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Over 100 protest against Secure Communities

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By Zach Cusson — 02/12/11
Sounds of applause and frustration could be heard coming from outside the State House. Over 100 people gathered to speak out against Governor Deval Patrick’s plan to join the Secure Communities program.

Cahill’s Hometown Votes

By Trevor Savage — 11/02/10
Voters arrived at a Quincy Elementary school as early as 6am this morning, eager to cast their ballots. Hometown hero Tim Cahill was a popular topic for Quincy Voters.

President Obama Visits Boston On The Campaign Trail

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By Laura Roberts — 10/16/2010
Democrats have been worrying about an enthusiasm gap. But President Barack Obama wants to change that. Mr. Obama came to town Saturday to rally for Governor Deval Patrick and to get the Bay State “fired up and ready to go.”

One Teacher’s Thoughts About Health Care

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By Meaghan Corson — 10/02/10
Tom Bennett is a teacher from Staten Island, New York. He had a lot to say about education reform, but he also shared his concerns about the nation’s health care.

Hundreds March For Gay Rights

By Satenik Karpetyan — 10/02/10
It is the opening weekend of the movie “The Social Network” which is about the creation of Facebook, and nothing shows the power of social networking more than today’s rally on the Boston Common.

“This is a Choice, Not a Referendum”– Clinton comes to Boston

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By Jamie Loftus — 09/26/10 Former President Bill Clinton campaigned in Boston Sunday for his personal friend Steve Grossman Grossman is the Democratic candidate for Massachusetts treasurer. Democrat party members at the Park Plaza Hotel to hear Mr. Clinton speak.

First Rally of Campaign Season for Governor Deval Patrick

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By Mumbi-Michelle Kimani — 09/25/10
Governor Deval Patrick took his campaign message of optimism and effort to supporters at a campaign rally in Titus Sparrow Park in Boston on Saturday. He criticized his opponents for taking advantage of people’s anxieties to get into office.

Obama Goes to Maine to Explain Health Care

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By Mumbi-Michelle Kimani
The health care bill has become law. However many Americans still do not understand what it means for them. So President Obama came to Portland, Maine to explain his healthcare reform program.

Scott Brown Wins Senate Special Election

120jib.jpgBy Mumbi-Michelle Kimani — 1/19/10 State Senator Scott Brown defeated Attorney General Martha Coakley to win the special election in the Massachusetts Senate race on Tuesday to replace the late Senator Ted Kennedy.

Martha Coakley Concedes

120jib.jpg By Nicholas Garlow — 1/19/10 Attorney General Martha Coakley speaks in a concession speech on Tuesday, January 19th after losing to Republican candidate Scott Brown in the U.S. Senate Special Election. Coakley thanks her supporters, talks about the future and remembers the late Senator Ted Kennedy.