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Massachusetts Named 33rd Most Sinful State in the Country

Matthew McDonald

Massachusetts ranks among the lowest five states in thefts per capita and online pornography watching, according to a survey released by WalletHub.com.

The survey attempted to measure what it calls "sin" in seven categories:  "anger and hatred," "jealousy," "excesses and vices," "greed," "lust," "vanity," and "laziness."

Jussie Smollett Isn’t To Blame For Fake Racist Attack, Donald Trump Is
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Jussie Smollett Isn’t To Blame For Fake Racist Attack, Donald Trump Is

Matthew McDonald

Is it too early to start rehabilitating Jussie Smollett?

The television actor has just been charged with faking a hate crime against himself. But his heart was in the right place:  He was trying to bring down two white Donald Trump supporters, one of whom shouted "This is MAGA country" before punching him, calling him racist names, and putting a rope around his neck.

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