‘I refuse to be complicit’: Boston survivor of human trafficking resigns from federal council
Jose Alfaro, an advocate and local survivor of human trafficking, resigned from his seat on the U.S. Advisory Council on Human Trafficking in protest of the Trump administration and its policies against immigrants, equity and inclusion, and other vulnerable people.
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‘Let Jason’s story not be in vain’: The growing push to toughen Mass. anti-bullying law
Despite a landmark 2010 law, bullying is pervasive across Massachusetts. Children of color are disproportionally affected and school districts are ignoring requests for help.
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How would Massachusetts even enforce minimum age restrictions on social media?
High-profile bills to regulate youth social media use don't go into detail about how tech companies would verify how old someone is. So we asked the governor and experts to explain. -
Average Mass. gas prices top $4 — but vary widely across regions
In Boston, gas costs nearly $4.30 a gallon on average, according to AAA data. But just 25 miles south, in Bristol County, the average is $4.07. -
Salem is the second Gateway City this year to ask residents to consider a tax override
On May 5, voters decide whether to add hundreds of millions of dollars to their property taxes to help fund a new high school. -
Maine Gov. Janet Mills drops US Senate bid ahead of June 9 Democratic primary against Graham Platner
Mills struggled to outshine first-time candidate Graham Platner, her opponent in the Democratic primary. -
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