Massachusetts Archives

2014 Elections

I’m Throwing Away My Vote Next Tuesday

sillylittleme - October 28, 2014 27

Civil Rights

Hobby Lobby, Contraception and Bearing False Witness

Misterbadexample - June 30, 2014 83

2012 Elections

EXCLUSIVE: Sneak Peak at Mitt Romney’s Speech Tonight at the RNC

AdLib - August 30, 2012 23

2012 Elections

Coalition of Church and State: Willard Mitt Romney

SueInCa - January 3, 2012 28

TOP NEWS

For Erika Kirk, a Husband’s Life Cut Short by Violence He Seemed to Foresee

In an interview, the wife of the conservative activist Charlie Kirk said she had implored him to wear a bulletproof vest. But she sees divine work in his death. [...]

Political Violence Isn’t New. But Something About This Moment Is.

Charlie Kirk’s assassination fits into American history. How does it fit into our politics? [...]

Thousands Flock to Phoenix for Charlie Kirk’s Memorial Service

On Saturday a steady stream of people, many who had traveled from other cities, made a pilgrimage to Kirk’s Turning Point USA office and the mortuary where his body lay. [...]

Where Charlie Kirk Stood on Key Political Issues

Here are some of the activist’s stances on climate change, immigration, gun control and other issues. [...]

Trump Demands That Bondi Move ‘Now’ to Prosecute Foes

His demand came a day after he ousted the federal prosecutor who failed to charge two of his most-reviled adversaries, Letitia James and James B. Comey. [...]

Trump Justice Dept. Closed Investigation Into Tom Homan for Accepting Bag of Cash

Mr. Homan came under scrutiny after he was said to be recorded last year taking $50,000 in cash from undercover F.B.I. agents. [...]

Trump’s Tariffs on Switzerland Prompt Identity Crisis for Swiss Army Knife

President Trump’s 39 percent tariff on Switzerland has forced some companies to consider whether they could produce in the United States while still retaining their Swiss identity. [...]

Trump Is Expanding the National Guard’s Role. Some Former Generals Worry.

Responding to crises at home is part of the Guard’s mission. Helping crack down on crime in U.S. cities isn’t, say some former leaders, who fear this shift could hurt the force. [...]

Ukraine Counterattacks, Scoring Rare, if Modest, Success in Northeast

The gains could help counter Moscow’s narrative that Russian advances are unstoppable and that Kyiv should settle for a peace deal, even if it means giving up territory. [...]

Oil Sanctions Have Made Russia’s Shadow Fleet Swell

Restrictions have made it costlier for Russia to ship oil by sea. But they have also expanded the illicit shipping economy, with lasting consequences. [...]

How Kyrsten Sinema's decision makes Democrats' 2024 Senate map tighter

Arizona Sen. Kyrsten Sinema decided to shake up the political world on Friday by becoming an independent. The former Democrat is still caucusing with the party in the Senate, so the Democratic caucus still has 51 members. Now, instead of 49 Democrats and two independents within their ranks, the caucus has 48 Democrats and three independents. [...]

Meet the woman steering Biden's bipartisan winning streak on Capitol Hill

The Biden administration managed to rack up a long list of major legislative wins in its first two years despite facing one of the most closely-divided Congresses in history. From bipartisan action on infrastructure, gun safety and same-sex marriage to party-line bills tackling climate change and expanding health care coverage, it's a record President Joe Biden and Democrats on the ballot were all eager to tout on the campaign trail during the midterms. [...]

CNN Political Briefing

The political news you need to know, in 10 minutes or less. Hosted by David Chalian. [...]

The Axe Files with David Axelrod

Go beyond the soundbites and get to know some of the most interesting players in politics. [...]

Margins of Error

Look closely at almost anything and you'll find data—lots of it. But what are those numbers really saying about who we are and what we believe? Harry Enten is on a mission to find out. [...]

The notable legal clouds that continue to hang over Donald Trump

All eyes are on former President Donald Trump, who has launched another White House bid. [...]

The fine print of the Respect for Marriage Act

Let's start with the positive: Republicans and Democrats are coming together to protect same-sex marriage from the Supreme Court. [...]

Everything you need to know about Biden's student loan forgiveness program

President Joe Biden's federal student loan forgiveness program, which promises to deliver up to $20,000 of debt relief for millions of borrowers, is on hold indefinitely as legal challenges work their way through the courts. [...]

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Starmer set to announce UK recognition of Palestinian state

A host of countries, including France and Canada, are expected to do the same when world leaders gather at the UN General Assembly next week. [...]

Dutch police clash with anti-immigration protesters

Around 1,500 people blocked a highway in The Hague while a police car was also set on fire. [...]

Heightened security as Americans gather for Kirk memorial

Donald Trump and JD Vance will be among the speakers at the event in Arizona. [...]

How Russian-funded fake news network aims to disrupt election in Europe - BBC investigation

An undercover reporter discovers a network is offering to pay for social media posts undermining Moldova’s ruling party. [...]

India warns new US fee for H-1B visa will have 'humanitarian consequences'

Donald Trump has said those applying for H-1B visas will have to pay $100,000, roughly 60 times the current fee, starting Sunday. [...]

Heathrow braces for second day of disruption after cyber-attack

The issue affecting check-in and baggage systems caused hundreds of delays and cancellations on Saturday. [...]

BBC's Steve Rosenberg attends 'Russia's answer to Eurovision'

Vietnam was among 23 countries competing in a glitzy Russian song contest, revived three years after Russia was banned from Eurovision. [...]

White House outlines TikTok deal that would give US control of algorithm

The White House said a deal could be signed "in the coming days", but Beijing is yet to comment. [...]

Duchess of York called Epstein 'supreme friend' in 2011 email

A spokesperson for the duchess says the message was sent to counter a threat Epstein had made to sue her for defamation. [...]

Estonia seeks Nato consultation after Russian jets violate airspace

Russia denies jets entered Estonian airspace in the same month as its drones violated the airspace of two other Nato members. [...]

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I’m Throwing Away My Vote Next Tuesday

Hobby Lobby, Contraception and Bearing False Witness

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Coalition of Church and State: Willard Mitt Romney

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