Civil Politics
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Civil Politics (12/16/22): Senatorial Swap

Further Reading:

China abandons key parts of zero-Covid strategy after protests - https://bbc.in/3PtBplC

Russia warns of "consequences" if U.S. sends Patriot missiles to Ukraine - https://bit.ly/3FTLy7Z

The bizarre far-right coup attempt in Germany, explained by an expert - https://bit.ly/3W5WAww

The Special Counsel Investigating Trump Is Wasting No Time - https://bit.ly/3HFZ2oY

William J. Jefferson corruption case - https://bit.ly/3FXjuRd

I Think I Found Kyrsten Sinema’s Side Hustle - https://bit.ly/3iXEGxe

How Kyrsten Sinema’s decision to leave the Democratic Party will change the Senate - https://bit.ly/3WhdWWS

Largest nursing strike in NHS history starts - https://bbc.in/3FSpcCL


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Civil Politics (12/2/22): Railroaded

Further Reading:

Senate passes railroad legislation to prevent a strike - https://n.pr/3ORV4eK

Arizona's Cochise County finally certifies its election results after a court order - https://n.pr/3VrW6Ar

House Democrats elect Hakeem Jeffries as first Black leader in Congress - https://bit.ly/3iwJ4my

Nancy Pelosi says husband is 'coming along' after San Francisco hammer attack - https://bit.ly/3XQGND1

House Democrats elect Hakeem Jeffries as first Black leader in Congress -

McCarthy: Democrats could influence House speaker pick if GOP doesn't unite - https://bit.ly/3UoXNNK

McCarthy's quest for House speaker risks derailment - https://bit.ly/3XNr8Et

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Civil Politics (11/18/22): A House/Senate Divided

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Further Reading:

What's left to count in the House? Republicans win control, but margin is narrow -

McCarthy overwhelmingly won G.O.P. backing for speaker, but the vote signals he still faces a tough fight. - https://nyti.ms/3EAtE9E

Patty Murray likely to be first female Senate president pro tem, 3rd in line for presidency - https://bit.ly/3gcLqq4

Raphael Warnock files suit over state law blocking Saturday voting ahead of Senate runoff - https://bit.ly/3g9LOFK


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Civil Politics (11/11/22): Post-Election Post-Mortem

Inside Elon Musk’s first meeting with Twitter employees - https://bit.ly/3hCo6Ta

Geoff Diehl is kind of running for governor. Has a haphazard campaign strategy hurt his chances? - https://bit.ly/3WX3Dsq

WWLP Election Results - https://www.wwlp.com/election-results

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Civil Politics (10/28/22): What Should We Expect?

Further Reading:

What Happened to Liz Truss Can’t Happen Here - https://bit.ly/3U7W2F7

Congressional District 14 Debate - https://youtu.be/m695Yf0ZQlI


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Civil Politics (10/21/22): Ballot-Question-Palooza 2022

Further Reading:

Everything you need to know about the 2022 Massachusetts ballot questions - https://bit.ly/3yY0hem

Will the millionaires tax on the November ballot help Mass. residents? It depends, new report finds - https://bit.ly/3z13865

What to know about the Massachusetts driver's license ballot question - https://bit.ly/3SpqI3g


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Civil Politics (10/14/22): Election Spotlight: Gittelson 2: Election Boogaloo

A first for Civil Politics - We are having a write-in candidate for an office on the air! Yvonne Gittelson was on the show on 8/29/22 during the Primary race. After Patrick Cahillane won the primary she has decided to run as a write-in candidate, and since this is such an interesting turn of events we thought it would be important to speak with her again.

As of this writing, Sheriff Cahillane has not yet responded to our request for a second interview.

Site: https://yvonneforsheriff.com
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (413) 268-7373

Yvonne Gittelson to run for Hampshire County Sheriff as write in - https://bit.ly/3CVS9Nw

Deputy superintendent at Hampshire County jail resigns as suspicious vehicle probe begins - https://bit.ly/3VpEPIu

FBI inquires about Hampshire County jail’s wood shop operation - https://bit.ly/3fUGJAD


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Civil Politics (9/30/22): Election Spotlight (Governor’s Council): John Comerford

This week we welcomed John Comerford, the Republican candidate for the Governor's Council seat for District 8.

Website: comerford4govcouncil.com
Facebook: comerford4govcouncil
Email: [email protected]

Republican John Comerford announces bid for Governor’s Council - https://bit.ly/3dWIkFx

Judge Shelley Joseph: 5 Fast Facts You Need to Know - https://bit.ly/3CncL1c

Feds drop case against Newton judge charged in immigrant's escape - https://bit.ly/3rjzFA0

Iran protests over young woman's death continue, 83 said killed - https://reut.rs/3E3oSS2

In a big Jan. 6 case, Oath Keepers go on trial for seditious conspiracy - https://n.pr/3E8Seyu

‘Reason to worry’: Italy's Meloni holds a mirror to Trump's GOP - https://politi.co/3BVbnkW

Fox News’s Tucker Carlson speaks at Hells Angels president’s funeral - https://bit.ly/3dUGEw8

US points finger at Russia over gas pipeline sabotage - https://bbc.in/3y5pS4i

Occupied regions of Ukraine vote to join Russia in staged referendums - https://n.pr/3E1z0Le

Webb, Hubble Capture Detailed Views of DART Impact - https://go.nasa.gov/3CkqZQ5


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Civil Politics (9/23/22): Election Spotlight (Governor's Council): Tara Jacobs

Tonight we were able to talk to Tara Jacobs of North Adams who is running as a Democrat for the Governor's Council.

Website: Tarajacobs.com
Facebook: TaraJacobsGovernorsCouncil
Insta: taragovernorscouncil2022
Twitter: TaraGovCouncil
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (413) 414-5678

Further Reading:

What Is the Mass Governor's Council? - mass.gov/orgs/governors-council

Tara Jacobs defies conventional political wisdom, stuns pundits with Governor’s Council primary win - https://bit.ly/3BDqajV

Migrants staying at Joint Base Cape Cod settle in as they determine where to go from here - https://bit.ly/3SlT6ng

Migrants flown to Martha's Vineyard file class action lawsuit against DeSantis - https://bit.ly/3y8xH9J

As fentanyl plagues Texas, Gov. Greg Abbott directs state police to focus on cartels - https://bit.ly/3r0yW6L

Gov. Abbot's Letter to Biden - https://bit.ly/3LyvObL

New York's attorney general sues Trump and 3 of his children for alleged fraud - https://n.pr/3SpQu7V

Trump’s defeat in the Mar-a-Lago “special master” case, explained - https://bit.ly/3UqY6sN

Special master to Trump’s lawyers: ‘You can't have your cake and eat it - https://politi.co/3Uu4YFI


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Civil Politics (9/16/22): They're People, Not Pawns

Further Reading:

What are the ballot questions for the November election? - https://bit.ly/3xsfAev

Planeloads of Venezuelan Migrants Arrive at Martha's Vineyard Airport - https://bit.ly/3LqcehJ

Amherst, Northampton get calls that Texas is sending migrants to their communities; officials work to verify call, make a plan - https://bit.ly/3qIZRUu

The Cruel Story Behind The 'Reverse Freedom Rides' - https://n.pr/3BiMnnq

Migrants on Martha's Vineyard flight say they were told they were going to Boston - https://n.pr/3DrvauD

GOP’s Graham unveils nationwide abortion ban after 15 weeks - https://bit.ly/3BKDKmV

'Bad idea': Republicans pan Lindsey Graham's 15-week abortion ban - https://nbcnews.to/3S4UbzK

Text of Graham Abortion Ban Bill - https://bit.ly/3Bitzo5

Election denier Bolduc wins New Hampshire GOP Senate race - https://bit.ly/3QNzp6K


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