The race for New Hampshire's 1st District.
| October 13, 2020 |
| Good Morning Boston, 🌧 Showers, with a high of 61. Thunderstorms possible after 3 p.m. Last week in this newsletter, I mentioned the state's eviction moratorium is set to expire Oct. 17. There's been no move to extend the date, but help may be on the way. Let's take a closer look: - The Baker administration says it will release $171 million in aid, but advocates say it's not enough. - And more evictions mean there could be an influx of surrendered pets. Michael Keiley of the MSPCA says the No.1 reason people surrender animals is housing. The agency has guidance on surrendering a pet here. - Remember that evictions are not legal without a court order. Here's more information from the state about the legal process. P.S. - What does the American flag mean to you? NPR asked its listeners and got back some fascinating responses. — Meghan Kelly @meghanbkelly newsletters@wbur.org The Rundown 1. Without State Support, Mass. School Districts Band Together To Provide Coronavirus Testing Massachusetts isn’t providing regular coronavirus testing for public school staff and students, but by banding together, roughly a dozen districts have figured out the logistics to make testing work on a trial basis. Read more. | | 2. The Race For N.H.'s 1st Congressional District Is A National Bellwether — And A Challenge For Republicans Between 2008 and 2016 -- five election cycles in a row -- the district rocked back and forth: electing a Democrat to Congress, then a Republican, then a Democrat, then a Republican, and then a Democrat. Now, incumbent Rep. Chris Pappas, a Democrat, is defending his seat against Republican challenger Matt Mowers. Read more. 3. What The MFA's Delayed Basquiat Show Tells Us About The Future Of Art Exhibitions The challenge of opening sprawling, loan-heavy exhibitions may be a thing of the past, at least for now. This is the first in a series from WBUR's arts reporters this week on how artists are making and displaying their work in Boston. Read more. 4. Despite Outbreak, Congress Takes Its Chances Without Widespread COVID-19 Testing The latest cases highlights the absence of a widespread testing program for Congress more than seven months after the World Health Organization declared a pandemic. Read more. 5. Protesters Flock To Supreme Court, Capitol Hill For Amy Coney Barrett Hearings Demonstrators called on lawmakers to "save the ACA" and "protect life in law" in dueling protests on Monday, the first day of Barrett's Supreme Court confirmation hearings. Read more. | Support the news
| Anything Else? | - Acknowledging the faults, the bigotry and the blind spots in our past is not unpatriotic, write Fernande Raine and Adam Strom in this opinion piece. These stories help us understand who we are as a free people.
| - Today on Radio Boston, advocates and detractors of the second question on this year's ballot — ranked-choice voting — will debate. Tune in at 3 p.m.
| | | | | | Election 2020 Mass. Voters: Let Us Know About Any Voting Problems You See | | | | | | | What We're Reading | - As schools reopen, students struggle with COVID trauma. (Boston Globe)
| | | | Tell Me Something Good Watch Pop Singer Yavin Challenge Queer Beauty Standards In New Music Video The video for “Hot” showcases an array of folks from the LGBTQ+ community with the message that beauty means different things to different people. | | | | | Before you go: It's not a baby whale, and it is doing just fine, everyone. | | | 😎 Forward to a friend. They can sign up here. 📣 Give us your feedback: newsletters@wbur.org 📨 Get more WBUR stories sent to your inbox. Check out all of our newsletter offerings. | Support the news
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