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Wilkerson leaves a questionable legacyThough Dianne Wilkerson formally resigned from the state Senate last Wednesday, the beginning of her end - at least politically - began two years ago during the Second Suffolk District's Democratic primary. More » |
Days after arrest, defiant Turner back on the jobThe scene at City Hall was bizarre Monday as City Councilor Chuck Turner made an emotionally charged return to work following his stunning arrest by federal agents last week. More » |
Many in community stay by Chuck's sideAs news of City Councilor Chuck Turner's arrest spread last Friday, supporters and constituents expressed shock, anger and outrage at charges that he lied to FBI agents and accepted a $1,000 payoff from a confidential informant. More » |
Patrick blasts 'cynicism' in Mass. political cultureMassachusetts is "awash in cynicism," Gov. Deval Patrick said last Wednesday, as he accused those opposed to his political ideas of resorting to "cheap shots? and "cartoons" to put them down More » |
School-skip bill would put onus on Hub parentsParents of truant students usually have to explain themselves to school officials like guidance counselors, principals or headmasters. But if a new law proposed by two Boston city councilors goes into effect, they may well find themselves explaining their child's absences to someone else - a judge. More » |
With Election Day in the books, advocates laud state polling officialsNow that the dust surrounding Nov. 4 has settled, Massachusetts civil rights leaders and voting rights advocates had just two words for the Commonwealth's election officials: More » |
