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The Boston University LGBTQIA+ Student Resource Center. BU students are concerned the school will change its sexual misconduct policy following the Trump administration’s announcement that its 2020 Title IX ruling would be reinstated. RACHEL FEINSTEIN/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Student leaders react to Trump administration’s returns to 2020 Title IX ruling

Nicole Abrams February 12, 2025
Student leaders give their opinion's on the Trump administrations changes to Title IX, and what it could mean for BU.
Melissa Park | Graphic Artist

Warm November temperatures in Boston sparks climate change concerns under Trump’s presidency

Liam Dunne November 19, 2024
Boston experienced unseasonably warm temperatures this November, prompting concerns surrounding the future of the City’s environmental policies under the administration of President-elect Donald Trump.
The New England Aquarium.

New England Aquarium works with Biden Administration to enact new Ocean Climate Action Plan

Macie Parker March 31, 2023
The Biden Administration released the first Ocean Climate Action Plan, focused on ocean-based solutions to combat climate change. On March 21, the New England Aquarium released a statement that said it would work with the Administration to acknowledge and use these solutions in Massachusetts.
Chloe Patel | Senior Graphic Artist

The United States must avoid default | Beyond the Compass

Kevin Mani February 27, 2023
As long as politicians continue to politicize the issue of the U.S. national debt, the country’s economic stability will become increasingly imperiled.
Smaran Ramidi | Senior Graphic Artist

Biden’s Marijuana Pardon and the Path to Decriminalization | Latest With Lin

Michael Lin October 13, 2022
When put into this context, Biden’s pardon seems to be more political fluff than substance.
Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, the convicted bomber of the 2013 Boston Marathon. The Supreme Court ruled in a 6-3 decision to reinstate the death penalty for Tsarnaev after nearly nine years of debate by federal prosecutors. COURTESY OF FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION

Supreme Court reinstates death penalty for Boston Marathon bomber

Seamus Webster March 17, 2022
The Supreme Court reinstates the death penalty for 2013 Boston Marathon bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev.
Smaran Ramidi / DFP Staff

Modern Toolbox: Why the economy needs you to vote Democrat in the midterms

Jaeyoung Choi February 23, 2022
This wouldn’t be a problem if the rise in prices is matched by economic growth and wage growth — but it isn’t being matched. Inflation, today, has gone past what the Federal Reserve had deemed the target. In December 2021, we were sitting at a 7% year-over-year rate, the fastest pace of inflation since 1982. 
Inside the Refugee and Immigrant Assistance Center in Roxbury. Massachusetts. Governor Charlie Baker said in a tweet Tuesday the state is ready to assist Afghan refugees coming into the country following the Taliban’s takeover of Afghanistan's capital city, Kabul. ANH NGUYEN/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Boston advocacy groups prepare for Afghan refugees’ arrival

Daily Free Press Staff September 13, 2021
As refugees Afghanistan amidst the Taliban's takeover, Boston advocacy groups prepare to help.
Man receiving a COVID-19 test swab

Boston implements vaccination mandate for city employees amidst COVID surge, Delta variant

Isabella Abraham August 19, 2021
City of Boston employees must get a COVID-19 vaccine according to a mandate announced Thursday.
Alexia Nizhny/DFP STAFF

I Call Foul Play: Bipartisanship is unattainable with Trumpism still ruling the Republican Party

Luca Becker April 2, 2021
Until the GOP rids themselves of Trumpism, true bipartisanship is unattainable.
children light candles at a stop asian hate protest

Activists call for equity, representation in response to anti-Asian violence

Jesús Marrero Suárez March 28, 2021
Panelists discussed systemic inequity, the model minority myth and openly racist hate crimes.
dana-farber cancer institute in boston

Medicare for All online event discusses challenges in health care system

Sophie Nye March 25, 2021
BU School of Public Health held an event Monday on Medicare for All with author Abdul El-Sayed.
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