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Bernie Sanders Says Joe Manchin Is Intentionally Sabotaging Democratic Agenda

U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders (I-Vermont) says that U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-West Virginia) is intentionally hurting the Democratic Party. Manchin does not support President Joe Biden's Build Back Better social spending agenda — and hasn't negotiated a scaled-down version of the plan that he would

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‘Tide … Is Turning’ On Abortion, Says Pro-Abortion Massachusetts State Senator

An abortion expansion bill Massachusetts state legislators expect to pass "is just an acknowledgement of the tide that is turning, nationally," one of its supporters said. State Senator Joanne Comerford (D-Northampton) made the comment to the Daily Hampshire Gazette.

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Massachusetts Has Lowest Redemption Rate of All Bottle Bill States

When it comes to the 10 states in the country that have bottle bills, Massachusetts stands out. The Bay State has the lowest redemption rate, at 38 percent of eligible bottles, according to Waste Dive. The Massachusetts five-cent deposit applies to carbonated soft drinks, beer, malt beverages, and sparkling water

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Some Massachusetts Crisis Pregnancy Centers Increasing Security In Wake Of Worcester Attacks

Some Massachusetts crisis pregnancy centers are increasing security and are on the alert. The reason?

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As Sports Betting Grows, States Tackle Teenage Problem Gambling

Stateline, an initiative of The Pew Charitable Trusts. By Marsha Mercer With online and retail sports betting now legal in more than 30 states, the portrait of a new problem gambler is emerging: the high school student.

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LeBron Calls Celtics Fans Racist

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James had harsh words for Boston Celtics fans on Friday. James was asked why he hates Boston during a July 15 episode of The Shop, a talk show of which James is a cast member, according to YahooSports.

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Here’s Why Karen Spilka Didn’t Allow Third-Trimester Down Syndrome Abortions In Senate Abortion Bill

When it comes to abortion, the Massachusetts Senate and Massachusetts House of Representatives have a disagreement. Should it be legal to have an abortion after 24 weeks in Massachusetts in cases of severe fetal anomalies?

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Massachusetts House Wants To Expand Lottery

The Massachusetts House of Representatives broke for recess on Wednesday evening with more than 750 amendments to its $3.8 billion economic development bill still waiting to be voted on. However, a provision that would expand access to the Massachusetts lottery had passed.