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Minority Report: Judge like me

Lincoln Son Currie January 27, 2021
President Joe Biden has the opportunity to improve representation in the federal judiciary, and he needs to use his power to nominate more Asian American judges.
A Salvadoran dance created and performed by children of Temporary Protected Status (TPS). GUTHRIE KUCKES/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Children of TPS immigrants channel struggles into production, perform at GSU auditorium

Mae Tonge October 4, 2018
Children of El Salvadoran immigrants spanning from 5–18-year-olds took to the stage in the George Sherman Union Auditorium to perform stories they created in “The Last Dream.” Yet the trials and tribulations they acted out onstage mirrored struggles they may soon face.
The Charles River. Flooding on the East Coast is getting worse and causing roadways to suffer. PHOTO BY PAIGE TWOMBLY/DFP FILE PHOTO

New England flooding: a more imminent threat than previously thought

Sarika Ram April 2, 2018
As sea levels rise, researchers predict that Boston’s roads are going to have to increasingly withstand high tide flooding, costing drivers millions of hours in traffic delays annually.
“Science and Environment: A Journalist’s Perspective” addresses the intersection of science and journalism Thursday evening at the Westin Copley Hotel. PHOTO BY CHLOE GRINBERG/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Panelists discuss blend of science, journalism in current political climate

Sophie Will February 23, 2017

Four panelists spanning from specialties in climate science to journalism discussed the future of the two fields meshing at the “Science and Environment: A Journalist’s Perspective” event on...

Boston Mayor Martin Walsh, joined by Boston Police Commissioner William Evans as well as police chiefs and mayors from around New England, hosted the 2015 New England Gun Violence Summit Thursday. PHOTO COURTESY WIKIMEDIA COMMONS

New England leaders address gun safety, seek to reduce violence

Kennedy Davis November 24, 2015

In light of the recent nationwide increase in gun violence, Boston Mayor Martin Walsh met with leaders from across New England Thursday to discuss gun safety strategies. “Our goal is to strengthen...

The Center for American Progress released a report Wednesday proposing a new for-credit service learning program for American colleges. PHOTO COURTESY WIKIMEDIA COMMONS

Foundation proposes for-credit service programs for colleges

Samantha J. Gross September 21, 2015

Experts at the Center for American Progress proposed a new for-credit service-learning program for U.S. colleges and universities in a report released Wednesday. The Credit for Serving report proposes...

CAP reports total student debt at $1 trillion

Daily Free Press Admin February 14, 2013

As student loan debt totals $1 trillion, according to a recent report, the government must increase its efforts to decrease the cost of higher education nationwide to prevent students from opting out...

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