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American Protest: American democracy is facing a potentially violent crisis

American Protest: American democracy is facing a potentially violent crisis

Meredith Varner October 20, 2020
While Trump's words carry their own dangers and empower those who believe women and other minorities are below them, the recent push toward violence and fascism has strengthened more than ever before.
Protestors speak out during the Boston National Day of Action at Faneuil Hall Marketplace in December 2017. Boston’s large immigrant populations are likely to be affected by President Donald Trump’s recent announcement regarding the status of immigrants who participated in public assistance programs. PHOTO BY VIGUNTHAAN THARMARAJAH/ DFP FILE PHOTO

Trump proposal threatens immigrant safety in Massachusetts

Alex LaSalvia September 25, 2018
The Trump Administration proposed a new policy Saturday that prevents many U.S.immigrants who depend on public assistance programs — like food stamps — from obtaining permanent residency or U.S. citizenship. Several Boston-based organizations and residents were vocal in their opposition to the new proposal.
A Feb. 19 panel spoke about the impacts of the recent injunction on U.S. President Barack Obama’s executive action on immigration. GRAPHIC BY KATELYN PILLEY/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

In immigration injunction’s wake, panel looks at those pulled under

Andrea Kaufman February 26, 2015

In light of U.S. President Barack Obama's immigration policy woes, Boston University's School of Law held a panel on Feb. 19 to explore the history of immigration policy in the United States. On Feb....

BUPD, BPD Bomb Squad investigate phoned-in threat

Daily Free Press Admin April 6, 2014

The Boston University Police Department and Boston Police Bomb Squad determined there was no threat after responding to a phone call placed Thursday morning claiming there was a bomb somewhere on BU’s...

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