Former Boston City Councilor sentenced to one month in prison for corruption charges
The sentencing wraps up a nine-month saga that began when Fernandes Anderson was arrested last December.

‘Important to everybody, not just Harvard’: Professors celebrate research funding restoration
Federal judge’s ruling Wednesday is a victory for academic freedom and democracy, researchers say.
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State lawmakers poised to open up ‘black box’ of committee votes
Top Democrats on Beacon Hill say their rule reform agreement will bring more transparency and efficiency -
Moulton: Trump Administration ‘outright lying’ about Iran outcome
The Massachusetts congressman says it’s too soon to say the strikes were an unequivocal success. -
Mass. health commissioner worries CDC vaccine panel won't allow open discussion
Dr. Robbie Goldstein worries about the credibility of the new eight-member panel appointed by RFK Jr. -
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Despite DEI pushback, guides along Boston's Freedom Trail widen the lens of inclusion
Several tour groups say they are expanding efforts to spotlight Black, queer and other communities traditionally overlooked in historical accounts.
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