Read on for some of the best recent articles by local independent news outlets around the Bay State! Includes IndyMass #67.
ELECTIONS
Western Massachusetts incumbents sweep primary elections
The Shoestring (Western Mass.)
Interesting take on an otherwise predictable group of races.
The Worcester Sucks Guide To This Freaky Little Primary|
Worcester Sucks and I Love It
It wouldn’t be a primary season without a sharp and hilarious elections guide from the Woo.
Persis Yu ousts Sen. Mike Rush
The Flipside (Boston)
Big upset in Boston as a progressive challenger appears to have unseated a powerful more centrist Democrat.
Somerville councilor JT Scott says he’s resigning to focus on activism, taking advantage of special election timing
Cambridge Somerville Independent
Though not running for office this year, a DSA councilor resigned right after sitting DSA state Rep. Erika Uyterhoeven beat three challengers for outgoing Sen. Pat Jehlen’s seat. Coincidence? We shall see.
SURVEILLANCE
Acushnet suspends, Dartmouth ends Flock programs amid controversy
The New Bedford Light
More small but important victories for the 4th Amendment and democracy in general.
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