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The Independent Student Newspaper at Boston University.

The Daily Free Press

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President-elect Joe Biden nominated Boston Mayor Marty Walsh as Labor secretary Thursday. OLIVIA FALCIGNO/ DFP FILE

Biden taps Walsh for Secretary of Labor

Daniel Kool January 7, 2021
As Labor secretary, Walsh would oversee a range of federal laws including minimum wage and overtime securities, as well as anti-discrimination policies and workplace safety regulations.
Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker celebrates re-election on Nov. 7 with his wife Lauren Baker and running mate Karyn Polito (far left). Baker consistently ranks as the most popular governor in the country. CHLOE GRINBERG/ DFP FILE

Governor Baker polled the most popular governor in the nation

Aro Choe October 24, 2019
Baker took the top position for the 11th quarter in a row. In contrast, Rhode Island Governor Gina Raimondo and Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont ranked near or at the bottom in terms of popularity.
EDITORIAL: Rhode Island squanders opportunity for reinvention

EDITORIAL: Rhode Island squanders opportunity for reinvention

Editors April 12, 2016

There’s no island quite like Rhode Island. Throughout Rhode Island’s tourism campaign, the state has continually failed and has drawn ire from residents and out-of-staters alike, The New York Times...

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