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The myth of ‘The Matrix’: misogyny, men, mediocrity | Cultspiracy

Kim Schneider October 5, 2023
The "Red Pill" has been hijacked by conservatives to twist the anti-capitalist message of "The Matrix".
Gabriella Aponte

2020 Breakdown: Surprise, surprise — the “billionaire” president doesn’t pay his taxes

Gabriella Aponte September 30, 2020
These revelations on Trump’s tax avoidance are unquestionably appalling, and many outlets are calling the report a total bombshell — except it really isn’t a bombshell at all.
Andrea Bernstein, co-host of the podcast “Trump, Inc.,” speaks about her new book, "American Oligarchs: The Kushners, the Trumps, and the Marriage of Money and Power,” at WBUR CitySpace Wednesday. PERRY SOSI/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Author Andrea Bernstein discusses the power of truth in journalism at WBUR’s CitySpace

Cameron Morsberger January 27, 2020
In an interview with Tonya Mosley at WBUR’s CitySpace Wednesday, Andrea Bernstein shared insight into the Trump and Kushner families’ corruption and what she called their flawed histories.
President Donald Trump speaks in Sandown, New Hampshire in October 2016. PHOTO BY SARAH SILBIGER/ DFP FILE PHOTO

BU economics professors release paper analyzing GOP tax proposal

Lauren Mister October 20, 2017

Three Boston University economists simulated the Republican Party’s pending tax plan and have concluded that it would have a positive impact on the U.S economy. Their Oct. 17 report, titled “Simulating...

STROINSKI: Ivanka Trump is no role model

STROINSKI: Ivanka Trump is no role model

Anna Stroinski April 28, 2017

It makes sense, to some, to hold first daughter Ivanka Trump in high esteem. She’s an accomplished business women, a working mother and an educated public official. In fact, she and her husband Jared...

BURKE: Don’t appoint your friends or family

BURKE: Don’t appoint your friends or family

Patrick Burke March 29, 2017

In 1883, the 47th U.S. Congress enacted the Pendleton Civil Service Reform Act. This act set in stone a rule that positions of government should not be handed out to those who support a particular political...

DELLECHIAIE: Ivanka Trump and American nepotism

DELLECHIAIE: Ivanka Trump and American nepotism

Dan Dellechiaie March 28, 2017

Larry Kersten once said, “Nepotism — We promote Family Values here almost as often as we promote family members.” Well, when voters voted for President Donald Trump, they most likely did not know...

HAGERTY: Trickle-down fashion

HAGERTY: Trickle-down fashion

Grace Hagerty March 2, 2017

Washington D.C. is lovingly called “Hollywood for ugly people.” It’s implied that looks matter less than brainpower. But image matters more than you might think. Every ensemble is calculated. Make...

HAGERTY: Capitalism sees no Electoral College

HAGERTY: Capitalism sees no Electoral College

Grace Hagerty February 15, 2017

We are living in an age of unprecedented civil engagement. From the Women’s March to the enormous turnout at town hall events, it’s apparent now more than ever that people care about getting involved...

HAGERTY: “Only Liberals use identity politics.” Ugh, as if.

HAGERTY: “Only Liberals use identity politics.” Ugh, as if.

Grace Hagerty January 25, 2017

A common critique of the Democratic Party is its use of “identity politics,” a term typically used in conservative commentary. This buzzword is rarely unpacked. If a solid definition of identity politics...

EDITORIAL: Melania Trump is no Bill Clinton

EDITORIAL: Melania Trump is no Bill Clinton

Editors September 12, 2016

Melania Trump is a beautiful woman. She has modeled for the likes of British GQ and various European publications, and is therefore used to being in the public eye. But she has remained private to the...

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