Worcester Human Rights Commissioners say city manager refused to reappoint them
The development comes as commissioners claim Batista continuously rebuffs their suggestions and requests.

50 years after escaping Saigon, a psychologist reflects on her family’s journey to America
We Are ALX, The Massachusetts Taxpayers Foundation and the Mauricio Gastón Institute for Latino Community Development & Public Policy prepared the report, titled “¡Vamos Massachusetts! Unlocking Hispanic/Latino Economic Advancement.”
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From Harvard to ActBlue, here’s how Trump’s battles are playing out in Massachusetts
GBH Political Reporter Adam Reilly has the latest on the escalation of Trump's standoff with Harvard, plus new calls to investigate a major political fundraising platform for the Democratic party based in Somerville. -
Trump orders Justice Department to investigate Democrats' top fundraising platform
ActBlue said it would pursue “all legal avenues to protect and defend itself.” -
75 years ago, the Celtics made history by drafting the NBA’s first Black player
Chuck Cooper was a rookie on the first Celtics team to end the season with a winning record. And a separate pick, Bob Cousy, would eventually become his close friend. -
How will lichen adapt to climate change?
This mysterious indicator species plays an important role of the bottom of the food chain, and is also a habitat for other microorganisms. -
Lawsuit claims Essex County sheriff denies prisoners of hepatitis C treatment
Prisoners' Legal Services said the sheriff’s office is denying treatment to “nearly everyone” with hepatitis C in Essex County jails, despite it being a treatable disease.
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