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Placing 12 initiative petitions on the ballot in 2026 will take a logistical toll on the state elections division and may complicate local ballot box deposits because voters may need to fill out multiple ballot cards, the state's top elections official said Tuesday.
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The Massachusetts Fiscal Alliance warned that Massachusetts is becoming less competitive as other states cut income tax rates, urging voters to support a ballot question to lower taxes.
Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell joined other states in suing the Trump administration over federal restrictions on gender-related medical treatments for minors and potential Medicaid penalties for providers.
Author Heather Mac Donald questions claims of systemic racism, arguing cultural factors — not discrimination — drive disparities.
A look at five Massachusetts boys who have won MVP awards in girls’ high school field hockey leagues in recent years.
Federal judge orders Lexington Public Schools to opt a kindergartener out of LGBTQ-themed books, finding the district likely violated the family’s First Amendment religious rights.
Four more proposed ballot questions have officially cleared the necessary signatures to move forward on the path to the 2026 ballot, leaving two left to be processed, the state Elections Division announced Tuesday.
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Author Heather Mac Donald questions claims of systemic racism, arguing cultural factors — not discrimination — drive disparities.
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This past Saturday’s Wall Street Journal featured a story in the Mansion section of the newspaper headlined “Three’s Not A Crowd In This Duplex.” It’s not one of the section’s usual stories about homes of the rich and famous.
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Boston is spending $500,000 on a reparations study. Here are five simple reasons why the city should end the task force and focus on real problems facing residents.
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A reflection on what true friendship means through the lens of natural law, explaining why real friends help one another grow in goodness, how using others falls short of love, and why authentic friendship remains one of life’s greatest treasures.
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From the Lizzie Borden House to the Bridgewater Triangle, these eight Massachusetts spots are said to be haunted by ghosts, legends, and local history.
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Rep. John Gaskey argues that Massachusetts landowners face excessive zoning and permitting restrictions that limit their property rights. He calls for a state study to examine local government overreach and restore balance between regulation and individual freedom.
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Placing 12 initiative petitions on the ballot in 2026 will take a logistical toll on the state elections division and may complicate local ballot box deposits because voters may need to fill out multiple ballot cards, the state's top elections official said Tuesday.
The Massachusetts Fiscal Alliance warned that Massachusetts is becoming less competitive as other states cut income tax rates, urging voters to support a ballot question to lower taxes.
Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell joined other states in suing the Trump administration over federal restrictions on gender-related medical treatments for minors and potential Medicaid penalties for providers.
A look at five Massachusetts boys who have won MVP awards in girls’ high school field hockey leagues in recent years.
Federal judge orders Lexington Public Schools to opt a kindergartener out of LGBTQ-themed books, finding the district likely violated the family’s First Amendment religious rights.
Four more proposed ballot questions have officially cleared the necessary signatures to move forward on the path to the 2026 ballot, leaving two left to be processed, the state Elections Division announced Tuesday.
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Rep. Ayanna Pressley (D-Hyde Park) is facing criticism after wishing her social media followers a happy Kwanzaa, drawing pushback from critics who argue the holiday is both fringe and rooted in a controversial ideological history.
Boys have captured 11 girls’ high school gymnastics state championships in Massachusetts over the past decade, a result of a longstanding state policy allowing boys to compete on girls’ teams.
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A boy playing girls’ field hockey in Massachusetts was named conference MVP after scoring nearly half his team’s goals, highlighting the state’s unique athletic eligibility rules.
A new MassBudget report says Massachusetts now relies on $1.5 billion in annual gambling revenue while problem gambling harms lower-income residents the most. The study urges policy changes to reduce harm and direct more revenue to communities in need.
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A Dedham Catholic church says it has received an outpouring of left-leaning support and donations after refusing to remove an anti-ICE Nativity display ordered taken down by the Archdiocese of Boston.
Doctors, lawyers, and faith leaders warn two Massachusetts bills ending the state’s religious vaccine exemption would harm students and violate rights.
The U.S. Administration for Children and Families has launched an investigation into Massachusetts’s policy requiring foster parents to affirm a child’s gender identity, following complaints from Christian families who say it violates their religious freedom.
Conservatives are speaking out after Massachusetts officials revoked foster licenses from Christian families who refused to comply with gender identity mandates.
The Board of Higher Education is on track to vote in early 2026 on whether to allow public and private colleges and universities in Massachusetts to offer three-year bachelor's degrees, reducing the typical 120-credit requirement.
Voters in Lowell and a few surrounding towns will head to the polls in the winter of 2026 to elect a new senator.
The U.S. House voted 310-58 to honor the late conservative activist Charlie Kirk with a National Day of Remembrance, but Massachusetts Democrats Seth Moulton and Ayanna Pressley opposed the resolution, citing concerns over its portrayal of Kirk.
Charlie Kirk, founder of Turning Point USA, was assassinated at age 31 for his unwavering Christian faith, not his politics. Known for sharing the Gospel at every rally, Kirk spoke with conviction and respect while opposing the transgender movement.
A look at five Massachusetts boys who have won MVP awards in girls’ high school field hockey leagues in recent years.
Federal judge orders Lexington Public Schools to opt a kindergartener out of LGBTQ-themed books, finding the district likely violated the family’s First Amendment religious rights.
Boys have captured 11 girls’ high school gymnastics state championships in Massachusetts over the past decade, a result of a longstanding state policy allowing boys to compete on girls’ teams.
Springfield Public Schools is advertising a special education math teaching position that lists “anti-racist” and LGBTQ+ advocacy experience as a preferred qualification.
A boy playing girls’ field hockey in Massachusetts was named conference MVP after scoring nearly half his team’s goals, highlighting the state’s unique athletic eligibility rules.