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‘A Modern Farewell’ had me cry-laughing all over again

Samantha Genzer March 31, 2025
The documentary reminds us that this show was not just about comedy. It was about relationships, the memories and the beautifully chaotic love that makes a family feel real. 
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Protestors demand justice for Daunte Wright, others killed by police

Daniel Kool April 16, 2021
More than 100 gathered outside the State House Thursday, as Derek Chauvin's trial continued.
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.
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COVID-19 exacerbates Massachusetts DOC health care shortcomings

Colbi Edmonds March 11, 2021
Michael Horrell, a staff attorney at Prisoners’ Legal Services of Massachusetts — an organization focused on protecting civil rights of people in prisons — said the pandemic has worsened the quality of health care in the state’s correctional facilities, which has “never been great.”
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.
Sophia Flissler/DFP STAFF

Minority Report: Don’t defame our greatest president

Lincoln Son Currie February 11, 2021
If you consider Lincoln’s entire career, you’ll see he wasn’t a problematic president and an entirely bad man — certainly not one unworthy of having a school named after him. 
Diamonds and Rust: Blood on the tracks

Diamonds and Rust: Blood on the tracks

Joel Herbert October 15, 2020
Music is simply a catalyst — very powerful, but still simply a catalyst — that has the potential to unlock within us positive and possibly negative effects if we allow it to
EDITORIAL: Robert Kraft case illuminates ethical dilemma around surveillance

EDITORIAL: Robert Kraft case illuminates ethical dilemma around surveillance

Editors September 22, 2020
Prosecutors decided not to appeal a court ruling that disqualifies video evidence allegedly showing Robert Kraft, owner of the New England Patriots, paying for sexual acts in a Florida massage parlor. Was the police surveillance justifiable? Not exactly.
A state judge upheld Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker’s ban on the sale of vaping products on Monday. CHRISTOPHER GOUGH/ DFP FILE ILLUSTRATION

Court allows statewide vape ban to stand, for now

Angela Yang October 24, 2019
While the vaping ban survived a lawsuit filed by the Vapor Technology Association, a state judge ruled that Governor Baker must take steps to ensure he is not crossing legal boundaries.
Suffolk Superior Court judge Janet Sanders reviewed several motions filed by former MIT Samson Donick. Donick was accused of raping a BU student in StuVi 2 in 2015. PHOTO BY ERIN BILLINGS/ DFP FILE PHOTO

Judge reviews motions for former MIT student accused of raping BU student

Mike Reddy March 18, 2018
A Suffolk Superior Court judge reviewed motions filed by a former MIT student who was accused of raping a BU student.
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EDITORIAL: Abatement ab initio is frustrating in Hernandez case, but necessary

Editors April 19, 2017

Boston was shaken yesterday when Aaron Hernandez committed suicide in prison, especially since Hernandez’s trial for a double murder just concluded on Friday with his acquittal. However, the former Patriots...

EDITORIAL: Cost too high in Gawker versus Hulk Hogan decision

EDITORIAL: Cost too high in Gawker versus Hulk Hogan decision

Editors March 22, 2016

Hulkamania has reached the courtroom. A Florida jury awarded professional wrestler Hulk Hogan, whose legal name is Terry Bollea, $140 million in a case against Gawker.com over the website’s publication...

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