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Antuan Castro Del Rio at the Colombians Demand Justice protest

Boston-area demonstrators rally against economic inequality, brutality against protestors in Colombia

Anna Vidergar May 25, 2021
Demonstrators marched through Boston in opposition to violence against protesters in Colombia.
Musician Haley Martin tunes her guitar before a brief set. Activists gathered outside South Station Monday afternoon for a rally honoring International Women’s Day. DANIEL KOOL/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Activists rally for progressive policy on International Women’s Day

Daniel Kool March 9, 2021
A series of speakers — ranging from musicians to nurses to union organizers — called for equal pay between men and women, noted the disproportionate effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on mothers and emphasized the need for intersectionality.
The Boston May Day Coalition and Refuse Fascism New England protested at South Station Wednesday to demand the conviction of former President Donald Trump. RIN VELASCO/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Protestors at South Station call for Trump’s conviction

Daily Free Press Staff February 11, 2021
Protesters gathered outside of South Station Wednesday afternoon to condemn the actions of former President Donald Trump and advocate for his conviction in this week’s Senate impeachment trial.

Maura Healey, William Galvin oppose citizenship question in census

Leonora Telford February 16, 2018

A letter sent Monday to the United States Department of Justice asking them not to inquire about citizenship status on the 2020 census was co-authored by Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey. The...

Massachusetts ranked fourth for how it benefits from immigrants in the state

Armand Manoukian February 4, 2018

Massachusetts was ranked as the fourth state in the nation for the economic contributions of its immigrant population. WalletHub, a personal finance website, conducted the study by analyzing government...

Activists, supporters rally to protect deported Moroccan immigrant

Daily Free Press Staff January 29, 2018

Approximately 90 people rallied in front of the John F. Kennedy Federal Building Saturday afternoon in support of Siham Byah, a Moroccan immigrant who was deported last month, along with other immigrants...

Activists, supporters fight for immigration rights at Park Street

Erin Edwards January 22, 2018

  Approximately 15 people picketed outside the Park Street T station Friday evening in support of the addition of the Clean Dream Act to the spending bill in order to prevent government shutdown....

Haitian families, supporters concerned over Trump’s comments

Hannah Schoenbaum January 18, 2018

Recent comments by President Donald Trump have left several immigrants and their supporters in the Boston area disappointed and concerned. Months after his administration ended the Temporary Protected...

Protesters march at the Resist Deportation! Save TPS! rally outside the Massachusetts State House Saturday afternoon. PHOTO BY CHLOE GRINBERG/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Boston residents speak out against infringements on refugee protections

Erin Edwards December 3, 2017

“Say it loud, say it clear, immigrants are welcome here,” chanted around 100 protesters at the Boston Common and Downtown Crossing Saturday afternoon as they rallied against the termination of...

John Harris and Charlie Welch sit down at the Boston May Day Coalition’s Post Action Meeting Saturday afternoon to discuss future action. PHOTO BY MAGGIE LEONE/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Boston May Day Coalition discusses DACA rally, future plans in Post Action Meeting

Maddie Domenichella September 24, 2017

  The Boston May Day Coalition held a Post Action Meeting on Saturday afternoon to discuss their rally in support of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals held last weekend, as well as...

Hundreds gather at the Boston Common Saturday in support of DACA following the Trump administrations announcement of intent to repeal the measure. PHOTO BY CHLOE GRINBERG/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Dreamers, residents rally together to support DACA

Breanne Kovatch September 17, 2017

  More than 400 people attended a rally to support Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, or DACA, on Saturday at the Boston Common. The Trump Administration announced its plan to rescind...

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