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The Independent Student Newspaper at Boston University.

The Daily Free Press

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BU College Democrats executive board members Shana Weitzen and Sean Waddington

Gallery: Students rally for gun reform

Daily Free Press Staff February 27, 2023
Boston students rallied for gun reform outside the Massachusetts Statehouse last Friday. Senator Ed Markey attended the rally and delivered a speech.
Haley Alvarez-Lauto / DFP Staff

Editorial: When will it end?

Editors June 8, 2022
The American people are left at the mercy of an uncaring government that prioritizes National Rifle Association donations over human life. The debate for gun control has little to do with freedom and much to do with morality. Each time we plead, each time we protest, but in truth, there’s only so many times you can ask for help before you realize it’s never coming. 
In April, the Boston Public Improvement Commission voted to revert Yawkey Way back to its original name, Jersey Street. PHOTO BY MAISIE MANSFIELD-GREENWALD/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Ongoing issues in Boston will continue to shape the city

Haley Lerner June 5, 2018
Boston is a lively city, well-equipped to serve businesses, students and residents. In a city so full of life, there are some especially pertinent topics that may pop up in scholarly discussions or casual conversations. Here’s a brief rundown of some current hot topic issues to know about in Boston.
Sen. Ed Markey. PHOTO COURTESY WIKIMEDIA COMMONS

Markey, Walsh call for other states to uphold stricter gun laws

Jordan Kimmel March 14, 2018
Boston Mayor Martin Walsh and Sen. Ed Markey announced new gun legislation that encourages other states to adhere to the strict laws already in place in Massachusetts Monday afternoon.
Research shows that use of social media for the personal sale of firearms is becoming increasingly popular. GRAPHIC BY MIKE DESOCIO/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Unregulated gun markets find buyers on Reddit, Facebook

Olivia Deng September 25, 2014

In 2011, the Brady Center to Prevent Gun Violence ranked Massachusetts as the third most stringent state when it comes to gun legislation. Gun legislation was further tightened in August when Massachusetts...

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