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BridgeBU members watch the 2024 presidential debate on Tuesday. People gathered in college classrooms, restaurants and bars to watch the debate. KATE KOTLYAR/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Viewers tune into presidential debate at watch parties across Boston

Lauren Albano September 13, 2024
Bars, restaurants and college classrooms filled up across Boston to put on watch parties during the presidential debate on Tuesday night.
Sophia Flissler/DFP STAFF

Minority Report: Keep Iowa first

Lincoln Son Currie March 4, 2021
My proposal is simple, there’s no action necessary — all you have to do is preserve the status quo, fight any changes to the current primary order and keep Iowa first.
Independent candidate Jon Lott ran against Democratic incumbent Rep. Stephen Lynch for Massachusetts’ 8th congressional district. COURTESY OF JON LOTT

Independent candidates challenge Mass. incumbents to push non-establishment ideas

Allison Pirog November 4, 2020
Voters casting their ballot this election may have noticed some unfamiliar names. Three independent candidates ran for U.S. Congress in Massachusetts this election to challenge the status quo and highlight issues they are passionate about.
Women Leaders Gathering is a monthly meeting for women in business to get together, network and celebrate their accomplishments. COURTESY OF WOMEN LEADERS GATHERING

Women Leaders Gathering motivates women to reach professional goals

Emma Vacirca October 30, 2020
Men hold 71 percent of senior leadership roles in business, leaving many women absent from those senior-level positions. One Boston real estate agent is attempting to address that.
Cory Booker speaks at a grassroots event at Fenway bar Game On! Monday night. GABRIELA HUTCHINGS/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Presidential hopeful Cory Booker speaks on inspiration, values at Fenway bar

Daily Free Press Staff October 22, 2019
Booker spoke to reporters at The Daily Free Press on why he decided to run for president, and explained he still feels confident he will win the democratic nomination despite lagging behind in fundraising.
STROINSKI: Trump's defiance threatens democracy

STROINSKI: Trump’s defiance threatens democracy

Anna Stroinski October 21, 2016

Never, in the history of this country, has a presidential candidate refused to accept the outcome of the election. Whoever wins, wins. Voters are sad for a couple of days, but come January, everyone’s...

EDITORIAL: “Make America Say It Again” was well-intended but poorly executed

EDITORIAL: “Make America Say It Again” was well-intended but poorly executed

Editors October 20, 2016

Pushing open a restroom door, a quote is emblazoned on its surface. Walking past Boston University’s Law Building’s lobby, white lettering contrasts the glassy exterior. Beneath all of these quotes,...

Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker announced his endorsement forformer presidential hopeful New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie Friday. ILLUSTRATION BY SARAH SILBIGER/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Chris Christie drops out of presidential race following Baker endorsement

Carolyn Hoffman February 11, 2016

Despite a Friday endorsement from Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker and Lt. Gov. Karyn Polito, New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie dropped out of the 2016 presidential race Wednesday afternoon. Baker...

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