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Democratic Congressman Richard Neal was in Berkshire County today to discuss business, education, and jobs training with local leaders.
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On this week’s 51%, we recognize Sexual Assault Awareness Month and speak with the head of the Texas Advocacy Project, an organization offering legal support and safety planning for survivors of dating and domestic violence, sexual assault, child abuse, and human trafficking. CEO Heather Bellino says it is critical for survivors to know their rights and have access to support that still allows them to take the lead on how they want to move forward. WAMC’s Josh Landes also details a bill in Massachusetts aimed at closing loopholes around age of consent that currently shield teachers from facing legal consequences for sexual misconduct with students in their care.
The Met Opera airs Saturdays at 1 p.m. beginning Dec. 6 through May 30, 2026.
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The Harlem Democrat is sponsoring a bill that would strip racial details from the criminal charging system.
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Among the various tax proposals in Albany is one that would repeal a decades-old sales-tax exemption for purchases of gold and silver. -
New York advocates urge more funding for community mental health services, saying stronger supports could prevent youth hospitalizations. -
The number of volunteer firefighters in New York state has dropped by a third since the early 2000s, leading to what some say is a crisis.
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Xi Jinping and the KMT's Cheng Li-wun agreed to pursue peace, but Taiwan's ruling party worries it will enable Beijing to undermine its democracy.
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Over the past year, the vast majority of new jobs have gone to women. One economist says to help men find work, we need to embrace ways to "make girly jobs appeal to manly men." -
If you keep up with secret identities, you'll get at least one question right this week! -
If your household is starting to look like one giant playroom, it might be time to declutter. Here's how to cut down on stress-inducing mess and decide what to keep, donate or let go.
