Best English For Law Students Podcasts (2024)

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College students press Israeli divestment campaign as school year begins

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College students press Israeli divestment campaign as school year begins As college anti-war protests enter a second school year, students are maintaining pressure on administrators to cut all financial ties with the Israeli government. Students at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology are calling for a permanent ceasefire in Gaza and an end to…

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MA fishermen see opportunity as Farm Bill advances

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MA fishermen see opportunity as Farm Bill advances Massachusetts fishermen said they are optimistic the next Farm Bill will provide greater support to smaller, community-based fishing fleets.The bill's framework includes provisions to increase the amount of domestic seafood purchased for federal nutrition programs and creates a special seafood liai…

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Sport and development: Africa’s game plan for its transformation 11:06

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Africa’s sporting elite have been showcasing their prowess at The Paris Olympic and Paralympic Games. But sport is about more than performance and can have a huge social impact. For the first Across Africa after the summer break, Georja Calvin-Smith speaks to Remy Rioux, head of France’s Development Agency (AFD), about how big league investment in …

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New MA wage equity law tackles gender, racial wage gap

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New MA wage equity law tackles gender, racial wage gap Supporters of a new wage equity law in Massachusetts say it will help close the state's gender and racial wage gap. Starting next year, companies with more than 25 employees must disclose a salary range for all posted positions. Kimberly Borman, executive director of the Boston Women's Workforc…

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MA college aid experts optimistic FAFSA rollout will be glitch-free

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MA college aid experts optimistic FAFSA rollout will be glitch-free College financial aid experts in Massachusetts say this year's phased rollout of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid should be error free.The revised form, which unlocks student loans and grants for millions of American students will be tested by select schools starting in…

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MA peace activists call for Israeli arms embargo at DNC

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MA peace activists call for Israeli arms embargo at DNC Massachusetts peace activists will join the tens of thousands of protesters expected at this week's Democratic National Convention in Chicago. At least two hundred social justice organizations plan to march near the convention site, with many protesting U.S. support for Israel's war in Gaza. .…

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MA scientists tackle marine debris harming historic sites, critical habitats

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MA scientists tackle marine debris harming historic sites, critical habitats Scientists in Massachusetts are working to protect historic shipwrecks and the habitats they provide from dangerous marine debris. There's more than two hundred shipwrecks in the Stellwagen Bank Sanctuary near Cape Cod alone. It's also a popular whale watching and fishing …

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English-language learners struggle to meet MCAS graduation requirement

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English-language learners struggle to meet MCAS graduation requirement Educators in Massachusetts say the MCAS high school graduation requirement is disproportionately affecting English language learners, the fastest growing student population in the state.Failure to pass the required English, math and science tests means students do not receive a …

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MA 'millionaire’s tax' generates windfall for public education

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MA 'millionaire’s tax' generates windfall for public education The Massachusetts state budget has been finalized and public education leaders say students came out on top.More than $1 billion generated by the state's "millionaire's tax" allowed for increased per-student funding for districts, greater literacy education and most notably, free commun…

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MA labor groups tackle climate crisis, income inequality

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MA labor groups tackle climate crisis, income inequality Massachusetts labor leaders say the state can meet its ambitious climate goals while creating quality jobs in communities facing the greatest threats from climate change.A new report details how investments in electric rail networks, renewable energy and high-efficiency buildings can reduce e…

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New guidelines aim for sustainable growth of MA aquaculture

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New guidelines aim for sustainable growth of MA aquaculture New global guidelines for aquaculture aim to address growing concerns about the industry's impact on the oceans. Scientists have suggested ways to protect aquatic ecosystems, reduce antibiotic use, and even prevent ocean litter from discarded aquaculture gear. Danielle Blacklock, director …

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Scientists reconsider net-zero pledges to reach climate goals

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Scientists reconsider net-zero pledges to reach climate goals By Stephen Battersby for the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. Broadcast version by Kathryn Carley for Commonwealth News Service, reporting for the Pulitzer Center-Public News Service Collaboration.As a phrase and as a promise, net zero has been a great success. Hundreds o…

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MA secures $1 billion in federal funds for Cape Cod bridges

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MA secures $1 billion in federal funds for Cape Cod bridges Massachusetts will receive close to $1 billion in federal funding to replace the Cape Cod bridges.Lawmakers said it is the largest single bridge funding grant in U.S. history and the biggest federal grant ever awarded to the Commonwealth....(Read More)…

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Majority of married same-sex couples say marriage equality threatened

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Majority of married same-sex couples say marriage equality threatened Twenty years after Massachusetts became the first state to permit marriage equality, a majority of same-sex married couples say it had a profound positive impact on their lives. A new report finds it strengthened couples' relationships, provided legal protections, financial secur…

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MA boosts funding for 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline services

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MA boosts funding for 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline services Community groups in Massachusetts will see continued funding to support the state's 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline.Public health officials have announced more than $8 million in grants to better support those experiencing emotional distress or suicidal thoughts. Nearly 7,000 calls were…

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WTO head Okonjo-Iweala on Africa's trade and development roadmap 13:04

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In an interview with FRANCE 24 in Geneva, the head of the World Trade Organization, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, speaks to Georja Calvin-Smith about her take on the vital components of Africa's trade and development roadmap.By FRANCE 24 English

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Marine national monument off MA coast protects ocean biodiversity

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Marine national monument off MA coast protects ocean biodiversity A new marine national monument in the Atlantic Ocean aims to protect one of the most biodiverse spots on the planet from overfishing.Located 130 miles off Cape Cod, the area spans more than 3 million acres and is part of the Biden administration's plan to conserve at least 30% of U.S…

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MA Commission on Poverty tackles historic wealth gap

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MA Commission on Poverty tackles historic wealth gap A Legislature-backed Commission on Poverty in Massachusetts aims to address the state's historic wealth gap. The commission will study demographic disparities and existing programs to reduce poverty over the next decade, and has been holding public hearings to gather feedback. State Sen. ...(Read…

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Federal funds help build Boston’s climate-ready workforce

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Federal funds help build Boston’s climate-ready workforce The City of Boston has been awarded nearly $10 million in federal funding to help build a Climate-Ready Workforce.More than 1,000 people will receive job training in construction, wastewater management and more, to combat the growing threat of sea level rise.Gina Raimondo, U.S. ...(Read More…

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Zanzibar commemorates abolition of slavery for first time 12:52

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Since a fragile 2022 peace deal ended Ethiopia's two-year war between Tigrayan fighters and federal forces, there are signs of recovery in the capital of Tigray. Also, Zanzibar commemorates the abolition of slavery. The island was a key stopping-off point for Arab slavers across East Africa for hundreds of years.…

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Afro-descendants offered Beninese citizenship 13:55

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Benin encourages members of the African diaspora to call its shores home by offering citizenship to descendants of those who left the continent far in the past. Also, the Olympic flame symbolises the light of spirit, knowledge and life. Oumar Diemé, a Senegalese Olympic torch bearer and a former infantryman, has all of these qualities in abundance.…

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Support and sniping for South African universal healthcare law 12:42

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This week, a new law paving the way for the introduction of universal healthcare in South Africa both excites and divides. Also, ed tech has the potential to close education gaps in DR Congo. One digital learning portal is going down well with kids, but is struggling to attract the investment it needs to scale up.…

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High housing costs in MA impacting childrens’ overall well-being

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High housing costs in MA impacting childrens’ overall well-being Massachusetts is known for its quality education and health care systems, but high housing costs are straining family budgets and impacting childrens' well-being, according to a new report. The 2024 Kids Count Data Book from the Annie E. Casey Foundation finds more than 30% of childre…

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MA could become 11th state with medical aid-in-dying law

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MA could become 11th state with medical aid-in-dying law Lawmakers in Massachusetts are considering legislation to allow medical aid in dying as an option for mentally capable, terminally ill adults. Patients age eighteen and older with less than six months to live could request medication from their physician, to take at their time of choosing and…

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Free community college plan in MA burdens underpaid, overworked staff

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Free community college plan in MA burdens underpaid, overworked staff The Massachusetts Senate has proposed free community college for all residents, but educators say an influx of new students could overwhelm the system.The MassEducate plan invests $75 million in new spending to cover tuition and fees and creates a fund for emergency costs, like c…

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Housing, transportation limit MA seniors' access to quality health care

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Housing, transportation limit MA seniors' access to quality health care High housing and transportation costs are preventing some Massachusetts seniors from seeing their health care providers, according to a new report.United Health Foundation found despite an increase in the number of geriatric care providers and access to telemedicine, measures o…

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New transmission planning rule takes MA wildlife into account

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New transmission planning rule takes MA wildlife into account Conservation groups in Massachusetts are backing the Biden Administration's new plan to update the nation's power grid.Studies show the U.S. must double its existing transmission capacity to meet clean-energy goals over the next decade....(Read More)…

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82. What Ifs? ft. Aaron, Vihan, and Samved 42:29

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What if Dinosaurs never went extinct? What if JFK wasn't assassinated? What if the Roman Empire never fell? What if Germany won WW2? In the last episode of the 2024 school year, the Podcast Club's Samved, Vihan, and Aaron join The Monarch Experience Podcast to discuss some fascinating historical "what ifs".…

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MA ballot measure would end MCAS graduation requirement

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MA ballot measure would end MCAS graduation requirement Massachusetts voters could face a possible ballot measure this November to end the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System graduation requirement.Supporters have until July 3 to complete the signature gathering process to put the measure on the ballot, which would keep the standardized t…

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Parents press for online child safety reforms amid Congressional reform

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Parents press for online child safety reforms amid Congressional reform Massachusetts parents of children harmed by social media platforms are calling on Congress to advance the bipartisan "Kids Online Safety Act."The bill would require platforms to default to their most restrictive parental controls, creating a "duty of care" to protect children b…

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MA household debt grows as grocery prices remain at post-pandemic highs

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MA household debt grows as grocery prices remain at post-pandemic highs Massachusetts residents struggling to pay high food prices are acquiring a growing amount of debt to pay their bills, according to a new report.The Urban Institute found 60% of adults reported using credit cards to buy groceries but only 20% managed to pay the minimum monthly p…

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MA lawmakers push Medicaid expansion to improve maternal mortality rates

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MA lawmakers push Medicaid expansion to improve maternal mortality rates On the heels of Mother's Day, Massachusetts lawmakers are backing legislation to address the country's high rates of maternal mortality.The "Mamas First Act" would expand Medicaid coverage to include doula and midwife services, which are proved to reduce the rates of C-section…

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Nigeria's rural vigilante patrols aim to protect local communities 10:57

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Northern Nigerian communities who have lost faith in the struggling security forces' ability to protect them are increasingly setting up vigilante groups to battle insurgents themselves. Also, rap is gaining ground in Egypt and although the scene is still overwhelmingly dominated by men, women are increasingly picking up the mic. And Kenya's birds …

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Nigeria hit by snaking queues at the pumps amidst petrol crisis 12:25

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Motorists in Nigeria face huge queues at petrol stations across major cities as frustration grows over the multi-headed crises dragging on the country's economy. Also, known locally as the Mendzang, the xylophone has a small but dedicated following in Cameroon. And we head out on the road with the roaming chef and former Kenyan rugby star, Dennis O…

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Northeastern University students, staff condemn arrests, charges of antisemitism

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Northeastern University students, staff condemn arrests, charges of antisemitism Students and faculty at Northeastern University are demanding their school issue a public apology for what they say are false charges of antisemitism during recent protests.School administrators cited the slurs as justification for police to dismantle a pro-Palestinian…

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Bobby and Kerrie-Two wings on the same butterfly! Holistic Healthcare Experts for 40 Years 49:05

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For 40 Years Bobby Broe and Kerrie Breeze have been setting the pace in Holistic Healthcare. Their TuberoseHealing.online website will get you in touch with them. Bobby is the Chairman of tThe Florida Assembly -Medical Committee.By bowmanhealth

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MA municipalities aim to lower voting age for local elections

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MA municipalities aim to lower voting age for local elections Cities and towns across Massachusetts hope to increase young voter turnout in local elections by lowering the voting age to sixteen or seventeen. Somerville, Northampton, Southborough and Concord are just a few of the municipalities which have attempted but failed to secure state approva…

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S1 E9 Baby Reindeer - Netflix 13:15

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Key points of this episode: How so many people have likely been affected by the series on Netflix. How we seek "rewrites of a narrative", and why the victim of sexual violence needs to reexperience the situation, but with them being in control.... ....and/or the need for the body and brain to feel safe again. How survival is so accuractly portrayed…

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Boston U. Prison Education Program celebrates 50 years of changing lives

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Boston U. Prison Education Program celebrates 50 years of changing lives Boston University's Prison Education Program is celebrating its 50th anniversary, and is hoping to expand. Students at Massachusetts Correctional Institution Norfolk and MCI Framingham are earning undergraduate certificates and Bachelor of Liberal Arts degrees, to reform their…

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Turnover in MA election officials as presidential election nears

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Turnover in MA election officials as presidential election nears Heightened scrutiny and harassment are helping fuel an increasing turnover rate of election officials in Massachusetts and beyond, according to a new report. More than a third of all Massachusetts municipalities have had a change in their chief election official or town clerk since 20…

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S1 E8 Student Serious Sexual Violence Court Observer 43:57

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Megan, a Law Student discusses her Court observations. Discussions include: Do we actually understand offending behaviour? A look at Wayne Couzens red flags in offending behaviour Fear that exisits in being falsely accused of rape Difficulty to gain a conviction Wider attiudes to sexual violence If you have been affected by anything discussed here,…

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MA Haitian-led groups call for end to deportations as terror grips island

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MA Haitian-led groups call for end to deportations as terror grips island Haitian-led groups in Massachusetts are calling for a temporary pause in deportations as political instability and violence engulf the island.They said anything less would be a death sentence. Armed gangs now control most of the capital city, Port-au-Prince, cutting distribut…

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MA taxpayers benefit from IRS Direct File pilot program

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MA taxpayers benefit from IRS Direct File pilot program Massachusetts residents can take advantage of a new pilot program from the Internal Revenue Service, which allows people to file their taxes online for free. IRS Direct File is expected to save people both time and money while making tax preparation more equitable and inclusive. Adam Ruben, vi…

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E137: Barrie J. Roberts - Negotiating Success: How English Learners Can Master Principled Negotiation (Interview) 32:13

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🗒️ About this episode: In Episode 137 of the Study Legal English Podcast, I interview Barrie J. Roberts, author of "The Getting to Yes Guide for ESL Students and Professionals: Principled Negotiation for Non-Native Speakers of English." Barrie shares insights from her unique career transition from a public interest lawyer to an ESL instructor and m…

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MA students urge lawmakers to fund campus anti-hunger efforts

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MA students urge lawmakers to fund campus anti-hunger efforts A coalition of college students and administrators is asking state lawmakers to help fight food insecurity on campus.The group is asking for $2 million for the Hunger Free Campus Initiative and to pass legislation to better fund programs already helping thousands of low-income students o…

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Uganda's anti-gay law stands after top court rejects bid to block it 11:46

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We bring you a week of political and social events from across the African continent. This week, Uganda's constitutional court threw out a challenge to the homophobic law adopted last May. Also, Congolese wordsmiths the Tetra collective use slam poetry to explore their deep love of Congolese and French literature. And many women farmers in Senegal …

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MA seniors encouraged to take advantage of dual-use special needs plans

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MA seniors encouraged to take advantage of dual-use special needs plans Health care advocates in Massachusetts said special health care plans are available for seniors and people with disabilities to help ensure they get the care they need.Dual-use special-needs plans combine services and coverage for Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries, and they o…

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GOP proposal threatens cuts to MA Social Security benefits

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GOP proposal threatens cuts to MA Social Security benefits Congressional Republicans' proposed changes to Social Security have advocates for Massachusetts beneficiaries concerned about the future of the key safety net program.A recent GOP budget proposal suggested raising the benefit eligible retirement age to 69, "to account for increases in life …

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Queer churches in MA and nationwide offer all identities safe, sacred spaces

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Queer churches in MA and nationwide offer all identities safe, sacred spaces By Sara Youngblood Gregory for Yes! Magazine. Broadcast version by Kathryn Carley for Commonwealth News Service reporting for the YES! Media-Public News Service CollaborationIn December 2023, Pope Francis announced that Catholic priests may bless same-sex unions-as long as…

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