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LetsGoHome t1_j8k33j7 wrote

I'm still catching up on all your laws after moving here last year and uh what the fuck? Your public employees can't strike? How can anyone consider this a blue state

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belushi93 t1_j8k7f2o wrote

The state was started by puritans. There are a number of laws on the books that have been there for ages and that aren't exactly progressive. The state has come a long way, but in certain ways it still has a way to go.

https://www.chowdaheadz.com/blogs/news/why-does-massachusetts-have-blue-laws

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spitfish t1_j8nd2qf wrote

In this case, it's less puritans & more corporate focused politicians.

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Significant_Shake_71 t1_j8sqwd9 wrote

The real history of this state and New England itself, which isn’t taught in schools, would shock you to the core.

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LetsGoHome t1_j8t9clb wrote

I just came from VT which started as a whites only cult - I promise I won't be too shocked lol.

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