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'Wrong, Morally And Militarily': Mass. Members Of Congress Decry Trump Ban On Transgender Service Members

Several members of Congress expressed their dismay, while offering words of support for the transgender community.

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Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass. speaks in a park in Berryville, Va. Monday, where Congressional Democrats unveiled their new agenda. (Cliff Owen/AP)

'This Fight Is Not Over,' Sen. Warren Says, Accusing GOP Colleagues Of Working 'Behind Closed Doors'

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Rep. Seth Moulton, D-Mass. (Molly Riley/AP)

Despite New 'Better Deal' Message, Rep. Moulton Says Democrats 'Need New Leaders'

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A storm system will pass south of New England Saturday and need to be monitored closely. (Courtesy Tropical Tidbits)

Forecast: Let's Call It A Top 10 Summer Day

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Climate Change In Mass.

The twin cooling towers at Brayton Point Power Station in Somerset, Mass. (Jesse Costa/WBUR)

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Analysis: Non-White Mass. Voters More Troubled By Climate Change Than White Voters

A recent WBUR poll shows non-white Mass. voters are even more concerned about the consequences of climate change than the state population as a whole -- and voters are already more concerned than ever.

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Jesse Algarin, a military veteran and the co-owner of the Hometown Cafe in the town of Winchendon, voted for President Trump. He believes Trump is following through on his promises and doing the best he can as "people try to stop him or slow him down." (Jesse Costa/WBUR)

How Trump Voters In Central Mass. See The President Now

So after months of investigations about possible Russian collusion, court challenges, legislative paralysis and all those angry tweet storms, we speak with Massachusetts residents who voted for Trump to see how they feel about his presidency so far.

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Several industrial sites are located on the Chelsea Creek. (Robin Lubbock/WBUR)

'Hit First And Worst': Region's Communities Of Color Brace For Climate Change Impacts

The consequences of climate change, experts say, will disproportionately affect low-income communities and communities of color.

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Blondie Didn't Expect To Be Making Music More Than 40 Years On

Decades after they emerged in the New York pop punk scene, Blondie is not only still touring, they're still touring with new music.

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Warren Oates in Sam Peckinpah's 1974 film "Bring Me the Head of Alfredo Garcia." (Courtesy Photofest)

'Shadow Cinema' Turns Fond Eye On Complexities In '70s B-List Movies — And Gives Side-Eye To Today's Cinema

In a new book, "Shadow Cinema of the American '70s," Charles Taylor salutes an era when scrappy B-movies still talked to the audiences like adults and the good guys didn’t always win.

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Dana Schutz's 2016 painting "Big Wave," which is featured in her ICA exhibition. (Courtesy the artist and Petzel, New York)

Activists To ICA: ‘Pull The Show’ Of New York Artist Behind Controversial Emmett Till Painting

Dana Schutz sparked controversy with a painting based on a 1955 photo of the black 14-year-old after he was tortured and murdered in one of the most infamous racist crimes of the 20th century.

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Jul 25, 2017

Once Shanley is released Friday, he will begin 10 years of supervised probation. (AP Photo/Yoon S. Byun, Pool)

Paul Shanley, Priest At Center Of Clergy Sex Abuse Scandal, To Be Released

Two psychiatric experts told prosecutors that Shanley, 86, does not meet the legal criteria for civil confinement as a sexually dangerous person.

Jul 25, 2017

"It's driving people off the water," New Hampshire fisherman David Goethel said. "Fishermen are really angry. Every day I get calls from people on the water thanking me for keeping this up." (AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty)

Fishermen Taking Fight Over Monitors To Supreme Court

The government shifted the cost of paying for monitors to fishermen last year. Monitors can cost hundreds of dollars per day and are likely to put fishermen out of business, according to fisherman David Goethel.

Jul 25, 2017

Looking east at the Commonwealth Avenue Bridge, which spans the Massachusetts Turnpike and intersects with the Boston University Bridge and Essex Street. (Jesse Costa/WBUR)

Comm. Ave. Bridge Project Begins This Week

Detours and closures will start this week for the Commonwealth Avenue bridge project.

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08:21Jul 25, 2017

A rare sight these days: In this 2011 file photo, a for sale sign hangs in front of a home in Milton. (Steven Senne/AP)

Report: Median Price Of A Home In Mass. Is Now Over $400,000

Housing inventory is low, real estate analysts say, and so prices are soaring.

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Jul 25, 2017

James 'Jay' McMahon (Courtesy photo via State House News Service)

GOP Attorney From Cape Cod Poised To Launch AG Bid Against Healey

Bourne attorney James "Jay" McMahon plans to formally announce his campaign this weekend at a chowder cook-off contest at the home of the leader of the conservative Massachusetts Republican Assembly.

Jul 25, 2017

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President Trump Praises Senate For Health Care Vote

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35:38Jul 25, 2017

Boston University neurology and pathology professor Dr. Ann McKee presents findings about Kevin Turner's brain on Thursday. (Jesse Costa/WBUR)

Researchers Find CTE In 110 Out Of 111 Deceased NFL Players

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05:00Jul 25, 2017

J. Kates: "Every turn is a reminder that I am not the master of this landscape." (weesam/flickr)

New Mass. Environmental League Head On Her Shift From Corporate To Advocacy

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17:32Jul 24, 2017

A view of the John Adams Courthouse, where the SJC makes its rulings. (mcritz/Flickr)

Mass. SJC Rules Local Authorities Cannot Hold People On ICE Detainers

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15:31Jul 24, 2017

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Analyst: MassHealth Enrollment Has Stabilized, So Baker's Proposals May Not Seem Urgent To Legislature

The retired president of the Massachusetts Taxpayers Foundation says Gov. Charlie Baker "has put forward probably the most sweeping changes in Medicaid or MassHealth in the 50 years of its existence," and they're controversial.

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05:29Jul 25, 2017

Temperatures return to seasonable levels on Wednesday. (Courtesy NOAA)

Forecast: Oddly Cool For One More Day Before Beautiful, Warmer Wed.

Clouds and cool weather continue today along with some dampness, but sunshine returns on Wednesday.

Jul 25, 2017

Max Spahn and Andy McCarty at the Center for the Advancement of Veterans and Servicemembers at Northeastern University. (Jesse Costa/WBUR)

From Troops To Troupes: Northeastern Vets Find Confidence Again With Improv

Northeastern University is now offering veteran students improv workshops to help them speak with the confidence they found in the military as they re-enter the civilian world.

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04:14Jul 25, 2017

Tammy Faye Starlite as Nico. (Courtesy Bob Gruen)

Dark And Mysterious Velvet Underground Singer Nico Brought Into The Light At Oberon

Performer Tammy Faye Starlite is re-envisioning Nico, the one-time singer for the Velvet Underground and dark chanteuse of the post-punk in the late-‘70s and ‘80s, on Saturday night.

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Jul 25, 2017

Harvard University’s controversial proposal to prohibit private social clubs may help open the doors of power for women in the future, writes Lauren Stiller Rikleen. Pictured: Harvard students walk by as someone enters the Fly Club, one of the exclusive final clubs at Harvard University. (Jesse Costa/WBUR)

Want More Women In High Places? Start By Banning Elite Social Clubs At Harvard

Like any large and powerful institution, writes Lauren Stiller Rikleen, Harvard’s influence reaches far beyond the university’s walls.

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Jul 25, 2017

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'Wrong, Morally And Militarily': Mass. Members Of Congress Decry Trump Ban On Transgender Service Members

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'This Fight Is Not Over,' Sen. Warren Says, Accusing GOP Colleagues Of Working 'Behind Closed Doors'

Despite New 'Better Deal' Message, Rep. Moulton Says Democrats 'Need New Leaders'

Forecast: Let's Call It A Top 10 Summer Day

Analysis: Non-White Mass. Voters More Troubled By Climate Change Than White Voters

How Trump Voters In Central Mass. See The President Now

'Hit First And Worst': Region's Communities Of Color Brace For Climate Change Impacts

Blondie Didn't Expect To Be Making Music More Than 40 Years On

'Shadow Cinema' Turns Fond Eye On Complexities In '70s B-List Movies — And Gives Side-Eye To Today's Cinema

Activists To ICA: ‘Pull The Show’ Of New York Artist Behind Controversial Emmett Till Painting

Paul Shanley, Priest At Center Of Clergy Sex Abuse Scandal, To Be Released

Fishermen Taking Fight Over Monitors To Supreme Court

Comm. Ave. Bridge Project Begins This Week

Report: Median Price Of A Home In Mass. Is Now Over $400,000

GOP Attorney From Cape Cod Poised To Launch AG Bid Against Healey

President Trump Praises Senate For Health Care Vote

Researchers Find CTE In 110 Out Of 111 Deceased NFL Players

New Mass. Environmental League Head On Her Shift From Corporate To Advocacy

Mass. SJC Rules Local Authorities Cannot Hold People On ICE Detainers

Analyst: MassHealth Enrollment Has Stabilized, So Baker's Proposals May Not Seem Urgent To Legislature

Forecast: Oddly Cool For One More Day Before Beautiful, Warmer Wed.

From Troops To Troupes: Northeastern Vets Find Confidence Again With Improv

Dark And Mysterious Velvet Underground Singer Nico Brought Into The Light At Oberon

Want More Women In High Places? Start By Banning Elite Social Clubs At Harvard