- Police presence in Downtown Crossing is increased after Christmastime gun violence. [Boston Herald]
- The Globe's headline sensationalizes a serious study [PDF] on homicide rates among young black men. [Boston Globe]
- Anti-war free speech is being tested in Bridgewater-Raynham. [Daily News Tribune]
- An illegal immigrant sues his employer for back wages without facing penalties himself? [Boston Globe]
- New Hampshire is getting more aggressive in collecting fees from lost hikers. New proposed state motto: "Pay up or die." [Union Leader]
- If you care about a charity, be aware your donation is 65% less effective when handled by third-party fundraisers. [Enterprise News]
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