Massachusetts
Trader Joe’s Sues Trader Joe’s United for Trademark Infringement
The store is demanding that its union turn over some of its merchandise and profits because the merchandise was too similar to the brand’s logo.
Lawmakers Want Prisoners to Trade Their Organs and Bone Marrow for Freedom
Advocates are worried a new bill in Massachusetts could coerce prisoners into giving up body parts to reduce their sentences.
An Out Trans Man Was Just Elected to a State Legislature for the First Time Ever
The historic victory is part of a “rainbow wave.”
Sting Operation: Woman Accused of Unleashing Thousands of Bees on Cops
“Oh, you’re allergic? Good,” the woman told one of the officers, according to police.
Police Are Literally Sleeping on the Job. And People Keep Filming Them.
People are posting videos of police sleeping on the job as evidence that departments are overfunded and unproductive.
Witch, Please: These Teens Are Fighting to Clear an Accused Witch’s Name
Massachusetts’ last convicted witch might finally see justice.
Faulty Drug Tests Are Finding K2 in Prisoners’ Mail, Lawsuit Alleges
As a result, prisoners are allegedly being given solitary confinement, losing visitation privileges, or facing other punishments.
Meet Rise of the Moors, an Armed Militia That Had a 9-Hour Standoff With Cops
Eleven men were arrested after driving through Massachusetts with guns and tactical gear. They say they did nothing wrong.
White Shooter Suspected of Killing 2 Black People Drew Swastikas, DA Says
The shooting of Ramona Cooper and David Green is being investigated as a hate crime.
Massachusetts is Testing Anti-Suicide Bracelets on Incarcerated People
The state's prison system will become the first to evaluate the Fitbit-like devices, which use algorithms to track prisoners' vitals.
A Black Teen’s Mom Is Fundraising to Solve Her Mysterious Death in the Woods
Mikayla Miller’s mother said her daughter was found “bound by the neck with a black belt to a tree,” and she suggested police prematurely concluded it was a suicide.
‘Rich Rebuilds’ Is Fighting for the Right to Repair
Through his YouTube channel and his independent Tesla repair shop, Rich Benoit is helping to build a future where anyone can repair their own stuff.