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Report: Elite Northeast colleges 'abysmal' on free speech
(The Center Square) — New York University, Columbia, Harvard and several other elite Northeast colleges are among those with poor rankings for free speech, according to a new report. All three universities, located in New York and Massachusetts respectively, received “abysmal” rankings for their free speech climates in the annual report, released on Thursday by the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression. Harvard University retained its position as the lowest-ranked institution for free speech for the second consecutive year, the report noted. ...
20-year-old identified as man killed in shooting at Dorchester barbershop
A 20-year-old man was identified by Boston Police as the person who died in a shooting at a Dorchester barbershop on Monday. Elijah Ricardo Clunie, of Dorchester, died Monday after a shooting at 184 Washington St. Around 12:55 p.m. Monday, Deputy Superintendent Paul McLaughlin said there was a shooting where...
From Page-Turners To Poetic Masterpieces: Massachusetts Book Awards 2024 Winners Revealed
If you're a book lover in Massachusetts, then get ready to add a few more novels to your to-be-read list! The Massachusetts Book Awards, an annual celebration of literary excellence in the Bay State, has once again recognized outstanding works across various genres. From compelling fiction to thought-provoking nonfiction, from lyrical poetry to captivating children's literature, for the 24th year in a row, the Massachusetts Book Awards showcases the diverse voices and stories emerging from the Commonwealth.
More human cases of EEE and West Nile Virus confirmed in Massachusetts
BOSTON - The Massachusetts Department of Public Health has confirmed additional human cases of Eastern Equine Encephalitis and West Nile Virus in the state.One man in his 70s was exposed to EEE in Acton. This is the third case of EEE in Massachusetts this year. Another man in his 70s was exposed to West Nile Virus in southern Middlesex County in an area already deemed high risk. This is the seventh case of West Nile Virus in Massachusetts this year.Risk levels raisedRisk levels for EEE have been raised to high in Acton, Ayer, Boxboro, Carlisle and Littleton in Middlesex County and...
States Fight to Uphold Assault Weapons Ban in Federal Court
NEW JERSEY - New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell are leading a coalition of 19 states in defending Cook County, Illinois' assault weapons ban, which is under challenge in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit. The group filed an amicus brief supporting Cook County's law, arguing that it aligns with Second Amendment protections and public safety needs.
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