Massachusetts Tag

A good time was had by all

Posted by William A. Jacobson on December 13, 2019 12 Comments

I'm really not thrilled with the Featured Image. I look McSmirky. But it's the only close up of me at the podium I have from my lecture last night at the invitation of the Sharon (MA) Republican Town Committee.

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Swastikas Discovered on Men’s Room Door at Worcester State University

Posted by Mike LaChance on December 09, 2019 4 Comments

"were removed by facilities staff and the incident remained under investigation"...

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Upcoming Lecture: “The War on Conservative Speech – From Campus to Culture” (December 12, Sharon, MA)

Posted by William A. Jacobson on December 05, 2019 18 Comments

On December 12, 2019, at 7 p.m., in Sharon, Massachusetts, I will be giving a lecture on "The War on Conservative Speech - From Campus to Culture," at the invitation of the Sharon Republican Town Committee:

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Holy Cross Student Protesters Try to Shout Down Speech by Heather Mac Donald

Posted by Mike LaChance on November 29, 2019 20 Comments

Manhattan Institute scholar Heather Mac Donald gave a speech at the College of the Holy Cross in Massachusetts recently, but the event was marred by students who tried to shout her down.

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Boston College Students and Faculty Want School to Reject Koch Foundation Funding

Posted by Mike LaChance on November 20, 2019 1 Comment

“climate denier dollars.”...

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Does Anyone Know Why Deval Patrick is Running for President? Does He?

Posted by Mike LaChance on November 15, 2019 41 Comments

Former Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick has made it official. He is joining the race for the Democratic nomination in 2020. The question many people are asking now is: Why?

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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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