. Edward Markey holds a 19-point lead over U.S. Rep. Seth Moulton in the race for the seat Markey holds, but the polling numbers tighten up with U.S. Rep. Ayanna Pressley in the race.
A boy helped South Shore Tech’s girls’ volleyball team win a state vocational championship — highlighting Massachusetts’ unique policy that lets boys compete in girls’ sports.
The Board of Higher Education is on track to vote in early 2026 on whether to allow public and private colleges and universities in Massachusetts to offer three-year bachelor's degrees, reducing the typical 120-credit requirement.
The House will vote Wednesday on a sweeping early literacy reform bill, aiming to reverse what leaders are calling "troubling trends" in student reading rates.
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From the Lizzie Borden House to the Bridgewater Triangle, these eight Massachusetts spots are said to be haunted by ghosts, legends, and local history.
Attorney General Andrea Campbell joined 38 attorneys general from both parties, urging Congress to close the 2018 Farm Bill’s hemp loophole, which they say has enabled the sale of dangerous synthetic THC products.
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Red Sox prospect Franklin Arias discusses adjusting to baseball in the United States, childhood memories, first impressions of Portland, life off the field, and which major league pitcher he wants to face.
Red Sox prospect Franklin Arias talks about memorable fan interactions, his time playing different positions, being ranked the organization’s top prospect, and what Red Sox fans should know about him.
Somerset Berkley defeated Watertown 4-3 to snap the nation’s longest active high school sports winning streak. Junior Ryan Crook, a boy on the girls’ field hockey team, made a key impact in the upset.
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The U.S. Administration for Children and Families has launched an investigation into Massachusetts’s policy requiring foster parents to affirm a child’s gender identity, following complaints from Christian families who say it violates their religious freedom.
Conservatives are speaking out after Massachusetts officials revoked foster licenses from Christian families who refused to comply with gender identity mandates.
Alliance Defending Freedom attorneys filed a federal lawsuit Wednesday on behalf of two Massachusetts families after the state told them they could no longer serve as foster parents because of their religious beliefs.
The Board of Higher Education is on track to vote in early 2026 on whether to allow public and private colleges and universities in Massachusetts to offer three-year bachelor's degrees, reducing the typical 120-credit requirement.
Voters in Lowell and a few surrounding towns will head to the polls in the winter of 2026 to elect a new senator.
The U.S. House voted 310-58 to honor the late conservative activist Charlie Kirk with a National Day of Remembrance, but Massachusetts Democrats Seth Moulton and Ayanna Pressley opposed the resolution, citing concerns over its portrayal of Kirk.
Charlie Kirk, founder of Turning Point USA, was assassinated at age 31 for his unwavering Christian faith, not his politics. Known for sharing the Gospel at every rally, Kirk spoke with conviction and respect while opposing the transgender movement.
A boy helped South Shore Tech’s girls’ volleyball team win a state vocational championship — highlighting Massachusetts’ unique policy that lets boys compete in girls’ sports.
The Board of Higher Education is on track to vote in early 2026 on whether to allow public and private colleges and universities in Massachusetts to offer three-year bachelor's degrees, reducing the typical 120-credit requirement.
A Pioneer Institute report says Massachusetts’s $100 million investment to expand vocational-technical education is a good start but more is needed to eliminate an 8,100-seat shortage, especially in struggling medium-size cities.
Bipartisan legislation on Beacon Hill would ban artificial food dyes like Red 40 and Yellow 5 from snacks and drinks sold in schools. Supporters say the move would help improve student behavior, focus, and learning in the classroom.