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Abortion

Stop public funding of abortions

Roe v. Wade stands among the most recognizable and controversial Supreme Court decisions in American history. The 1973 ruling upended abortion laws and regulations in all 50 states and triggered a pitched political and legal battle that still rages today. If a group of pro-life activists has any success, that

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Markey wants smoking age raised to 21

Sen. Edward Markey has joined his colleagues in filing legislation raising the smoking age to 21. Markey announced Wednesday that he's joining Sen. Brian Schatz of Hawaii, Sen. Dick Durbin of Illinois and Sen. Sherrod Brown of Ohio to introduce the Tobacco to 21 Act banning the sale

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A New England guide to Oktoberfest

With Oktoberfest activities already starting across the Atlantic Ocean in Germany, many Bostonian's are eager to start celebrations. This weekend kicks off the start of many Oktoberfest celebrations both here in Boston and in the surrounding areas. If you have an appreciation for beer and want to rejoice,

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Mass. pastor faces possible fine for harsh anti-gay efforts in Uganda

(RNS) — The Rev. Scott Lively runs a Bible study four mornings a week at Holy Grounds Coffee House in Springfield, Mass. His Abiding Truth Ministries provides meals and movies for the homeless and hosts about 45 people at Sunday services. But outside of Springfield, Lively is not universally loved. The

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Senate reaches compromise on partial-fill prescriptions

STATE HOUSE — Hours of backroom deliberations resulted in an agreement in the Senate Thursday that would permit pharmacists to dispense a lesser amount than prescribed of a schedule II prescription drug, a category that includes the most dangerous painkillers. The provision was included in a Senate bill (S 2020) aimed

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Toddler’s death prompts Baker to promise child-welfare agency fix

BOSTON — The death of an Auburn toddler in a foster home Aug. 15 led investigators to fault the state Department of Children and Families in a review released Thursday, prompting Gov. Charlie Baker to say that his administration will pursue reforms to "get it right." Agency workers had

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Sanctuary cities violate the rule of law

Ours is a "government of laws, and not of men." – John Adams The unparalleled success we have achieved as a people is a direct result of our adherence to the values laid out in America's founding documents and our common respect for the rule of law.

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Key house chair challenges MBTA’s portrayal of growing deficits

STATE HOUSE — As state transportation officials grapple with a yawning projected deficits and spotty performance at the MBTA, they confronted a philosophical disagreement on Wednesday from Rep. William Straus, the House's pointman on transportation. A report of the MBTA's Fiscal and Management Control Board identified a