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Marty Walsh Wins Second Term As Mayor of Boston

Matthew McDonald

Marty Walsh was up more than two to one with 58 percent of the vote counted over Tito Jackson, a Boston city councilor. Both are Democrats.

Senate Criminal Justice Bill Would Let Inmates Dictate Prison Based On Gender Identity
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Senate Criminal Justice Bill Would Let Inmates Dictate Prison Based On Gender Identity

Evan Lips

A convict would be able to tell state authorities whether to send the convict to a men's prison or a women's prison based on the convict's stated gender identity, according to a bill passed by the Massachusetts Senate.

The little-noticed provision is tucked away in the massive criminal justice reform bill House members are now considering.

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