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A ballot drop box outside of the Honan-Allston Branch of the Boston Public Library. In lieu of voter’s disappointment with the current presidential candidates, some Bostonians are planning to vote uncommitted for the Democratic Party. SARAH CRUZ/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Students emphasize importance of casting November ballot, criticize those withholding votes in protest

Amil Coutinho Amado October 11, 2024
Boston University students are encouraging eligible voters to exercise their right to vote in light of a movement to not vote to pressure the Biden-Harris administration into action in regards to the Israel-Hamas war in the Middle East.
Lila Baltaxe | Senior Graphic Artist

Religion has no place in abortion rights | The Perfectly Imperfect Human Condition

Lillian Chapman December 8, 2023
Having a uterus is a fatal flaw. Most girls can say this from a devastatingly young age. I know I did. I know my sister did. I know my mom did. There are several reasons as to why having a uterus may lead to one’s downfall — all of which I’d need multiple hands to count on. But not being granted control over your own reproductive organ is dehumanizing and degrading. For as long as those in Congress use religious rhetoric to drive the law of the land, it will remain this way forever. 
Person speaking at a roundtable

Roe v. Wade Symposium hosts leading professionals in reproductive law and health

Adithya Iyer January 30, 2023
Boston University School of Law held a Jan. 26 symposium to mark the 50th anniversary of Roe V. Wade and to unveil the brand-new reproductive justice program that BU will offer starting in fall of 2023.
Yvonne Tang | Senior Graphic Artist

Resurrecting Feminism | Divine Politik

Caroline McCord October 19, 2022
Women and girls need to fight for each other now
Haley Alvarez-Lauto | Graphic Artist

Do as I Say, Not as I do | Tough Love

Analise Bruno October 16, 2022
With the primaries coming up, it is critical that we elect candidates that actually practice what they preach— and Herschel Walker does not.
Women's March for women's rights

Women’s March protest in Boston continues to raise issue of abortion

Julia Goujiamanis October 11, 2022
Ahead of midterm elections, protestors gathered outside the Mass. State House on Saturday to show support for female and abortion rights candidates. A pro-choice counter protest happened as well.
Haley Alvarez-Lauto | DFP Staff

A Stock market crash could dictate the future of the United States | The Intersection

Katie Harmon September 20, 2022
The recent stock market drops have called into question which of the key issues on the ballot this November will be the deciding factor in the outcomes of the elections. I am becoming more concerned by the day that the financial situation in the United States will overshadow more important issues to be voted on, such as abortion, LGBTQ+ rights and more
OPINION (1) 9.13.22

Why Your Vote Matters in the Fight for Reproductive Rights | Latest With Lin

Michael Lin September 13, 2022

The United States Supreme Court made a landmark decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization this summer, deciding that the Constitution does not uphold the right to an abortion. The decision...

Roe v. Wade Protest

Protestors flood Boston streets following Roe v. Wade reversal

Jennifer Small June 28, 2022
Following the Roe v. Wade reversal, Boston abortion rights protestors marched to the state house to express their anger with the Supreme Court's decision.
Abortion rally

Anti-abortion, abortion-rights activists rally outside State House ahead of upcoming Supreme Court decision

Daily Free Press Staff April 12, 2022
Both anti-abortion and abortion-rights advocates rallied across from the Massachusetts State House on April 9.
Lincoln Son Currie

Minority Report: Democrats, reject the last acceptable prejudice

Lincoln Son Currie September 29, 2020
No person should have their faith used against them as proof that they are or are not loyal to America. I hope Democrats do not spout the dual loyalty lie and preserve the last acceptable prejudice.
Meredith Varner

American Protest: America, please do not jeopardize our reproductive rights

Meredith Varner September 27, 2020
Now that President Donald Trump has nominated conservative federal judge Amy Coney Barrett, the Court has the potential to be as conservative as it last was in the 1930s.  
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