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Five Massachusetts Boys Have Won Girls’ Field Hockey League MVP Awards Since 2019
A look at five Massachusetts boys who have won MVP awards in girls’ high school field hockey leagues in recent years.
Five Massachusetts Boys Have Won Girls’ Field Hockey League MVP Awards Since 2019
A look at five Massachusetts boys who have won MVP awards in girls’ high school field hockey leagues in recent years.
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Federal Judge Orders Lexington Schools To Opt Kindergartener Out Of LGBTQ-Themed Books
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.
Public Records, Tax Refunds, Legislator Stipends, and Union Bargaining Petitions Clear Signature Hurdle For 2026 Massachusetts Ballot
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.
‘Why This Holiday?’: Ayanna Pressley’s Kwanzaa Post Sparks Online Firestorm
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.
Left-Leaning $$ Floods Dedham Church As Anti-ICE Nativity Display Remains Up Weeks After Archdiocese Said Take It Down
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.
Maura Healey Says She'll Oppose Massachusetts Rent Control Ballot Question In 2026
She's taking a victory lap for helping get rid of renter-paid broker's fees, but Gov. Maura Healey is against a potential 2026 ballot question that would put a hard cap on annual rent increases.
Not Your Father’s Wall Street Journal: Weekend Edition Article Touts Polyamorous Relations
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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Not Your Father’s Wall Street Journal: Weekend Edition Article Touts Polyamorous Relations
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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Want to Understand The Founding of America? Watch ‘John Adams’ Mini-Series
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Christmas Nativity Scene Ought To Be About Salvation, Not Political Theater
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Boston Archbishop’s Directive To Dedham Pastor Over Anti-ICE Nativity Scene Is A Sign of Hope
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Five Reasons Boston Should Disband Its Reparations Task Force
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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Friendship Is Better Than You Think It Is
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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Eight Supposedly Haunted Places in Massachusetts
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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Massachusetts Must Stop Local Government Overreach To Protect Property Rights
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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Why The New York Times Has No Pro-Trump Columnists
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Are We In The Eighth Inning of This 16-Year Secular Bull Market?
Robert H. Bradley examines whether the 16-year bull market that began in 2009 is nearing its end, analyzing factors like low rates, rising profits, and the AI boom while warning that elevated valuations and global risks may signal we’re in the final innings of this long rally.
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Five Massachusetts Boys Have Won Girls’ Field Hockey League MVP Awards Since 2019
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 Schools To Opt Kindergartener Out Of LGBTQ-Themed Books
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.
Public Records, Tax Refunds, Legislator Stipends, and Union Bargaining Petitions Clear Signature Hurdle For 2026 Massachusetts Ballot
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.
‘Why This Holiday?’: Ayanna Pressley’s Kwanzaa Post Sparks Online Firestorm
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.
Left-Leaning $$ Floods Dedham Church As Anti-ICE Nativity Display Remains Up Weeks After Archdiocese Said Take It Down
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.
Maura Healey Says She'll Oppose Massachusetts Rent Control Ballot Question In 2026
She's taking a victory lap for helping get rid of renter-paid broker's fees, but Gov. Maura Healey is against a potential 2026 ballot question that would put a hard cap on annual rent increases.
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Culture
‘Why This Holiday?’: Ayanna Pressley’s Kwanzaa Post Sparks Online Firestorm
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 Won 11 Girls’ Gymnastics State Titles In Massachusetts In The Past Decade
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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Boy Named Conference MVP In Massachusetts Girls’ Field Hockey After Scoring About Half His Team's Goals
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.
Want to Understand The Founding of America? Watch ‘John Adams’ Mini-Series
Report Says Massachusetts Is Addicted To Gambling Revenue
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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Faith
Left-Leaning $$ Floods Dedham Church As Anti-ICE Nativity Display Remains Up Weeks After Archdiocese Said Take It Down
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.
Massachusetts Bill Would Eliminate Religious Vaccine Exemption
Doctors, lawyers, and faith leaders warn two Massachusetts bills ending the state’s religious vaccine exemption would harm students and violate rights.
Federal Government To Investigate Massachusetts Policy Requiring Foster Parents To Affirm Gender Identity
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 Blast Massachusetts Over Foster Care Ban On Christian Families
Conservatives are speaking out after Massachusetts officials revoked foster licenses from Christian families who refused to comply with gender identity mandates.
Politics
Massachusetts Board Eyes Early 2026 Vote On Three-Year Bachelor's Degree
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.
Winter Special Election Scheduled To Fill Lowell-Based Senate Seat
Voters in Lowell and a few surrounding towns will head to the polls in the winter of 2026 to elect a new senator.
Moulton, Pressley Vote Against Resolution Honoring Charlie Kirk
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: Christian Martyr
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.
Education
Five Massachusetts Boys Have Won Girls’ Field Hockey League MVP Awards Since 2019
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 Schools To Opt Kindergartener Out Of LGBTQ-Themed Books
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 Won 11 Girls’ Gymnastics State Titles In Massachusetts In The Past Decade
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 Schools List ‘Anti-Racist, LGBTQ+ Advocate’ Experience As Preferred Qualification For Math Teacher
Springfield Public Schools is advertising a special education math teaching position that lists “anti-racist” and LGBTQ+ advocacy experience as a preferred qualification.
Boy Named Conference MVP In Massachusetts Girls’ Field Hockey After Scoring About Half His Team's Goals
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.