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Danielle Allen Drops Out Of Governor’s Race
Harvard professor Danielle Allen won't be the next governor of Massachusetts. The Democrat dropped out of the 2022 gubernatorial race on Tuesday.
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Transgender Conservative Former State Representative Running For State Representative Once Again
It's a new year, and that means a former Boston city councilor and state representative will seek elected office once again. Althea Garrison, 82, holds the distinction of being the first openly transgender state representative in Massachusetts history. Now, the conservative wants the seat back.
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Emily Burns Withdraws From Congressional Race
Emily Burns is no longer running for Congress this year. The Newton resident and libertarian Republican announced on Monday that she is moving to Texas and won't continue to pursue her run in the Fourth Congressional District in the Commonwealth.
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Bernie Sanders Endorses Against Conservative Democratic Congressman
U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders (I-Vermont) isn't supporting a Democratic Congressman who is up for re-election this year. Sanders endorsed challenger Jessica Cisneros over incumbent U.S. Representative Henry Cuellar (D-Texas) in the March 1 Democratic primary in the state's 28th district.
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Ayanna Pressley Bill Would Require Paid Abortion Leave Nationwide
Paid abortion leave exists in a few liberal cities in the United States. However, if U.S. Representative Ayanna Pressley (D-Hyde Park) had it her way, it would be a practice across the country.
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Lori Trahan Endorses Diana DiZoglio For Massachusetts State Auditor
State Senator Diana DiZoglio (D-Methuen) got a prominent endorsement in her bid for state auditor over the weekend. DiZoglio, 38, now has the backing of U.S. Representative Lori Trahan (D-Westford) in the race.
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MIAA To End Student-Athlete Mask Mandate
High school sports soon won't require masks in many Bay State communities. The Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association recently announced that its mask mandate for student-athletes will no longer apply. The MIAA's change in policy mirrors that of the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education; the
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Massachusetts Democratic Candidate For Governor Says She’d Support Voter ID
Massachusetts doesn't require people to show identification to vote. A Democratic candidate for governor said that she's willing to change that.