Northeastern Expert: NFL Platform May Stir Discussion Of Domestic Violence
Dan Lebowitz of the Center for the Study of Sport in Society says the high profile Ray Rice case may galvanize a conversation over domestic violence.
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Dan Lebowitz of the Center for the Study of Sport in Society says the high profile Ray Rice case may galvanize a conversation over domestic violence.
#WhyIStayed and #WhyILeft have been used on Twitter early this week after the publicity of the Ray Rice case.
It seems we've jumped into the pool of relativism since we got wind of Josh Gordon's season-long suspension for marijuana use. You have the indignant faction that can't believe someone who smokes weed gets a year while Ray Rice skates with a two-game suspension
There's at least one thing Mass. lawmakers did at the end of the session that is definitely not in the public interest.
Lawmakers approved several major pieces of legislation early Friday morning.
While most of the country was outraged by Rice's lenient suspension, some Ravens fans were just the opposite.
Hope Solo allegedly attacked her sister and nephew, while everyone is shocked it's probably something we should have seen coming.
A benefit fund has been set up for the four children of a Rockland woman who was murdered last week, allegedly by her husband.
A text message apparently set off a Rockland man, leading him to kill his wife, police said Thursday.
An overhaul of the state's domestic violence laws unanimously cleared the Massachusetts House on Tuesday.
Over 15 million children are exposed to intimate partner violence (IPV) each year, and the health consequences of this exposure are well-documented.
The murder case involving the son of Red Sox broadcaster Jerry Remy has led Attorney General Martha Coakley to call for a re-examination of the state's domestic violence laws.
Massachusetts lawmakers have approved a bill designed to protect victims of domestic violence, stalking, and sexual assault by letting them break a lease without penalty.
In February, Lisa Stilkey plunged from a second-story window. Testimony indicated she was trying to escape from her husband.
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The Massachusetts Senate has unanimously approved a bill that would allow victims of domestic violence to take up to 15 days of leave from their jobs without facing penalties from their employers.
Senator Katherine Clark has sponsored a bill that would allow the family pet to be protected by restraining orders.
A father angry over being denied access to his children and legally barred from seeing them went to their home Monday morning and killed them, his estranged wife and then himself.
An extensive search in Tewksbury led to the arrest of a suspect in a domestic violence attack on Sunday.
A Yarmouth police dog who was injured while putting a domestic violence suspect in custody now needs thousands of dollars worth of surgery, and the department is raising money to cover the bill.
A new study by the state Public Health Department found a link between bullying and violence in the home.
A man from Taunton is dead and another charged with domestic violence after a man's body was found at a campground in Provincetown over the weekend.
A Plymouth, Massachusetts mom is looking for an affordable wheelchair van so she can keep taking her son on adventures.
Investigators say the suspect visited the store several days before the break-in.
Willson Contreras hit his team-leading 10th homer and Sonny Gray outdueled Seth Lugo as the Boston Red Sox beat the Kansas City Royals 3-1 on Monday night.
WBZ-TV's Lisa Hughes got a big surprise when a duckling wandered into her yard and sought her out for protection.
A new option is coming for travelers looking to avoid long security lines at Logan International Airport and potentially save money on rides and parking.
Tuesday is likely to be the hottest day of the stretch with highs in many towns reaching 90-95 degrees.
Investigators say the suspect visited the store several days before the break-in.
A viral video taken at a Southbridge, Massachusetts McDonald's is leading to criminal charges.
A group of Good Samaritans, including an off-duty firefighter, rushed into action when a car rolled over on Interstate 495 in Massachusetts Sunday afternoon.
A new option is coming for travelers looking to avoid long security lines at Logan International Airport and potentially save money on rides and parking.
Many people fear that a family history of dementia dooms them to inevitably suffer the condition themselves. But a new tool, the Brain Care Score, shows how lifestyle changes can be beneficial, cutting the risk of dementia.
There was a possible measles exposure at Logan Airport in Boston last week, Massachusetts health officials say.
A new study finds that a simple blood test could predict Alzheimer's disease long before symptoms appear.
The Lone Star tick, which can cause alpha-gal syndrome, is spreading north throughout Massachusetts.
Boston's cold and snowy winter might have an effect on this year's pollen allergy season.
A driver from Southboro, Massachusetts struggled for months to unravel a frustrating mix up with his E-ZPass account.
The gunman who allegedly opened fire on passing cars on Memorial Drive in Cambridge, Massachusetts is 46-year-old Tyler Brown from Boston.
There have been four violent attacks in three weeks at Tewksbury Hospital and a state representative is taking the fight to Beacon Hill to give security the non-lethal equipment back.
A family is demanding answers from the Gloucester, Massachusetts school district, after learning their five-year-old son was left alone in a quiet room for nearly half an hour.
A nurse says the decision is leaving the staff and patients at Tewksbury Hospital vulnerable to serious injury.
Both the Trump and Healey administrations are using government websites to blame each other for the shutdown.
Which party stands to take more of the blame from voters for the government shutdown? Here's what a new poll says.
A UNH Survey Center/Granite State poll shows John Sununu crushing Scott Brown by 23 points among likely primary voters in New Hampshire.
Seth Moulton said he's running against Sen. Ed Markey because "our party leaders are clinging to that old playbook."
Maine Governor Janet Mills' run for Senate comes with an unusual promise - she will only serve one six-year term.
Dover Saddlery is closing its Wellesley, Massachusetts store and preparing for more than 100 layoffs.
The "dirty soda" trend is coming to drive-thrus all over Massachusetts as Dunkin' is now serving up its own version of the viral drink.
Smokey Bones is closing all of its restaurants, including Massachusetts locations in Tyngsboro and Taunton.
Boston ranks right up there with Hawaii as one of the most expensive vacation spots in the country, according to a new report.
The Market Basket Board of Directors was justified in firing longtime CEO Arthur T. Demoulas, a judge ruled Monday.
Known formally as Gurnet Light, a historic lighthouse has guided mariners at the entrance to Plymouth Harbor for generations.
From private cruises to quintessential clambakes, Essex River Cruises offers a front-row seat to the beauty of the Great Marsh.
Argia Mystic Cruises in Mystic, Connecticut is one of the last commercial sailing ships in the region, offering a rare chance to explore the area by sea.
A 2026 James Beard Award finalist for Best Chef, and 3-time Chopped champion, Evan Hennessey uses locally farmed and foraged foots to create artistically inspired dishes.
In Groton, Massachusetts, there is a recently opened state-of-the-art venue that is becoming one of the region's premier nonprofit music destinations.
Willson Contreras hit his team-leading 10th homer and Sonny Gray outdueled Seth Lugo as the Boston Red Sox beat the Kansas City Royals 3-1 on Monday night.
The first-place Braves took two of three from Boston for their 13th win in 15 series this season.
The major league-best Atlanta Braves defeated the Boston Red Sox 3-2 on Friday night.
Kyle Schwarber hit his major league-leading 18th home run and the Phillies defeated the Red Sox 3-1 on Thursday night.
After days of leaks and rumors, the NFL finally released the full schedule for the New England Patriots.
A Boston man says he's lucky to be alive after jumping into the Charles River to save his dog.
Little Joe the gorilla is leaving Boston after decades at the Franklin Park Zoo.
There's been another sighting of an unusual killer whale named Old Thom in the waters off Massachusetts.
A soccer coach in Ludlow, Massachusetts plans to pay it forward after winning big on a lottery scratch ticket.
The Rumney Rocks Climbing Area is partially closed as nesting peregrine falcons could attack rock climbers.