Rep. Pressley and Sen. Whitehouse weigh in on President Biden's pardon of Hunter Biden
Rhode Island Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse criticized Biden’s reasoning for pardoning his son, while Massachusetts Rep. Ayanna Pressley defended Biden's right to pardon his son but urged the president to use his executive powers to address sentencing disparities.
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Child care bill backers see Massachusetts poised for 'transformational' change
A majority of state lawmakers support a bill to make child care more affordable and deliver better pay to early educators. -
We asked Boston journalists to predict the biggest political stories of 2024
As 2023 wraps up, we look ahead. -
Five years in, Rep. Ayanna Pressley reflects on Congress experience
In 2018, Ayanna Pressley became the first Black congresswoman in Massachusetts. -
Boston City Council approves funding for new police contract
Some councilors hope the deal can open the door for future reforms. -
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AG Campbell wants to crack down on hidden fees, service charges
Campbell says unexpected "junk fees" are a major affordability issue for consumers. -
New book explores The Squad's power — and its future
Author Ryan Grim spoke with GBH’s Morning Edition co-host Paris Alston about "The Squad: AOC and The Hope of a Political Revolution." -
Healey Nominates Solicitor Elizabeth Dewar To Supreme Judicial Court
Gov. Maura Healey looked outside the judiciary for her first nomination to the state's highest court and tapped State Solicitor Elizabeth "Bessie" Dewar. -
A new Boston police contract includes some reforms. But is it enough to make change?
Mayor Michelle Wu and the Boston Police Patrolmen's Association had been negotiating for more than a year. -
Young voters don't trust Trump or Biden. How will that impact the 2024 election?
Gen Z may not turn out to vote like they did in 2020.
