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Tom Joyce is a seasoned journalist and political commentator with a rich background in covering politics, sports, and pop culture. Since 2019, Tom has been a prominent contributor to NewBostonPost.
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To attend both public and private schools in Massachusetts, students must prove that they're vaccinated against certain diseases, unless they have a medical or religious exemption. Now, some lawmakers on Beacon Hill want to eliminate the religious exemption.
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Two members of the Boston Red Sox are American League All-Stars this season: third baseman Rafael Devers and shortstop Xander Bogaerts. Devers will be the starting third baseman for the American League in the Tuesday, July 19 contest at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles. Bogaerts will serve as a bench
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U.S. Representative Ayanna Pressley (D-Hyde Park) supports Maura Healey in the race for governor. Pressley endorsed the incumbent attorney general, who is the only Democrat in the race. She did not release a statement endorsing Healey.
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Whitman Republican Rayla Campbell is holding a fund raiser in West Bridgewater later this month to help support her run for Secretary of the Commonwealth. Campbell's event is scheduled for 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, July 21 at Hardy's Pub & Restaurant in
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U.S. Representative Ro Khanna (D-California) has had his name come up in various reports of progressives who could run for president in 2024. However, Khanna said during a recent trip to New Hampshire that he doesn't plan on running.
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A pair of crisis pregnancy centers in Worcester were vandalized by suspected abortion supporters early Thursday. The attack, which included broken glass and graffiti, occurred hours after Massachusetts attorney general Maura Healey's office put out an anti-crisis-pregnancy-center advisory to Bay Staters.
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A debate between the two Massachusetts Republicans running for governor is set for later this month. Wrentham businessman Chris Doughty and former state representative Geoff Diehl (R-Whitman) plan to debate live on The Howie Carr Show at 6 p.m. Wednesday, July 20. Carr is the moderator.
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The federal minimum wage in the United States is $7.25 per hour. The figure has not changed since 2009; and raising the wage does not appear to be a priority of President Joe Biden's administration.