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Harvard Shuts Down DEI Offices
Harvard College is closing its diversity offices for minority, LGBTQ, and women students — and merging them into a new umbrella center that no longer refers to race, gender, or sexual orientation.
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Six Unique Activities To Try In New England This Summer
Summer in New England doesn’t have to be about beaches, clam chowder and overpriced trips to Fenway Park. If you’re looking to break the routine and try something more unique — here are five activities worth checking out before Labor Day hits.
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Topless Political Protest Planned Near Massachusetts State House Next Month
Organizers plan to hold a topless protest in Boston next month, advocating for the right of women to go topless in public in Massachusetts.
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Massachusetts Bill Seeks To Let Students, Campers Use Sunscreen
In public schools and summer camps across Massachusetts, students cannot use sunscreen without a doctor's note.
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Jake Auchincloss Says Cities Must Police Quality-of-Life Violations
When it comes to crime, U.S. Rep. Jake Auchincloss (D-Newton) differs from some of his Democratic peers.
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Genderless Democrat Primaries Seth Moulton Over Transgender Athlete Stance
A genderless Democratic Congressional candidate who is challenging U.S. Rep. Seth Moulton (D-Salem) in the state's Sixth Congressional District identifies – and takes issue with the sitting congressman's stance on males competing in women's sports.
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Five Crazy Ways Boston Has Spent Taxpayer Money This Year
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu’s administration awarded $200,000 in grants this spring through the city’s “Beyond Pride” program, aimed at supporting LGBTQ+ organizations in the city. The funding went to 45 groups, with awards ranging from $500 to $15,000.
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Massachusetts State Rep Admits To Facts In Drunk Driving Case
After an initial arraignment during which a not guilty plea was entered for him, Rep. John Lawn (D-Watertown) admitted to the facts as he faced charges of drunken driving and leaving the scene of a crash in a Boston courtroom Thursday.