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Wheaton College Launches Investigation After Swastikas Found on Campus

Posted by Mike LaChance on November 13, 2019 4 Comments

"In response to the incidents, the college has been hosting educational events."...

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Former MA Governor Deval Patrick Reportedly Considering Jumping Into 2020 Race

Posted by Mike LaChance on November 12, 2019 23 Comments

Now that the 2020 election is a year away, the field of Democratic candidates should be shrinking, not expanding. Last week it was reported that Michael Bloomberg is thinking of jumping into the race. Now former MA Governor Deval Patrick is said to be considering a run.

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Conservative Pundit Andrew Klavan Protested at Boston College

Posted by Mike LaChance on November 10, 2019 1 Comment

“No justice! No peace! No racism at BC!”...

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Democrats Protect Sen. Ed Markey Against Insurgent Challenge By Rep. Joe Kennedy

Posted by Mike LaChance on November 07, 2019 22 Comments

Rep. Joe Kennedy III may end up regretting his decision to abandon his safe seat in Congress to pursue an insurgent campaign against Senator Ed Markey of Massachusetts. Members of his party have lined up to back Markey.

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Protesters Greet Melania Trump at Boston Hospital to Promote Program That Helps Babies Born on Drugs

Posted by Mary Chastain on November 07, 2019 30 Comments

First Lady Melania Trump went to Boston Medical Center (BMC) to promote the hospital's program to cuddle babies born on drugs. The hatred for the Trump family takes precedence over the promotion of a beautiful program to help babies in need. Even though her visit brought attention to BMC's program, around 200 BMC employees protested Melania's visit.

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Students at Williams College Boycotting English Department Over Alleged Racism

Posted by Mike LaChance on November 06, 2019 15 Comments

"we have no choice but to call for an indefinite boycott of all English Department classes (ENGL) that do not engage substantially with race"...

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Girlfriend Indicted for Involuntary Manslaughter in Boyfriend’s Suicide Following “Go Die” Texts

Posted by Fuzzy Slippers on October 30, 2019 25 Comments

Alexander Urtula, 22, committed suicide on May 20, 2019, just hours before he was to graduate from Boston College.  His girlfriend—Inyoung You, 21, of South Korea—has been indicted for involuntary manslaughter in his death.

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Investigation Launched After Swastikas Found on Campus of Smith College

Posted by Mike LaChance on October 29, 2019 14 Comments

"It's scary, because as a community, Smith really does seem like the place where that wouldn't be happening"...

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Student Govt. at UMass Amherst Declares Climate Emergency, Wants School to do Same

Posted by Mike LaChance on October 23, 2019 8 Comments

“Climate change is currently contributing to billions of dollars in poverty and infrastructure damage worldwide, stressing local economies”...

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Smith College Votes for Plan to Divest From Fossil Fuels

Posted by Mike LaChance on October 21, 2019 3 Comments

"6.4 percent of its $1.9 billion endowment is indirectly invested in fossil fuels"...

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Massachusetts Lawmakers Consider Banning Balloons

Posted by Kemberlee Kaye on October 16, 2019 37 Comments

You can always count on state legislatures to focus on important issues, like banning balloons...

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Rep. Joe Kennedy to Challenge Sen. Markey in Massachusetts Senate Race

Posted by Kemberlee Kaye on September 18, 2019 25 Comments

It's official, well, almost. Rep. Joe Kennedy will challenge Sen. Markey. Formal announcement to be made Saturday.

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Tough Luck for Joe Kennedy: Dem Kingmaker Ocasio-Cortez Endorses Ed Markey for Senate

Posted by Mike LaChance on September 15, 2019 8 Comments

We recently wrote about the possibility of Rep. Joe Kennedy challenging Senator Ed Markey in Massachusetts. That's not likely to happen now. The new de facto leader of the Democratic party has gone on record endorsing Ed Markey.

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Joe Kennedy Encounters Democrat Resistance in Possible Bid to Unseat Markey in Senate

Posted by Mike LaChance on September 12, 2019 29 Comments

Rep. Joe Kennedy III (D-MA) is contemplating a challenge to Senator Ed Markey (D-MA) for the seat he currently holds. Joe has aspirations for much higher office, and he doesn't want to wait, but other members of his party are pushing back.

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Director of MIT Media Lab Resigns Over School’s Ties to Jeffrey Epstein

Posted by Mike LaChance on August 23, 2019 2 Comments

"Epstein’s foundation and nonprofit gave MIT at least $200,000, according to public documents"...

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Enough Yet? Obamas Buying $14.8 Million Home on Martha’s Vineyard

Posted by Mike LaChance on August 23, 2019 33 Comments

The Obamas are in the process of buying a 29-acre waterfront estate on Martha's Vineyard. The property belongs to Boston Celtics owner Wyc Grousbeck, and the house boasts seven bedrooms, eight bathrooms, and a pool.

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Court Says UMass Amherst Violated Student’s Due Process Rights

Posted by Mike LaChance on August 11, 2019 14 Comments

A student was accused of assaulting his girlfriend, and the school immediately suspended him.

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Tufts University ‘Art Project’ Will Feature ‘ICE Escape’ Signs in Buildings

Posted by Mike LaChance on July 20, 2019 1 Comment

"Much like fire escape signs, they depict exit routes most effective for evading ICE officers"...

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