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Boston Mayor-elect Michelle Wu swears into the mayoral office Tuesday, becoming the first female mayor and first mayor of color in the city’s history. MOHAN GE/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Michelle Wu sworn in as Mayor of Boston

Talia Lissauer November 17, 2021
Michelle Wu was sworn into Boston’s mayoral office Tuesday.
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2021 Breakdown: Bipartisanship is a lose-lose situation

Gabriella Aponte January 27, 2021

It’s the dawn of a proverbial new day in the United States — a new president, a new administration and a renewed sense of confidence in the president’s ability to deal with the crises at hand. President...

JOHNSTON: Trump’s Inauguration was abnormal but remarkable

JOHNSTON: Trump’s Inauguration was abnormal but remarkable

Andrew Johnston January 26, 2017

In case you decided that a boycott was in order for the presidential inauguration, or you were too busy protesting, you may have heard that no one showed up to watch the speech, that it was the worst in...

HAGERTY: On patriotism: what it is and what it's not

HAGERTY: On patriotism: what it is and what it’s not

Grace Hagerty January 22, 2017

In his inaugural address, President Donald Trump unsurprisingly painted a bleak and inaccurate picture of America. I disavow it for it is the least patriotic inaugural address I’ve ever heard. In typical...

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EDITORIAL: Obama upholds legacy in his last days

Editors January 20, 2017

As we say goodbye to President Barack Obama this afternoon, the events of the past eight years, especially during the transition to Donald Trump, are at the forefront of our minds. When Obama was elected...

Environmental groups support Obama’s inaugural pledge

Daily Free Press Admin January 24, 2013

After U.S. President Barack Obama said the nation must address climate change in his inaugural address Monday, several environmentally active Boston University students have said they are pleased the issue...

COM student honored to cover inauguration

Daily Free Press Admin January 22, 2013

College of Communication senior Deedee Sun said, while covering the presidential inauguration, she was struck by the energy of the American people and the historic significance of the moment. “You...

Obama highlights progressive agenda in inaugural speech

Daily Free Press Admin January 21, 2013

To a crowd of excited supporters, U.S. President Barack Obama rang in his second term with a speech that heartily embraced a progressive agenda based firmly on promoting equality and opportunity in our...

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