Major Update: New Mexico Launches First Ever Probe of Epstein Ranch as Trump Falsely Claims he is "Totally Exonerated" Major developments unfolded this evening in the ongoing controversy surrounding the release of files connected to the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, intensifying political tensions and renewi...

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If the feds can’t handle it…

1/ “New Mexico lawmakers this evening passed legislation to launch what they describe as the first full investigation into activities at Zorro Ranch, Epstein’s sprawling property located roughly 30 miles south of Santa Fe.”

If they haven’t stepped up to decry the violence by Trump by now (like The Boss, AOC, etc) then they’re ok with it. They have a voice and a podium. #It’sUpToUs #OurHeroesWillBeLocal

College presidents, including Penn’s Jameson, sign statement critical of Trump administration’s ‘undue government intrusion’ Villanova, Temple, Haverford, and Bryn Mawr also signed the statement speaking out against the Trump administration's policies on higher education.

1/ College presidents, including Penn’s Jameson, sign statement critical of Trump administration’s ‘undue government intrusion’
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BU professor enters 9th day of hunger strike over free speech, detained students A BU professor entered the ninth day of his hunger strike on Tuesday, protesting what he calls threats to free speech on campus.

Boston University Professor Nathan Phillips entered the ninth day of his hunger strike Wednesday, protesting what he calls threats to free speech on campus and standing in solidarity with detained students and others whose visas the federal government revoked
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Northeastern professors: ‘No amount of appeasement will satisfy Donald Trump’s regime’ A group of Northeastern professors are calling Bostonians to speak out and fight for university rights and funding.

Northeastern professors: ‘No amount of appeasement will satisfy Donald Trump’s regime’
A handful of educators from the college spoke out in an op-ed, demanding that school leadership fight for its rights.
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Some Philly-area schools are sticking with DEI, despite Trump's orders Phoenixville's school board president says he's "fighting back." Other local districts are quietly trying to defy Trump's orders to end DEI programs.

1/ “Some Philly-area schools are sticking with DEI, despite Trump's orders
as colleges scramble to wipe references to diversity initiatives online, public K-12 schools have been slower to respond to President Donald Trump’s threatened funding cuts.”
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Professors sue Trump administration in Mass. over arrests of campus protesters The lawsuit says the detention of noncitizen students and faculty deprives US citizens of their right to engage with foreign-born peers.

Professors sue Trump administration in Mass. over arrests of campus protesters
The lawsuit says the detention of noncitizen students and faculty members deprives US citizens of their right to engage with foreign-born peers.
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Dropkick Murphys clarify X status after reports that Musk had suspended them over MAGA rant Multiple outlets reported Elon Musk had dropped the Dropkick Murphy's off his X platform over a MAGA rant at their Boston concert Sunday.

““We broke up with him first,” the band’s lead singer, Ken Casey, wrote in a statement to Variety after multiple media outlets published reports about their apparent suspension. “We quit Twitter in 2022 when he was half a Nazi.”
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‘Boston was born facing down bullies’: Michelle Wu has sharp words for Washington in State of the City address Mayor Michelle Wu's third annual address, which will be held in the MGM Music Hall at Fenway, begins at 7 p.m.

“‘Boston was born facing down bullies’: Michelle Wu has sharp words for Washington in State of the City address
“God bless our City, God bless our people, and God save whoever messes with Boston.”
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Boston is now a 'sanctuary city' for the LGBTQ community, City Council declares Councilors said the largely symbolic resolution was important to affirm support for transgender people amid President Donald Trump's attacks.

“The Boston City Council passed a resolution Wednesday declaring the city to be “a Sanctuary City for members of the LGBTQIA2S+ community, with a specific commitment to protecting transgender and gender-diverse individuals.”
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AG Campbell wants an additional $7 million to battle 'consistent cruelty' of Trump admin. Appearing before state lawmakers, Campbell mentioned the "chaos" happening in Washington, D.C. while advocating for more funding.

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1/ “Attorney General Andrea Campbell has been incredibly active since President Trump returned to the White House.”

Here's what's up with those anti-tyranny messages projected on the Old State House Under the pseudonym "Silence Dogood," a group of artists projected anti-tyranny messages onto the Old State House in Boston Tuesday.

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“On the eve of Boston Mayor Michelle Wu’s fiery testimony before Congress Wednesday, a group of local artists projected a series of messages onto the Old State House in what they’re calling a celebration of “Boston’s legacy of resisting tyranny and injustice.

Mayor Michelle Wu represented Boston well at the 'sanctuary cities' congressional hearing, readers say. Here’s why. “She stood up for the city and refused to cower in the face of threats and smears,” one of more than 480 respondents said.

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1/ “Despite being hammered with questions by Republicans, most Boston.com readers said the mayor represented the city well, and stood up for its values.”

City Council affirms support for bills that protect immigrants facing deportation The City Council vote came as Mayor Wu testified before Congress on immigration policies.

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1/ “As Boston Mayor Michelle Wu testified in Washington about the city’s so-called sanctuary policies, Councilors passed two resolutions:”

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Before Congress, Wu touts Boston’s safety record, slams ‘false narrative’ Boston Mayor Michelle Wu will defend the city's sanctuary policies, which limit cooperation between ICE and local police.

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1/ “When asked about Homan, she said: “shame on him for lying about my city, for having the nerve to insult our police commissioner who has overseen the safest Boston’s been in anyone’s lifetime.”

What to know ahead of Wu's congressional testimony on sanctuary policies Boston Mayor Michelle Wu will surely face a hostile environment from House Republicans when she testifies about immigration enforcement.

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“Boston Mayor Michelle Wu will surely face a hostile environment from House Republicans when she testifies about immigration enforcement today. Boston Mayor Michelle Wu stood by Cox in the wake of Homan’s attack.”

Hundreds protest in Boston Common following pause on Ukraine aid, Musk layoffs The protesters were reacted to both Trump’s pause on military aid for Ukraine and slashes to the federal budget engineered by Elon Musk.

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“Ahead of Donald Trump’s address to Congress Tuesday night, hundreds gathered to protest in the Boston Common, reacting to both Trump’s pause on military aid for Ukraine and slashes to the federal budget engineered by Elon Musk.”

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Here’s to Chris Kluwe

More Than a Mayor A Reason To Smile

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“In an attempt to remind us all that there are still elected officials out there who believe in serving their constituents & their communities, we have found a reason to smile: Michelle Wu, the mayor of Boston.”

Weymouth mayor satirically declares Hingham Bay to be renamed as 'Gulf of Weymouth' Weymouth Mayor Bob Hedlund issued a tongue-in-cheek executive order renaming Hingham Bay "Gulf of Weymouth."

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“Weymouth mayor satirically declares Hingham Bay to be renamed as ‘Gulf of Weymouth’
Weymouth Mayor Bob Hedlund said he’s instructed North Weymouth “border guards” to allow tariff-free passage to the Hingham commuter ferry “in an act of magnanimity and friendship.”

Hundreds march in Boston to support democracy and protest policies of Trump, Musk The peaceful rally in freezing conditions was supported by 100 civil rights, environmental and progressive groups from Massachusetts.

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“Hundreds march in Boston to support democracy and protest policies of Trump, Musk
The peaceful rally in freezing conditions was supported by 100 civil rights, environmental and progressive groups from Massachusetts.”