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By appointing more than half the state's judges, Baker has reshaped the judiciary from the top down -- In nearly eight years, Governor Charlie Baker has appointed 60 percent of the 418 justices in Massachusetts, installing judges who will oversee murder trials, reshape constitutional law, and unknot thorny civil litigation for years, if not decades, to come.
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At long last, Maura Healey and Michelle Wu met privately at Boston City Hall. They were light on details. -- Tuesday's confab is meant to "discuss the ongoing partnership between leadership of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and City of Boston."1 day ago
Immigration advocates press Boston City Council for more resources -- Monday's hearing was held as immigration advocates have complained that a surge of thousands of migrants in the Boston area have strained the area's social services infrastructure.2 days ago
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Doug Emhoff urges all to fight antisemitism -- Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff, the first Jewish spouse of a US president or vice president, said he would use his historic position to speak out against rising antisemitism in the US and urged Americans to join him.3 hours ago
Raphael Warnock delivers 51-seat Senate for Democrats — and much more -- Raphael Warnock's win in the tight runoff makes it easier for Senate Democrats to organize and govern, and provides a crucial edge in a divided Congress as Republicans take hold of the House.4 hours ago
President Biden signs #MeToo law curbing confidentiality agreements -- President Biden on Wednesday signed legislation curbing the use of confidentiality agreements that block victims of sexual harassment from speaking publicly about misconduct in the workplace.5 hours ago
Trump is a 'real liability' for his party, Senate's No. 2 Republican says3 hours ago
Rhode Island man arrested in connection with Jan. 6 Capitol attack, authorities say5 hours ago
John Kerry plans to meet with Biden to discuss his future as climate envoy5 hours ago
Supreme Court justices skeptical of elections case that could alter voting5 hours ago
Doug Flutie introduces Herschel Walker before his Georgia concession speech6 hours ago
Warnock wins in Georgia. Here are three reasons why that matters.5 hours ago
Senate Democrats just won subpoena power. That includes Elizabeth Warren.3 hours ago
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Sign up for 'Beyond Roe,' a weekly newsletter chronicling what's next in the battle over abortion rights - Get smart analysis from the Globe's Stephanie Ebbert, who has covered the gender beat and abortion rights for years, right to your inbox on Friday mornings.6 months ago