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Keeping Families Connected coalition letter to Bristol Sheriff calls for lowering jail phone rates

June 26, 2020 By Karina Leave a Comment

During the pandemic, MA jails and prisons have shut down visiting, and in an attempt to help keep families in touch with their loved ones, they have begun offering a couple of free phone calls per week, though some facilities are starting … [Read more...]

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Response to lawsuit against Bristol County Sheriff for exorbitant phone rates

July 10, 2018 By Karina Leave a Comment

As the legislative session is ending, will any efforts be made to end exorbitant prison and jail phone rates? Other states have rates of less than 5 cents per minute. The criminal justice bill went to conference with a provision that would … [Read more...]

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Bad Baker Policy Change, Detaining Immigrants for ICE

June 3, 2016 By Karina 16 Comments

It was all over the news yesterday. Here's the Globe piece, After policy shift, State Police can now detain immigrants for ICE. And here's my response: As a long-time advocate for immigrant rights, I deplore Governor Baker’s policy … [Read more...]

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darraghcmurphy Darragh Murphy @darraghcmurphy ·
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“His incompetence is exceeded only by his hubris.”

I know Felix is having trouble passing the Bar’s “Character & Fitness” b/c of sexual misconduct. Did Ricardo disclose his contempt for court on his bar application?

@ Mass Board of Bar Overseeers
#BosPoli #Mapoli #SuffolkDA

Jessamyn Jones @jessamynejones

#RicardoArroyo had so little respect for one of the most sacred principles of our democracy—right to a trial by jury—that he blew off notices for 2 full YEARS. Now he believes he should be District Attorney 🤯. His incompetence is exceeded only by his hubris. #bospoli #mapoli

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chrisforma Chris Doughty @chrisforma ·
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Good support today for @KateForLG at today’s debate! Tune in on @WCVB or @WBUR 90.9FM at 11AM #magov #mapoli #massgop

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poeboston Dan Currie @poeboston ·
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The restored Emily Dickinson Homestead is ready for its closeup https://www.bostonglobe.com/2022/08/11/lifestyle/restored-emily-dickinson-homestead-is-ready-its-closeup/?event=event25 via @BostonGlobe > #bospoli #mapoli @TownOfAmherst @DickinsonMuseum

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leahcoleallen Leah Cole Allen @leahcoleallen ·
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Ready to debate!
#mapoli

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dfermass DFER Massachusetts @dfermass ·
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State education board of @MASchoolsK12 to vote today on raising #MCAS graduation requirements, a move that would take effect in 4 years thus allowing districts time to prepare for the change. #maedu #mapoli #assessments https://www.bostonglobe.com/2022/08/15/metro/state-education-board-vote-today-raising-mcas-graduation-requirements/?event=event25 via @BostonGlobe

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bosleonrivera Leon Rivera @bosleonrivera ·
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I cannot wait for @MassAGO to be our next Governor, we need someone thats going to seriously tackle the opioids crisis in our Commonwealth, long overdue!! #Bospoli #Mapoli

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