In what may be the clearest ever example of irony, competitors in the 2021 Boston Marathon are spending Indigenous Peoples’ Day literally running away from history as fast as they can. As they paced through the ancestral land of the Massachusett, Wampanoag, Nipmuc, and other tribes, marathoners honored the day by running really, really fast, tossing water cups on the ground, … [Read more...] about Boston Spends Indigenous Peoples’ Day Literally Running From History
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Facing Federal Fraud Charges, Glen ‘Big Baby’ Davis Asks Court To Try Him As A Juvenile
The professional basketball world was stunned last week when federal prosecutors unveiled sweeping fraud charges in a massive case against 18 former NBA players, including 17 grownups plus former Celtic Glen “Big Baby” Davis. “These are serious adult accusations that require special considerations when someone as childish as my client is alleged to be involved,” said … [Read more...] about Facing Federal Fraud Charges, Glen ‘Big Baby’ Davis Asks Court To Try Him As A Juvenile
City Of Boston Announces October 5 Will Be Celebrated Annually As Gerrit Cole Day
In a jubilant ceremony held on the Common, the City of Boston formally announced that October 5, the day the Sox won the AL EAst wildcard game, will hence force be celebrated as Gerrit Cole Day. “We are thrilled to honor our favorite Yankee of all time, Garrit Cole, for decades to come!” announced Mayor Kim Janey. “His unmatched ability to burn through our rival team’s … [Read more...] about City Of Boston Announces October 5 Will Be Celebrated Annually As Gerrit Cole Day
Susan Collins Finds Kavanaugh’s COVID Troubling, But Not Sure It Should Be Acted On
Susan Collins finds the news that Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh has COVID troubling, though she is not sure any action should be taken at this time, according to a statement from the Senator’s office. “The allegation that the Justice has tested positive for the novel coronavirus is indeed concerning, to say the least, and I must admit, I find the allegation to … [Read more...] about Susan Collins Finds Kavanaugh’s COVID Troubling, But Not Sure It Should Be Acted On
New Yorkers And New Englanders Agree: Connecticut Sucks
While people from New York and New England rarely find common ground, there is one area that unites the regions in mutual hatred: the state of Connecticut. “I would rather live in a dumpster than move to Hartford or Stamford, forget about it,” said Bronx resident Louis DeJulio. “I don’t even care if the fancy people there like the Yankees.” “I hear ya dude, we don’t claim … [Read more...] about New Yorkers And New Englanders Agree: Connecticut Sucks