Massachusetts - Page 20

September 6, 2025

Fewer Harvard faculty members identifying as liberal, although staff still strongly left-leaning: Survey

A new Harvard Crimson survey showed the Faculty of Arts and Sciences remains overwhelmingly liberal, but is still trending in a less progressive direction in recent years.

September 5, 2025

Christian foster families fight back against Massachusetts transgender mandate

Two Christian families face losing foster care licenses in Massachusetts after refusing to sign agreements affirming children's gender identity transitions.

September 4, 2025

DOJ sues Mayor Wu over immigration policies: Boston 'among the worst sanctuary offenders'

The Department of Justice sued Boston, Mayor Michelle Wu and the city's police commissioner, alleging their policies shield illegal immigrants from ICE.

September 3, 2025

FBI, police investigating after suspected armed person seen in video near University of Massachusetts Lowell

FBI Boston and state police responded to a social media video appearing to show an armed person near the UMass Lowell campus, increasing police activity in area.

August 30, 2025

Boston whistleblower warns of migrant crime spillover as Trump’s crackdown looms

As Democratic leaders triple down on resistance against federal intervention, a migrant shelter whistleblower is sounding the alarm about an increase in crime.

August 29, 2025

Karen Read tells prosecutors 'you lost big time' in first public interview since acquittal

Karen Read speaks publicly after acquittal in John O'Keefe death case, vowing civil lawsuits against Massachusetts prosecutors and police she claims framed her.

August 29, 2025

Wealthy enclave's sewage reveals higher than average cocaine levels in the water

Local authorities find elevated cocaine levels in Nantucket wastewater during a summer testing program at the popular getaway destination for wealthy visitors.

August 28, 2025

Dunkin’ Donuts and dinosaurs: The wildest crowdsourced ideas to replace Massachusetts’ state flag

Massachusetts closed public submissions for new state symbols as Bay State residents offered designs that spanned tradition and viral internet humor.

August 28, 2025

Education Dept launches investigation into school district accused of forcing explicit survey on students

The U.S. Department of Education announced an investigation into Burlington Public Schools in Massachusetts over a survey featuring sensitive topics on sex.

August 21, 2025

ICE chief vows to ‘flood’ Boston with agents after Dem mayor pledges to resist

Acting ICE Director Todd Lyons vowed to “flood" Boston with agents after Mayor Michelle Wu doubled down on her pledge to resist the crackdown on illegal immigration.