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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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U.S. Representative Seth Moulton is a fan of immigration. The Democrat from Salem hosted a virtual event on his Facebook page on Thursday afternoon praising immigration — making no distinction between legal and illegal immigration, not mentioning any potential downsides, and attacking President Donald Trump.
Around New England
Should the United States pause all immigration to the country for five years? One U.S. Senate candidate in Maine thinks so. Max Linn, an independent candidate who supports President Donald Trump, is running in part on a five-year immigration moratorium to give the country time to fix its immigration
Around New England
A Massachusetts man died from eating too much black licorice on Wednesday of this week. The 54-year-old construction worker reportedly ate "a bag and a half every day for a few weeks" causing his heart to stop, according to the Associated Press.
News
Whether to support the cops or police them took a prominent role in a state representative race debate on the South Shore. Tatyana Semyrog, a Republican challenger, criticized state Representative Josh Cutler (D-Pembroke) for his view of police. Cutler represents the Sixth Plymouth District, which includes Pembroke, Hanson, and most
Around New England
Massachusetts Democratic Senator Ed Markey works in Washington D.C., but he recently made his feelings clear on what he wants to see done at the Massachusetts State House. Markey tweeted in support of the proposed ROE Act. Among other things, the bill would eliminate most restrictions on third-trimester abortions,
Around New England
People will now be able to sit at tables with as many as 10 people inside of restaurants in Massachusetts. Previously, no more than six people could sit at a table because of the coronavirus emergency rules.
News
Tracy Lovvorn worries about the country. The 48-year-old from Grafton says she particularly doesn't like the direction she sees the Democratic Party moving in, which is why she is giving a congressional run another go. Lovvorn, who owns Evolution Physical Therapy in Grafton, ran against U.S. Representative
Politics
Where will Mitt Romney go when he dies? For those unfamiliar with every detail of the Republican U.S. Senator from Utah's life, the answer to that question is unclear. However, at least one Democrat in the Massachusetts House of Representatives predicts it's Hell — as she