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Hamilton-Wenham School Committee Member Resigns
David Polito has resigned from the Hamilton-Wenham Regional School Committee following controversy and response to his comments on the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
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Don’t Want To Pay For Abortions? Step One: Bring Ballot Question To Massachusetts Voters
Thomas Harvey argues Massachusetts should amend its constitution to state it doesn’t require taxpayer-funded abortion, launching a 2025 signature drive for a 2028 vote.
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China’s Road Not Taken: Book Review of ‘The Conscience of the Party’
Harvard University Press’s The Conscience of the Party by Robert L. Suettinger explores the life of Hu Yaobang, the Chinese Communist reformer whose rise, downfall, and death helped spark the 1989 Tiananmen Square protests and shaped China’s path toward power.
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Peabody Teacher Won't Return After Celebrating Charlie Kirk's Death
Peabody superintendent says business teacher David Polito will not return to his position after posting a Facebook comment celebrating conservative activist Charlie Kirk’s death. Other Massachusetts teachers face investigations for similar remarks.
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Monica Cannon-Grant Pleads Guilty To Federal Fraud Charges
Boston activist Monica Cannon-Grant pleaded guilty to 18 fraud charges after diverting nonprofit donations and COVID-19 funds for personal use.
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Conservatives Blast Michelle Wu For Criticizing Prop 2 1/2
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu questioned whether Proposition 2 1/2 still works, prompting sharp criticism from conservatives who say weakening the 1980 tax cap would unleash higher property taxes and drive up housing costs.
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Fraud, Improper Benefits Payments Total $11.8 Million For Past Year In Massachusetts
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