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Mass. community may become ‘sanctuary city’ for transgender people
“The timing of this is not lost on us, with the elections right around the corner.”. With November’s election looming and hundreds of bills threatening LGBTQ+ rights all over the U.S., one Massachusetts community is hoping to model itself as a safe haven for transgender people. A resolution pending...
Massachusetts City is Named Among Best Cities to Live in U.S. for 2024
There's no question that Massachusetts has plenty of great cities that are excellent travel destinations. But what about the best cities to live in? It's always nice to get recognized for something on a national level. As it turns out, the Bay State is home to one of the best cities to live in the U.S.
Only POST Commission, voters could remove a sheriff from the job
When Hampden County Sheriff Nick Cocchi admitted on Monday to drunk driving over the weekend, his driver's license was temporarily suspended and he will be required to attend driver education classes. Cocchi is an influential politician, but local defense attorneys who spoke to NEPM say he didn't receive a preferential...
UMass Amherst-led team debunks Facebook’s role in election misinformation control
A new study led by researchers at the University of Massachusetts Amherst challenges the findings of a 2023 Meta-funded study, which suggested that Facebook’s algorithms effectively limited misinformation during the 2020 U.S. presidential election.
Edward Caisse III protects Holyoke by supporting inmates post-incarceration
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