Corporatism, Racism, & Political Correctness in MA
- Ed Markey calls ICE action at oath ceremony “cruel . . . racism” – The Boston Globe
- Boston police internal probe finds officers disregarded supervisor in fatal Dorchester crash
- Brian Walshe’s claim wife Ana died of natural causes ‘defies common sense,’ prosecutors say as deliberations begin
- The convention center authority has a long history of racial issues. Now its new Black CEO …
- Harris Faulkner forced to clarify “KillJoy Reid” comments: “We don’t mean anybody any harm”
- Year in review: Top 10 stories of 2025 | UMass Law
- Nolte: Joy Reid Posts Video About How ‘Jingle Bells’ Is Racist – Breitbart
- Boston Black Reparations and It’s White Churches – Massachusetts Peace Action
- Joy Reid reposts viral video calling ‘Jingle Bells’ racist as Christmas carol faces new scrutiny
Economy/Regulations/Taxes
- Mass. officials raise concerns about rising health care costs as ACA subsidy deadline looms
- As layoffs loom, schools to offer early retirement – The Concord Bridge
- US States With the Highest Median Annual Household Income – World Atlas
- Mass. residents could face steep health care costs as ACA subsidies set to expire – WCVB
- Here’s when the first pot lounges could open in Mass., and where they might be
- After years of delays, state commission approves final rules for cannabis cafes – Boston.com
- Smoke clears, pot cafes approved in Massachusetts
- BPDA, Boston Zoning Commission Approves New Zoning – The National Law Review
Rights
- Amherst attorney part of group urging state to investigate federal agents – Greenfield Recorder
- Advances – A look at the week of Dec. 14, 2025
- Jury deliberates Brian Walshe case as defense cites ‘panic and fear’ | Court TV
- Registered Nurse (RN) – Home Health – $60+ per visit | The Massachusetts Society of …
- Introducing the AI Civil Rights Act: Solving Imaginary Problems With Terrible Solutions
- Kevin Wall of Worcester Encourages Greater Civic Engagement Around Civil Liberties
- U.S. Supreme Court To Discuss Case Challenging Federal Marijuana Prohibition This Week
- Kevin Wall Worcester: Local Voices Add Perspective as Civil Liberties Take Center Stage
Education
- Boston Focus, 12.12.25 – by Will Austin
- Non-MCAS, ‘Competency Determination’ Guidelines Debated By School Committee
- Elite liberal arts school Amherst College held ‘disgusting’ orientation performance — where students mimicked sex acts
- Swampscott schools show stable enrollment for ’25-’26 – Itemlive
- Massachusetts audit chastises district leadership for ‘unconscionable, highly disturbing’ $18M deficit
- Final 2025 MIAA high school football Sweet 16 rankings
- Massachusetts Releases Preliminary Framework for High School Graduation Requirements
- In the No. 1 state for public education, this is one of the worst-performing school districts
Other News
- Howie Carr – Page 12 – Boston Herald
- A Kidnapping in Minnesota – The Massachusetts Review
- MCCA board, chief executive part ways with $500000 separation deal – The Boston Globe
- The law helping ICE arrest and detain more people than ever before – The Boston Globe
- DOJ sues Galvin over voter records – CNHI
- 21-year-old grandson of Massachusetts Rep. Alan Silvia killed in crash while on active duty
- Orchard Valley Gathering #4: The Orchard Valley Lantern Festival – Amherst Indy
- Activists hit the road to rally against ICE raids in Massachusetts – Greenfield Recorder
- Massachusetts snow forecast: Up to 4 inches possible in season’s ‘first accumulating snow’ for spots
- Trump Admin Probes Boston’s Alleged ‘Social Engineering Project’ | The Daily Caller
MA Politics
- Markey, legal advocates ‘shine a spotlight’ on oath ceremony cancellations | GBH – WGBH
- ICE agents could be sued for violating constitutional rights under ‘NOEM Act’ – Argus Leader
- How Congress Could Eat the Presidency – by Gabe Fleisher – Wake Up To Politics
- Beacon Hill Roll Call – December 12, 2025 | Columns – CapeNews.net
- NH Republicans join fan club to ‘thank’ Healey for policies – NBC Boston
- 2016 Massachusetts Republican presidential primary – Grokipedia
- Issues & Resources – NDRC – National Democratic Redistricting Committee
- Wu Shares Boston’s Winter Weather Preparations | Beacon Hill Times
Propaganda
- Boston asks state officials for more notice when pharmacies close | GBH – WGBH
- Malden Veterans Housing Project Gets Crucial Funding – Patch
- Trump’s HUD Accuses Boston of Engaging In “Redlining” Against White People
- Church nativity scenes add zip ties, gas masks and ICE to protest immigration raids
- ‘No Filter Left’: Trump’s Rhetoric Takes a Darker Turn as He Targets Non-White Immigrants
- What’s New in Digital Equity: Connectivity Policy Corps – Government Technology Magazine
- One reader’s ‘points of light in the darkness’ (Letters to The Republican)
- Corsair Replay: The top 20 UMass Dartmouth stories of 2025
Crime, Corruption, Incompetence
- Ex-Massachusetts teacher convicted of raping student
- A Kidnapping in Minnesota – The Massachusetts Review
- Jurors in Massachusetts deliberating in murder trial of Brian Walshe | newscentermaine.com
- Ed Markey calls ICE action at oath ceremony “cruel . . . racism” – The Boston Globe
- MCCA board, chief executive part ways with $500000 separation deal – The Boston Globe
- The law helping ICE arrest and detain more people than ever before – The Boston Globe
- Mass. woman arrested for stabbing tourist changing baby’s diaper in Macy’s in NYC – NBC Boston
- DOJ sues Galvin over voter records – CNHI
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