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The Independent Student Newspaper at Boston University.

The Daily Free Press

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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.
BURSTEIN: Coachella serves as catalyst for cultural appropriation

BURSTEIN: Coachella serves as catalyst for cultural appropriation

Sarah Burstein April 19, 2016

This past weekend was the first weekend of the annual Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival. Held in California, the festival has become known for its celebrity attendance, fashion trends and that big...

GAMADES: Dolores Huerta and Berniebros wrong in "English only" incident

GAMADES: Dolores Huerta and Berniebros wrong in “English only” incident

Lucy Gamades February 25, 2016

As a result of this past week’s Nevada caucuses, an incident from one of the gatherings caught fire on Twitter. Actress America Ferrera tweeted that some of Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders’...

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