As elections near, prisoners and advocates push for voting rights behind bars
Proponents began a petition drive to expand voting rights behind bars and to ensure ballot access for those who are still entitled.
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Worcester residents demand more police accountability following DOJ investigation
Federal investigators found officers use excessive force and engage in inappropriate sexual conduct. -
Boston’s new pro women’s soccer team gets a new name: Boston Legacy Football Club
The club’s change before next year’s inaugural season comes after the “BOS Nation FC” moniker was widely criticized. -
Tufts international graduate student taken into ICE custody
The student was reportedly detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials and remains in federal custody, according to an email sent by the university Tuesday evening. -
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In Boston’s Green Dragon Tavern, revolutionaries brewed their plans for resistance
The original tavern was a favorite spot of early colonial Americans like Paul Revere and Samuel Adams.
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What Is Owed?
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The Big Dig
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