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A sign near the Boston University Beach encouraging students to register to vote. College students have lower voter turnout than any age group, which may be exacerbated by COVID-19 and difficulties with voter registration. LAURYN ALLEN | DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

BU students reflect on voting process, importance of this year’s election

Ashley Soebroto November 4, 2020

Young voters are traditionally less likely to turn out on Election Day than any other age demographic, and the sharp increase in early and mail-in voting further complicated the process this year. However,...

The ballots of Massachusetts voters who die after voting early will count in this year’s election, the state legislature decided. COURTESY OF JESSICA WHITTLE VIA FLICKR

Ballots from Mass. voters who die before Nov. 3 will be counted in 2020 election

Rin Velasco October 7, 2020
Massachusetts residents who die after voting early in this year’s election will still have their ballots counted. The temporary law will make tallying more efficent, so results should be ready by the night of the election.
Meredith Varner

American Protest: Prison reform starts with enfranchisement of felons

Meredith Varner October 6, 2020
The disenfranchisement of incarcerated people and former felons silences a large portion of America’s voice. Incarcerated individuals deserve their vote back — especially since so many are locked up for minor charges. 
Gabriella Aponte

2020 Breakdown: Surprise, surprise — the “billionaire” president doesn’t pay his taxes

Gabriella Aponte September 30, 2020
These revelations on Trump’s tax avoidance are unquestionably appalling, and many outlets are calling the report a total bombshell — except it really isn’t a bombshell at all.
EDITORIAL: Partisan polarization means politicians in power can do anything without consequence

EDITORIAL: Partisan polarization means politicians in power can do anything without consequence

Editors September 30, 2020
Political sentiment has evolved into a party-over-country mentality, and has resulted in a dog fight to keep certain parties in power.
EDITORIAL: Inaccessibility of mail-in ballots expose America’s flawed voting system

EDITORIAL: Inaccessibility of mail-in ballots expose America’s flawed voting system

Editors September 3, 2020
A service many Americans continually rely on, the USPS is a government entity created to serve the country. It must deliver mail to every location in the country, and it was never intended to make profit.
A polling location in Manchester, New Hampshire. On July 6, Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker signed legislation allowing any registered voter to vote early or absentee in any election this year. LAURYN ALLEN/ DFP FILE

A voter’s guide to the ballot, mid-pandemic

Vanessa Kjeldsen July 16, 2020
“We believe that no one should have to choose between their health and their right to vote,” Beth Huang, executive director of Massachusetts Voter Table, said. More than 35 states have modified their voting systems amid the pandemic. Find out how to navigate voting this year.
East to West: February 28, 2020

East to West: February 28, 2020

Justin Tang February 28, 2020

This episode is also available on SoundCloud.   In this episode of East to West, we cover the effects of the Coronavirus on the BU community, Massachusetts’ new early voting ahead of Super...

A person fills out their ballot at the Ward 5 polling station in Concord, New Hampshire during the New Hampshire primary Feb. 11. Massachusetts constituents will be able to vote early in the state’s March 3 primary for the first time ever. SOPHIE PARK/ DFP FILE

Massachusetts kicks-off first ever early voting period for presidential primary

Katarzyna Jezak February 24, 2020
Early voting ahead of next week’s Super Tuesday began Monday, giving Massachusetts residents five extra days to cast their ballots.

Absentee ballots bring opportunity, headaches

Daily Free Press Admin November 1, 2012

This is the second in a series on absentee voting within the youth vote series for the 2012 election. The decision to vote absentee or to vote in-person is an important question come election season...

Michigan absentee voting rule deters students

Daily Free Press Admin October 25, 2012

This is the first in a two-part story in the youth vote series focusing on absentee voting. Had it not been for his mother, James Ferritto would not have been able to vote this November. Before heading...

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