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Potential Democratic Candidate for Governor of Massachusetts Reveals She’s An Ayanna Pressley Fan

Where does Danielle Allen stand on the issues? The Democrat and Harvard University professor is exploring a run for governor, so her exact positions are still unclear. However, what is clear is that she's a fan of U.S. Representative Ayanna Pressley (D-Dorchester).

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U.S. Senate To Hold Confirmation Hearing For Marty Walsh This Week

U.S. senators plan to pepper Boston Mayor Marty Walsh with questions later this week. Walsh, who is President Joe Biden's pick to serve as federal Department of Labor secretary, has a hearing scheduled for about 10 a.m. Thursday, February 4, as CBS Boston reports.

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Joe Kennedy III Joins CNN As A Contributor

Former U.S. Representative Joseph P. Kennedy III (D-Newton) has a new gig:  as a contributor on CNN. Kennedy made his debut on the network this past Friday to talk about the proposed coronavirus relief package, as NBC Boston reports.

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Chelmsford Selectmen Decline To Sign Onto ‘White Privilege’ in ‘Anti-Racism’ Proclamation

Members of the town of Chelmsford's top board have refused to sign a proclamation aimed at getting them to acknowledge their white privilege. Chelmsford selectmen praised the town's new Diversity, Racial Equity, and Inclusion Committee during an online board meeting this past week, but balked at

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New Law School Dean Scott Brown ‘Disgusted With Politics,’ Declines Comment on Trump

By Matt Murphy State House News Service

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Massachusetts Ranks 49th Out of 50 States In Coronavirus Vaccine Distribution

Massachusetts might rank high in terms of professional sports championships, but it's not faring well in vaccine distribution. As of Sunday afternoon, January 31, Massachusetts ranked 49th out of 50 states in America in terms of coronavirus vaccine distribution. The state had administered 51.6 percent of the

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It’s Official: Utah Republicans Loathe Mitt Romney

U.S. Senator Mitt Romney (R-Utah) has a positive approval rating in his state — but it's largely due to his overwhelming popularity among Democrats. A recent Deseret News poll showed Romney with an 50 percent approval rating and 44 percent disapproval rating in Utah. The approval, however, largely

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Ayanna Pressley Calls Pro-Life Policies Racist

U.S. Representative Ayanna Pressley (D-Dorchester) offered praise for President Joe Biden and his administration for the pro-abortion agenda, calling pro-life policies racist in the process. Pressley put out a statement on Thursday in response to a pair of executive orders signed by President Biden as well as another policy