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Annika Morris | Senior Graphic Artist

Taylor Swift: Pop star or PSYOP? | Con-Current Events

Frank Yang February 5, 2024
She says that “karma is [her] boyfriend,” but it seems highly unlikely that the political sphere will realize just how much karma may come out of picking a fight against Taylor Swift.
Analise Bruno | Graphic Artist

The Covenant School shooting saga | Hard Right Turn

Nathan Metcalf April 18, 2023
Tennessee Republicans have capitalized upon a national tragedy — indicative of some of our society's most profound structural problems, in order to further their own fascistic agenda and anti-trans rhetoric.
Chloe Patel | Senior Graphic Artist

Could the United States succumb to a fascist regime in the near future? | Hard Right Turn

Nathan Metcalf February 28, 2023
The Republican constituency continues to shrink due to demographic shifts and the rejection of MAGA Movement ideals ​​— but true conservative champions have still shown no qualms about democracy being collateral damage in their party's pursuit of greatness. 
Chloe Patel | Senior Graphic Artist

The origins of American fascism | Hard Right Turn

Nathan Metcalf February 13, 2023
The interesting thing about fascism and socialism, despite being ideologically antithetical, is that since they're both a response to the failures of capitalism.
Haley Alvarez-Lauto | DFP Staff

The Intersection: The Fiscal Republican is Gone

Katie Harmon September 7, 2022

The current political parties in the United States have taken many forms over time and did not assume their current shape until the 1960s. Republicans and Democrats switched back and forth on their ideologies...

Smaran Ramidi / DFP Staff

Minority Report: Fork more pork — Why conservatives are angry about earmarks

Lincoln Son Currie March 17, 2022
Whether or not you like earmarks may depend largely on whether or not you want the desired end — passing bills. 
babam musician plays a tuba at an aclu march

Boston remains soundtracked by protest

Jesús Marrero Suárez April 8, 2021
The Boston Area Brigade of Activist Musicians draw inspiration from New Orleans street bands.
Alexia Nizhny/DFP STAFF

EDITORIAL: ‘Captain Underpants,’ Dr. Seuss aren’t being canceled, but children’s books do have to be held to a higher standard of inclusivity

Editors March 31, 2021
We must educate children to be mindful and compassionate members of society. It starts with books.
Alexia Nizhny/DFP STAFF

Modern Toolbox: The Federal Reserve may have failed, but crypto is the way forward

Jaeyoung Choi March 2, 2021
Control over your personal finances is a concern that I, as a liberal, believe to be a multi-partisan issue. No matter how you vote or what you believe in, your money should be yours, without anyone else’s control over it.
Angela Ao/DFP STAFF

American Protest: Stop blaming progressives for your issues, Democrats

Meredith Varner November 19, 2020
Creating a government full of average citizens who understand their constituents on a deeper level is the key to fixing this country.
Boston University’s Frederick S. Pardee School of Global Studies hosted a virtual panel Friday in which professors discussed the impact of the U.S. presidential election on other countries. LAURYN ALLEN/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

IR professors examine international impact of 2020 US presidential election

Rachel Do November 18, 2020
This year's election has fed much of American news coverage, but the race has also garnered attention far beyond U.S. borders.
Boston University’s Network of Enlightened Women chapter serves as a space for conservative college-aged women to connect and feel empowered. COURTESY OF NETWORK OF ENLIGHTENED WOMEN

Young, diverse women share collective voice in current Republican Party

Daily Free Press Staff November 4, 2020

By Alex Ross (contributor) There is more to the Boston University chapter of Network of Enlightened Women than the name implies. While they’re an all-college-aged group focused on female empowerment,...

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