In Cambridge, politics news means government actions, election results, policy shifts and civic life. Coverage focuses on the city council and the administration of public affairs.
A fire alarm halted the Stephen Colbert and Yo-Yo Ma event after about 40 minutes as Harvard Graduate Student Union protesters gathered outside.
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Should public figures cross picket lines to speak at events?
More than 200 Harvard Graduate Students Union members rallied outside University Hall as the union began its second strike of the year.
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Do you feel confident you understand your state's ballot questions before voting?
Many Harvard students voted by mail or absentee ballot as Massachusetts prepares to decide nine ballot questions in the 2026 midterms.
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Do you trust your local government to provide clear information about housing changes in your area?
The city's new interactive tool monitors residential development progress toward its 12,500-unit goal by 2030.
Faculty of Arts and Sciences postponed a vote on proposed faculty senate bylaws after amendments were circulated at a Tuesday meeting.
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Should public schools make Veterans Day events like parades a regular part of students' learning?
Students will attend Veterans Day activities in downtown Cambridge, with schools closed Nov. 9 for the holiday.
Reporting here centers on city council deliberations, the passage of municipal ordinances, voter turnout and electoral cycles. It reaches across the city and the communities that surround it. Zoning disputes and budgetary changes define the political landscape of this city. Public engagement levels and shifts in administrative priorities are the most common factors that drive political coverage here.
