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Bay State steps up fight against drug abuse epidemic

BOSTON – Massachusetts is rising up against drug addiction after deaths due to heroin and painkiller dependency climbed 8 percent over the past year. Gov. Charlie Baker has made the issue a priority, as have many lawmakers from across the state. As a result, new laws will come into effect that

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Welfare state hurts Black Americans

The Obama era is nearly over. But Black Americans have not fared well under the administration of America's first Black president. Not only are 10 percent of blacks unemployed, but 27 percent are at or below the poverty rate.