Politics
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Evictions at 105 State Street are a Clear Violation of the City Charter
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Residents of 105 State St. were given just two months to vacate their apartments, while the City Charter clearly requires two years’ notice.
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Citizens’ Assemblies Are the Key to Truly Representative Local Government
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Citizens’ Assemblies are groups of voters randomly selected to deliberate on policy issues and make recommendations to town officials. They’re the key to reinvigorating local politics.
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The Second Newburyport Renaissance is About to Begin. A Retrospective from the Year 2051
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The Second Newburyport Renaissance will be defined by co-living housing, a Citizens Assembly, renewable energy, and hands-on education.
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Being Conservative in a Liberal Town Can Be an Isolating Experience
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Having a different ideology than everyone around you is lonely, especially in a tense political climate. But there are ways to cope.
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“I’m Socially Liberal but Fiscally Conservative”: A Newburyport Contradiction
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It’s common in Newburyport to be socially liberal and fiscally conservative, but is that a contradiction?
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Legalizing Psychedelics is a Win for Mental Health: Vote YES on Question 4
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Legalizing psychedelics in Massachusetts would be a huge step forward for mental health treatment.
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Election Lawn Sign Thefts Pit Neighbor Against Neighbor
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Lawn signs are going missing around Rowley, sowing animosity between neighbors.