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Kara Bettis Carvalho

Kara Bettis Carvalho

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Is Elizabeth Dionne the future of the Massachusetts Republican Party?

Is Elizabeth Dionne the future of the Massachusetts Republican Party?

The unsuccessful state treasurer candidate emerged as a rare bright spot — and a possible model for rebuilding the party.

05.11.2026 8

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Kara Bettis Carvalho

Why John Deaton thinks you should vote for a Republican

The GOP Senate candidate is trying to turn what could be his biggest electoral liability — the R next to his name — into an asset.

20.10.2026 10

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Kara Bettis Carvalho

What if phones aren’t to blame for teen malaise after all?

Computers and phones might have actually "renewed" childhood, a Boston College professor argues.

26.09.2026 40

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Kara Bettis Carvalho

Charlie Kirk’s legacy is taking root on college campuses

Conservative students are organizing, seeking dialogue, and pushing back against what they see as a culture of political conformity.

10.09.2026 50

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Kara Bettis Carvalho

Lindsay Clancy is an outlier. But when should women worry?

The case has captivated millions. Let’s use that attention to better understand postpartum mental illness.

27.08.2026 40

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Kara Bettis Carvalho

John Deaton says he can ‘validate a Trump voter without validating Trump.’ Is that a winning message in Massachusetts?

Deaton is trying to position himself as a non-ideological, anti-Trump politician who wants to solve problems rather than stoke partisanship.

20.08.2026 40

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Kara Bettis Carvalho

Who gets to decide what belongs in school libraries?

Protecting librarians from harassment is one thing. Giving them the final say over challenged books is another.

09.08.2026 50

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Kara Bettis Carvalho

Massachusetts’ new abortion bill removes a critical guardrail

The bill would eliminate the specific legal criteria that now govern abortions after 24 weeks, replacing them with a physician’s professional...

06.08.2026 30

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Kara Bettis Carvalho

The World Cup could change the future of tipping

The games will give restaurants the freedom to experiment with mandated tips.

29.05.2026 40

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