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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.
David DeCoste
Beacon Hill's Republican leadership may see its first shake-up in more than 15 years, as state Representative Marc Lombardo (R-Billerica) announced Wednesday that he plans to challenge his colleague Brad Jones (R-North Reading) for the House Minority Leader position. "Massachusetts is at a crossroads," Lombardo said
Boston Red Sox
Johnny Damon was a fan favorite for two rival franchises — and helped each win a World Series. Damon became a household name during his time with the Boston Red Sox, playing a vital role in breaking the team's 86-year World Series drought in 2004. He even hit a
Maura Healey
Former Massachusetts Attorney General and Lieutenant Governor Francis Bellotti died Tuesday, December 17. Bellotti was 101 years old.
Massachusetts Republican Party
The Massachusetts Republican Party hascondemned U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Cambridge) over a controversial remark she made in the wake of the recent death of a health insurance executive. UnitedHealthcare chief executive officer Brian Thompson was assassinated in New York on December 4, 2024, and a 26-year-old man arrested in
2025 Defense Authorization Act
No one from the Massachusetts congressional delegation voted in favor of the 2025 National Defense Authorization Act this week. The bill (H.R. 5009) would allocate $895 billion for the U.S. military next year. It passed 281-140 in the U.S. House of Representatives on Wednesday, December 11; 200
Boston Red Sox
The Boston Red Sox had one of the top catching prospects in Major League Baseball: Kyle Teel. However, they traded him for Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Garrett Crochet in a deal announced on Wednesday, December 11.
Brazilian national in Plymouth
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials announced the arrest of a 21-year-old Brazilian illegal immigrant in Plymouth, Massachusetts, this week. Enforcement and Removal Operations Boston arrested Luan Lucas De Sousa Goncalves, whom local authorities have charged with rape and indecent assault and battery on a person over 14.
Massachusetts Republican Party
The Massachusetts Republican Party recently took a symbolic stand against males in women's sports. The MassGOP state committee passed "A resolution to protect girls and empower women in sports" at its December 4, 2024, meeting at AC Hotel in Worcester. The measure passed unanimously: 53-0.