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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. 
Sophia Flissler / DFP Staff

Latest with Lin: Elite or elitist? How America’s best public schools can combat inequality

Michael Lin March 16, 2022
The fact that the fate of these admissions processes will only affect about 1% of students in this country, it is important that these institutions fight for a more diverse student body and prove that public education can be elite without being elitist.
Alexia Nizhny/DFP STAFF

EDITORIAL: The University’s ‘diversity’ marketing is misleading, hurtful

Editors February 18, 2021
BU’s marketing — and the handful of diversity victories — it clings to is not representative of its reality. Though it may be implementing anti-racist policies, the change is not visible in classrooms, on campus or at an administrative level.
Alexia Nizhny/DFP STAFF

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.
Alexia Nizhny/DFP STAFF

EDITORIAL: Boston Globe’s Fresh Start initiative is a step in the right direction

Editors January 25, 2021
Considering the number of people this program has the potential to help, the Fresh Start ushers us into the new year on a hopeful note. While it remains to be seen whether The Boston Globe will follow through with reforming its system for criminal reporting, it has set a necessary precedent for reexamining established journalistic practices.
The importance of the Census remains despite the 2020 Census having closed already. ILLUSTRATION BY HANNAH YOSHINAGA | DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Once in a decade: purpose and impacts of the US census

Rachel Do November 4, 2020

The 2020 census has closed, and the demographic data collected this year will shape the landscape of political representation in the country for another decade. The census, conducted by the U.S....

Angela Ao/DFP STAFF

EDITORIAL: Boston Herald endorsement won’t sway voters, but does harm its own staff

Editors October 29, 2020
The Boston Herald should have put more thought toward the impact their endorsement of Trump would have on its staff and community.
Angela Ao/DFP STAFF

EDITORIAL: BU should encourage voting by allowing optional classes on Nov. 3

Editors October 22, 2020
Boston University can do its part in promoting democratic participation by setting a precedent for colleges and local governments that acknowledges we all deserve a guaranteed day to have our voices heard.
Burt Glass, marketing and communications director at Boston University’s College of Communication, moderated a Virtual Speaker Series panel Wednesday entitled “Political Ads: What Do Candidates Get For $1 Billion?” hosted by COM. HANNAH YOSHINAGA/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

COM professors, political scientists say political ads can persuade low-interest voters

Mita Kataria October 16, 2020
With a presidency and 35 Senate seats to decide on in less than a month, candidates are leaving no stone unturned to appeal to their voters. Boston University’s College of Communication hosted a panel Wednesday entitled, “Political Ads: What Do Candidates Get For $1 Billion?”
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