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The progressive establishment made Graham Platner. Then it broke him.

The progressive establishment made Graham Platner. Then it broke him.

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09.07.2026 6

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The progressive establishment made Graham Platner. Then it broke him.

The progressive establishment made Graham Platner. Then it broke him.

Voters are tired of politics as usual. But anger at the system can only carry a candidate so far.

09.07.2026 5

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With Platner, why did Democrats believe one woman but not the other?

With Platner, why did Democrats believe one woman but not the other?

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08.07.2026 8

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With Platner, why did Democrats believe one woman but not the other?

With Platner, why did Democrats believe one woman but not the other?

The allegations against Graham Platner expose an uncomfortable truth: Partisan loyalty often shapes which accusers we believe.

08.07.2026 10

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For Karen Read, Michael Proctor is the gift that keeps on giving

For Karen Read, Michael Proctor is the gift that keeps on giving

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06.07.2026 10

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For Karen Read, Michael Proctor is the gift that keeps on giving

For Karen Read, Michael Proctor is the gift that keeps on giving

John O’Keefe, not Karen Read, should be the victim in the story of his death.

06.07.2026 10

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From ‘we the people’ to ‘me the president’

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01.07.2026 10

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From ‘we the people’ to ‘me the president’

Gerald Ford used the bicentennial to unite a fractured nation. Donald Trump is turning America’s 250th birthday into a celebration of himself.

01.07.2026 10

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Norman Rockwell’s America takes on Trump’s anti-immigration agenda

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29.06.2026 10

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Norman Rockwell’s America takes on Trump’s anti-immigration agenda

A museum display is a gut check on America in 2026.

29.06.2026 10

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The political fallout of Trump’s Iran deal

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25.06.2026 10

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Is sliding down the Cop Slide a good idea for grown-ups?

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24.06.2026 10

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Is sliding down the Cop Slide a good idea for grown-ups?

I am not anti-fun, but I have my doubts.

24.06.2026 10

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Attorney General Andrea Campbell got it wrong on the income tax ballot question

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23.06.2026 20

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Attorney General Andrea Campbell got it wrong on the income tax ballot question

The misleading summary ultimately undermined the people’s right to vote and also fed conspiracy theories.

23.06.2026 20

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Is Elon really the bad guy here?

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17.06.2026 10

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Moulton turns up the heat on Markey

Moulton uses a Senate debate without Markey to sharpen his case for generational change.

17.06.2026 10

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Is Andrea Campbell avoiding local political battles?

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15.06.2026 10

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Is Andrea Campbell avoiding local political battles?

The AG takes a tough stance at the federal level but dodges local disagreements.

15.06.2026 10

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The Bidens remain the Democrats’ unfinished argument

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10.06.2026 10

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The Bidens remain the Democrats’ unfinished argument

Jill Biden’s book revives questions about loyalty, denial, and the lingering fractures inside the Democratic Party.

10.06.2026 20

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Platner is (probably) here to stay. Will Democrats rally?

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10.06.2026 20

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The limits of Mayor Wu’s hardball politics

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08.06.2026 10

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The limits of Mayor Wu’s hardball politics

By backing a challenger to Senator Nick Collins, Wu may be settling a political score, but it may come at a cost to Boston’s influence on Beacon Hill.

08.06.2026 10

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For women, Platner vs. Collins is a tough choice because of abortion rights

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03.06.2026 20

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For women, Platner vs. Collins is a tough choice because of abortion rights

Many are willing to embrace a flawed candidate at a cost to the party’s credibility on women and character.

03.06.2026 10

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In World Cup run-up, it’s Team Wu vs. Team Healey

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01.06.2026 10

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In World Cup run-up, it’s Team Wu vs. Team Healey

An argument over World Cup crowd safety at South Station reveals state and city infighting.

01.06.2026 10

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The millionaires tax is thriving. So why are residents still leaving?

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28.05.2026 30

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Auchincloss vs. Platner is about more than a tattoo

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27.05.2026 10

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Auchincloss vs. Platner is about more than a tattoo

By calling Platner’s tattoo “disqualifying,” he has intensified a fight over values versus electability.

27.05.2026 10

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‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ understands why some women don’t want to stop working

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26.05.2026 10

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‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ understands why some women don’t want to stop working

The sequel speaks directly to boomers still energized by work.

26.05.2026 20

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So much for the sisterhood. Shannon O’Brien is out as chair of the Cannabis Control Commission.

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20.05.2026 20

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So much for the sisterhood. Shannon O’Brien is out as chair of the Cannabis Control Commission.

She deserves more respect than she got.

20.05.2026 10

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Can Seth Moulton convince voters it’s time to thank Ed Markey for his service and elect him instead?

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18.05.2026 10

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Can Seth Moulton convince voters it’s time to thank Ed Markey for his service and elect him instead?

He’s making the case that voters can’t afford to wait for change.

18.05.2026 10

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Is Susan Collins’s health fair game in the Maine Senate race?

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13.05.2026 10

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Is Susan Collins’s health fair game in the Maine Senate race?

The question uncovers double standards, blatant ageism, and a blurry ethical line.

13.05.2026 20

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Diana DiZoglio’s quest to audit the Legislature gets some respect from the SJC

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11.05.2026 20

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Diana DiZoglio’s quest to audit the Legislature gets some respect from the SJC

Beacon Hill Democrats still look like they are on the side of secrecy and entrenched self-interest.

11.05.2026 20

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Is Graham Platner exactly what the Democrats need right now?

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07.05.2026 20

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Can Massachusetts build more housing under rent control?

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06.05.2026 20

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Can Massachusetts build more housing under rent control?

Uncertainty may put projects on hold across the state.

06.05.2026 20

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Will Minogue’s Trump ties, abortion stance make him unelectable in Mass.?

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04.05.2026 30

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Will Minogue’s Trump ties, abortion stance make him unelectable in Mass.?

Give the GOP gubernatorial candidate credit for candor. But that kind of candor makes what is already a tough sell for a Republican even tougher.

04.05.2026 20

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What does Graham Platner’s success say about Democratic leadership?

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01.05.2026 30

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The Trump problem in Massachusetts

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29.04.2026 30

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Rules of life and NFL help Mike Vrabel survive scandal

Thanks to Alex Cora, Robert Kraft, and the elastic rules of the NFL, the New England Patriots coach has withstood controversy — so far.

29.04.2026 20

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Trump’s ballroom fix ignores America’s real gun violence crisis

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27.04.2026 20

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