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This Labor Day, Remember Massachusetts Workers Can Be Forced to Pay Union Dues or Else Be Fired
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This Labor Day, Remember Massachusetts Workers Can Be Forced to Pay Union Dues or Else Be Fired
This Labor Day, you and your loved ones might be shopping for back-to-school supplies or gathering for a neighborhood barbeque...
State’s Pharmacy Benefit Managers ‘Reform’ Push Risks Higher Costs for Massachusetts Residents
Sheriff Steven Tompkins Steps Aside Amid Federal Charges; Deputy Quietly Installed As Interim Suffolk Sheriff
The deputy poised to oversee Suffolk County corrections while Sheriff Steven Tompkins fights federal extortion charges has worked for the department for two years, but was only moved into position to assume leadership of it last week.
Feds Order Massachusetts To Strip Gender Identity From Sex Ed Materials Or Lose Federal Funds
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has ordered Massachusetts to remove all references to gender identity from federally funded sex education materials within 60 days or face potential loss of federal funding.
Feds Probe Burlington Schools Over Sex Survey
The U.S. Department of Education has launched an investigation into Burlington Public Schools over a student survey that included questions about sexual activity, gender identity, and other sensitive topics.
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This Labor Day, Remember Massachusetts Workers Can Be Forced to Pay Union Dues or Else Be Fired
This Labor Day, you and your loved ones might be shopping for back-to-school supplies or gathering for a neighborhood barbeque...
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State’s Pharmacy Benefit Managers ‘Reform’ Push Risks Higher Costs for Massachusetts Residents
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Trump Is Right To Send The National Guard To Washington
The era of defining crime deviancy down is over. That is the most important message to come out of President Trump’s deployment of the National Guard to Washington, D.C.
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Harvard’s Hiring Freeze Exceptions Suggest More Is Afoot In Cambridge Than Meets The Ear
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Personal Reflections on the Life and Legacy of Dr. James Dobson
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Is Donald Trump Going To Heaven?
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Sheriff Steven Tompkins Steps Aside Amid Federal Charges; Deputy Quietly Installed As Interim Suffolk Sheriff
The deputy poised to oversee Suffolk County corrections while Sheriff Steven Tompkins fights federal extortion charges has worked for the department for two years, but was only moved into position to assume leadership of it last week.
Feds Order Massachusetts To Strip Gender Identity From Sex Ed Materials Or Lose Federal Funds
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has ordered Massachusetts to remove all references to gender identity from federally funded sex education materials within 60 days or face potential loss of federal funding.
Feds Probe Burlington Schools Over Sex Survey
The U.S. Department of Education has launched an investigation into Burlington Public Schools over a student survey that included questions about sexual activity, gender identity, and other sensitive topics.
ICE Promises Greater Presence In Boston
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is preparing to expand operations in Boston after Mayor Michelle Wu rejected U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi’s demand that the city dismantle its sanctuary policies.
Center-Left Think Tank Urges Democrats To Drop Woke Jargon
Third Way, a center-left think tank in Washington, is urging Democrats to abandon certain progressive buzzwords it says alienate voters and make the party sound out of touch.
Five Questions For Payton Tolle: Boston Red Sox Top Prospect Q&A (Part Two)
Red Sox top prospect Payton Tolle reflects on his multi-sport background, advice for young athletes, and what it’s like being recognized as Boston’s No. 1 prospect.
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Center-Left Think Tank Urges Democrats To Drop Woke Jargon
Third Way, a center-left think tank in Washington, is urging Democrats to abandon certain progressive buzzwords it says alienate voters and make the party sound out of touch.
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Five Questions For Payton Tolle: Boston Red Sox Top Prospect Q&A (Part One)
Red Sox top prospect Payton Tolle talks about his rise through the minors, his two-way college career, and how faith shapes his journey in an exclusive NewBostonPost Q&A.
Five Questions For Justin Slaten: Boston Red Sox Pitcher Q&A
Red Sox reliever Justin Slaten talks about his Rule 5 Draft journey, thriving as a rookie, collecting football cards, and growing up with a love for sports in an exclusive NewBostonPost interview.
Group Holding Topless Rights Protest In Boston Next Week Supports Population Control
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Why I Am Not Flying The Rainbow Flag This Month
Quincy Residents Sue City Over Saint Statues Planned For Public Safety Building
A group of Quincy residents is suing the city in state court to stop the installation of statues depicting two Catholic saints in front of a new $175 million public safety building...
Seven Things Pope Leo Can Do To Be Better Than Pope Francis
The new pontiff elected Thursday, May 8 is Pope Leo XIV. America's first pope, the former Cardinal Robert Prevost grew up just south of Chicago. He is a Chicago White Sox fan and a Villanova University alumnus.
Massachusetts Leaders React: Mourning Pope Francis's Death
Pope Francis died early Monday morning, prompting sadness and grief aross the world. The 88-year-old, who had served since 2013, suffered a stroke and heart failure. He had also been dealing with chronic lung problems.
Politics
Five Massachusetts Politicians Who Have Advocated For Fireworks Legalization
When it comes to fireworks, Massachusetts is an outlier. It's the only state where all consumer fireworks are illegal. Here are some politicians who want to change that.
Every Town Cape Cod State Rep Represents Calls For His Resignation In Wake of No-Shows After Criminal Charges
Every town State Representative Chris Flanagan (D-Dennis) represents has now formally asked him to resign from the Massachusetts House of Representatives.
Scott Brown Announces U.S. Senate Bid In New Hampshire
Former U.S. Sen. Scott Brown (R-Massachusetts) entered the 2026 race for U.S. Senate in New Hampshire on Wednesday, saying he wants a “better America” and a “new generation of leadership” in Washington.
Massachusetts Unemployment Rate Climbs To Highest Mark Since 2021
The unemployment rate in Massachusetts has reached its highest level during Governor Maura Healey’s time in office, and critics are pointing to her administration’s policies as a driving factor.
Education
Feds Order Massachusetts To Strip Gender Identity From Sex Ed Materials Or Lose Federal Funds
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has ordered Massachusetts to remove all references to gender identity from federally funded sex education materials within 60 days or face potential loss of federal funding.
Feds Probe Burlington Schools Over Sex Survey
The U.S. Department of Education has launched an investigation into Burlington Public Schools over a student survey that included questions about sexual activity, gender identity, and other sensitive topics.
Harvard Shuts Down Gender Equity Office
Casey Affleck Backs Massachusetts Legislation Requiring More Humane Treatment For Monkeys
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.