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Mayor Wu’s post about the “Access to Counsel” pilot program on Instagram. The program aims to provide legal representation for families with school-aged children who are facing eviction. SIENA GLEASON/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Boston launches legal aid program for families facing eviction

Sara Creato January 29, 2025
Mayor Michelle Wu announced a new initiative Jan. 23 to protect families with children in the Boston Public School system facing eviction. The initiative, the Access to Counsel Pilot Program, will provide eligible families with emergency rental assistance, legal representation and housing search services. 
Annika Morris | Senior Graphic Artist

Congress better listen to March For Our Lives | Not to Get Political But

Lauren Albano January 24, 2024
March For Our Lives at UNC-Chapel Hill wrote an op-ed addressing gun violence that was published by student newspapers nationwide. Congress better read it and respond accordingly.
Ayanna Pressley and Ed Markey

Legislation reintroduced to end qualified immunity

Teresa Jia April 28, 2023
On April 19, Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley and Senator Edward Markey reintroduced their Ending Qualified Immunity Act, legislation aimed to eliminate the unjust and misconduct of government officials.
Maura Healey and Kim Driscoll waving

Healey-Driscoll Administration files a $734 million supplemental budget

Lindsay Shachnow March 24, 2023
The Healey-Driscoll administration filed a bill Friday to prepare the Commonwealth for the end of the COVID-19 emergency May 11 through a supplemental budget allocating $734 million to programs and state government departments.
Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley speaking on the COM lawn

Rep. Ayanna Pressley seeks to protect abortion access with EACH Act

Daily Free Press Staff January 31, 2023
U.S. Representative Ayanna Pressley helped reintroduce the Equal Access to Abortion Coverage in Healthcare (EACH) Act on Jan. 26 at a press conference on Capitol Hill in Washington D.C.
Yvonne Tang / DFP Staff

Minority Report: The filibuster or the franchise

Lincoln Son Currie September 28, 2021
Protecting the right to vote is more critical than any senate rule, no matter how respected.
Alexia Nizhny/DFP STAFF

Gender Justice: The lack of gender equality in health care is life-threatening

Meredith Varner April 16, 2021
My body and right to health care are dictated by far too many people.
Alexia Nizhny/DFP STAFF

EDITORIAL: Lowering the voting age also means increasing civics education in Boston Public Schools

Editors April 2, 2021
Boston should pass the new voting age, followed by civics education and accessible resources.
massachusetts state house

Massachusetts to hit net zero emissions by 2050 through new law

Taylor Brokesh March 31, 2021
Baker signed “An Act Creating a Next-Generation Roadmap for Massachusetts Climate Policy” Friday.
In its last meeting of the semester on Monday night, Boston University Student Government discussed whether to denounce Kappa Sigma for painting over the transgender flag on the BU Rock during Transgender Day of Remembrance. LAURYN ALLEN/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

StuGov talks Spring semester plans, approves Greek life action plan

Anna Vidergar December 8, 2020
Boston University Student Government heard from several senators about plans for Spring semester, including how to increase student engagement, in a meeting streamed live to YouTube Monday night.
Jun Li/DFP STAFF

Minority Report: Hardly settling — Part 2

Lincoln Son Currie October 16, 2020
Former Vice President Joe Biden’s health care plan is a better long-term bet to reach universal health care than Medicare for All. 
Boston University’s Student Government introduced on Monday a month-long health program dedicated to creating events that promote student health. The program will bring awareness to resources available to students, such as the free Wellnest Mindful Journaling App. LAURYN ALLEN/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Student Government introduces well-being initiative, passes transparency bill

Anna Vidergar October 6, 2020
StuGov fleshed out in a Monday night meeting a series of events focusing on student well-being, as well as a bill to create more transparency in requests for funding and meeting minutes.
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