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Boston Mayor Wu faces backlash for using taxpayer funds to teach immigrants political advocacy

Boston Mayor Michelle Wu is facing backlash after it was revealed that the city has been using taxpayer funds to teach immigrants, including those without legal status, how to politically organize for progressive causes.

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The Boston Herald· Sep 28, 11:55 PMBoston Mayor Wu faces backlash for using taxpayer funds to teach immigrants political advocacy

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