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Springfield, Massachusetts · SpringfieldSPRINGFIELD — A city councilor and longtime activist was suddenly fired from her job at the New North Citizens’ Council and escorted from her desk last week.See the Story
Springfield City Councilor Fired From 40-Year Job for Ethics Questions
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Worcester, Massachusetts · WorcesterSenator Ed Markey has already received support for his reelection from the commonwealth’s east and west. That support is now meeting in its (geographic) center. In a video, Worcester Congressman James McGovern, who also represents much of Franklin and Hampshire counties, announced his support for Markey adding “there is no better fighter in the Senate.” The post Briefings: Markey’s East & West Support United with Backing from McGovern… appeared …Read Article
Briefings: Markey’s East & West Support United with Backing from McGovern…

Columbia University · GazaColumbia University protester Mahmoud Khalil came to Capitol Hill to lobby on behalf of Palestinians. Of course, the context of Khalil’s visit was not just the war in Gaza he had opposed as a student. Donald Trump and cronies had imprisoned Khalil, a lawful permanent resident with US citizen family, for his activism at Columbia after the war broke out. Among those Khalil met were members of the 413’s delegation including Senator Ed Markey and 2n…Read Article