Politics
Following the passage of Massachusetts' new public records ballot question, The Shoestring decided to brainstorm what we hope to obtain from the governor and...
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Politics
Several independent and third-party candidates will be on the ballot in western Massachusetts on Tuesday at a time when Gallup found that a record-high...
Labor
Cooperative restaurants are rare, especially in the Voo's multi-stakeholder format — but current owners and staff are optimistic that the time is right to...
Immigration
Foster parents and advocates are sounding the alarm that children with special immigration status have been receiving removal orders.
Politics
In Massachusetts, the state's often-criticized public records law doesn't cover the Legislature or governor's office. Ballot Question 1 could change that, but some are...
Investigations
Despite recent transparency reforms, sheriffs in Massachusetts are still able to keep officer misconduct hidden from scrutiny. But newly uncovered documents reveal allegations against...
Politics
The private equity-backed initiative would scrap party primaries in state elections. But would it solve the problem of apathy and Democratic dominance?
Environment
The ballot measure would divert a small portion of state taxes towards conservation, but some prominent environmentalists have declined to endorse it.
Politics
The measure has pitted gun clubs and manufacturers against teachers' unions and others in favor of stronger regulations.
Immigration
An attorney for the department said it has discontinued the practice after the PROTECT Act took effect last month, but that it will continue...
Labor
Committee for Public Counsel Services employees say they can better help guarantee the public’s Sixth Amendment right to legal representation if allowed to collectively...
Immigration
The Shoestring has confirmed new details about Velis’ seven months in Texas, part of a Trump Administration effort to use military resources against people...