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Activists in Newton are currently collecting signatures for a measure to repeal the municipal winter parking ban. What seems like a low-impact, hyper-local car issue actually has far-reaching conse... (Read more)

State Treasurer Deborah Goldberg attempted to remove Cannabis Control Commission Chair Shannon O’Brien, alleging gross misconduct, but a Massachusetts judge found Goldberg had committed a “clear er... (Read more)

Buying secondhand offers many advantages that go beyond personal savings. It supports more sustainable consumption, strengthens local communities, and provides access to unique, high-quality items ... (Read more)

Most people don’t care about internet privacy for a variety of reasons: “They’ll get my data anyway” “Advertisements help me pick what to buy” “Staying connected is important to me” Keeping your da... (Read more)

Did you know that your Massachusetts state legislators’ pay largely depends on the whims of their leaders, in the forms of stipends? Consider the effect it has on our lawmaking process that much of... (Read more)

This past week, a number of Massachusetts teachers have been put on leave following social media comments about the assassination of Charlie Kirk. This situation has highlighted a massive gap in ou... (Read more)

New Hampshire and 25 other states challenged a Massachusetts law requiring a permit for a firearm on, in my opinion, shaky ground. There’s a mall in New Hampshire for which the property line extend... (Read more)

Massachusetts is in the crosshairs of the Trump administration. ICE activity is ramping up, and it’s already been disrupting our communities by kidnapping locals and antagonizing people trying to d... (Read more)

Writing to your state legislature is a good first step to channel your political frustration into real world change. A short email or letter, at most 10–15 minutes of your time, goes straight to th... (Read more)

Beyond the obvious fact that choosing violence over peaceful resolution is always a tragedy, I can’t help but feel like this bodes poorly for all of America. As fond as the country is of overlookin... (Read more)