Goodbye Columbus... Last year the Medford School Committee decided to rename their Columbus Elementary School. The name change comes at a time when there are growing calls to remove the name Columbus from buildings for his ties to killing indigenous people. So far, there are 18 names being floated for the school’s new name. The town is seeking input from the public as to the best name. Should Medford change the school name and if so to what?
Is Vote By Mail Here to Stay? Today the Massachusetts Joint Committee on Election Laws conducted a public hearing to discuss the Votes Act, a bill filed by Rep. Lawn and Sen. Creem. The bill includes legislation on universal mail-in voting, same-day registration, early voting, and more. Should the Massachusetts legislature pass the Votes Act? Are you in favor of mail in voting as a permanent option? Sen. Creem joins Dan to discuss the Votes Act.
Prince Harry and the First Amendment. On a recent podcast, Prince Harry was heard saying, “I've got so much I want to say about the First Amendment as I sort of understand it, but it is bonkers.” The Prince’s statement comes on the heels of his Oprah interview where he appeared alongside his wife Meghan Markle accusing the Royal Family of racist behavior. As an English born Royal, does Prince Harry even have the right to speak out against the First Amendment?
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