Sure, Barney Frank could be ‘really acerbic’ to reporters. But he was never anti-media.
The former Congressman from Massachusetts had a reputation for pushing back on reporters' questions. But he was also among the most accessible politicians to the media.
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Worcester vs. Worcester: Massachusetts and England's forgotten soccer matches, 100 years ago
In the 1920s, soccer players from Worcester and its namesake in England faced off in a series of matches.
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After banning security tools, state will now allow them for staff at Tewksbury State Hospital
The Massachusetts Nurses Association said the state has agreed to reinstate the use of tools including pepper gel, baton, and handcuffs in non-clinical areas after several reports of violent incidents over the past month. -
At unique May Day protest, ICE fears loom large over immigrant labor, life
The rally, organized by LUCE Immigrant Justice Network and allies, included several undocumented immigrants who spoke about their own personal interactions with ICE. -
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Under the Radar speaks with author Mark Oppenheimer about his new biography detailing the life of the wildly successful children's book author, Judy Blume.
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