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Doing the superdelegate math for Democrats
BOSTON – At stake in one critical area of the Democratic Party's overall presidential nominating process: The 712 superdelegates who'…
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Harvard and Title IX: Survey results in hand, policy debate endures
CAMBRIDGE — Harvard University remains at the forefront of the debate over campus sexual assault, even as a panel of Harvard students and…
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GOP senator questions new Title IX policies
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A Republican senator from the Sooner State may have just kicked the proverbial federal hornet's nest after…
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Friday shocker: Christie backs Trump (with reactions)
FORT WORTH, TEXAS — New Jersey Gov. Christie, whose own presidential ambitions were endorsed by Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker days before the Garden…
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Charles River environmental group accuses EPA of negligence
BOSTON — A lawsuit filed Thursday in federal court by a Charles River environmental advocacy group accuses the Environmental Protection Agency of failing…
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Bathroom bill, abortion funding targeted by activists’ lobbying
BOSTON – More than 50 Bay State residents, all with passionately held pro-family views, rallied in the State House Wednesday and fanned…
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Gas tax option for Mass. towns explored on Beacon Hill
BOSTON – In a brief public hearing lacking of any counter-arguments, members of the Legislature's Joint Revenue Committee listened Tuesday…
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U.S. Rep. Tsongas to face new challenge from GOP’s Wofford
BOSTON – Haverhill Republican Ann Wofford has pulled nomination papers to challenge incumbent U.S. Rep. Niki Tsongas, a Lowell Democrat, in the…
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Gas tax surcharge as a local option set for review
BOSTON – A lawmaker from the Berkshires wants Massachusetts cities and towns to be able to decide for themselves whether to tack a…
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Moulton re-election bid may turn into a free ride
SALEM, Mass. – U.S. Rep. Seth Moulton may get a free ride to re-election in November as no Republican has stepped…
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Boston’s O’Connell featured in pro-Cruz robo-call
A desperate series of last-minute pro-Ted Cruz robocalls ripping GOP presidential frontrunner Donald Trump over the real estate mogul'…
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Ayotte sticks to opposing any Obama Supreme Court nominee
NASHUA, N.H. – U.S. Sen. Kelly Ayotte on Friday doubled down on her contention that the next president should nominate a…
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Rosenberg credited for candor while pressed to expel Sen. Joyce
BOSTON – The executive director of Massachusetts Fiscal Alliance praised Senate President Stanley Rosenberg for his openness in talking Thursday morning about embattled…
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New England brimming with potential Supreme Court appointments
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Speculation surrounding President Barack Obama's short list of candidates to replace U.S. Supreme Court Justice Antonin…
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Harvard grad claims school shirked responsibility in sexual assault case
CAMBRIDGE — An explosive lawsuit filed Tuesday in federal court alleges that Harvard University ignored a student's plea to have an…
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Warren lights up McConnell, GOP over replacing Scalia
WASHINGTON – Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren lit up her social media accounts over the holiday weekend, adding to the powderkeg of partisanship that…
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Gates Foundation tied to suit against Common Core ballot measure
BOSTON – A lawsuit that aims to prevent Massachusetts voters from weighing in on the controversial Common Core educational standards has backing from…
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Potential voter fraud shown in video draws NH AG probe
CONCORD, N.H. – Video that suggests voter fraud during New Hampshire's crucial primary caught the attention of the state Attorney…
