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The Boston May Day Coalition and Refuse Fascism New England protested at South Station Wednesday to demand the conviction of former President Donald Trump. RIN VELASCO/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Protestors at South Station call for Trump’s conviction

Daily Free Press Staff February 11, 2021
Protesters gathered outside of South Station Wednesday afternoon to condemn the actions of former President Donald Trump and advocate for his conviction in this week’s Senate impeachment trial.

Maura Healey, William Galvin oppose citizenship question in census

Leonora Telford February 16, 2018

A letter sent Monday to the United States Department of Justice asking them not to inquire about citizenship status on the 2020 census was co-authored by Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey. The...

Massachusetts ranked fourth for how it benefits from immigrants in the state

Armand Manoukian February 4, 2018

Massachusetts was ranked as the fourth state in the nation for the economic contributions of its immigrant population. WalletHub, a personal finance website, conducted the study by analyzing government...

Mayor Martin Walsh speaks about being the son of immigrants Wednesday afternoon during the Boston National Day of Action at Faneuil Hall Marketplace. PHOTO BY VIGUNTHAAN THARMARAJAH/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Walsh says Boston stands behind immigrants at National Day of Action rally

Erin Edwards December 7, 2017

Hundreds of protesters gathered outside Faneuil Hall Marketplace for the Boston National Day of Action for Immigrant Rights Wednesday afternoon as part of a movement to protect immigrants whose residency...

John Harris and Charlie Welch sit down at the Boston May Day Coalition’s Post Action Meeting Saturday afternoon to discuss future action. PHOTO BY MAGGIE LEONE/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Boston May Day Coalition discusses DACA rally, future plans in Post Action Meeting

Maddie Domenichella September 24, 2017

  The Boston May Day Coalition held a Post Action Meeting on Saturday afternoon to discuss their rally in support of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals held last weekend, as well as...

Marchers gather in Chinatown to celebrate Lunar New Year festivities and resist Trump administration's deportation policy. PHOTO BY CHLOE GRINBERG/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Hundreds march to State House, protests Trump’s immigration policy

Sarah Wu January 30, 2017

Flurries of snow briefly dusted the windy Boston streets as protesters chanted various phrases including, “Donald Trump, you racist clown. Build a wall, we’ll tear it down!” while marching in protest...

Boston Mayor Martin Walsh discusses promoting equality for women and people of color in the Boston job market. PHOTO BY MADDIE MALHOTRA/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Mayor Walsh announces initiative to increase job opportunities

Natalie Carroll December 2, 2016

Boston Mayor Martin Walsh announced through a press release that his office will start an initiative to increase employment standards for the Boston Residents Job Policy and Boston Employment Commission. This...

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One-third of student loaners will default again in 2 years, report says

Sarah Wu October 21, 2016

Approximately 30 percent borrowers who defaulted on their student loans last year are expected to default on their loans again in the next two years, unless authorities do not take necessary action,...

MBTA fare hike could take effect in early July

Daily Free Press Admin March 26, 2014

Bus and subway fares on the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority would increase 10 cents this fiscal year if a new proposal passes. The Massachusetts Department of Transportation finance committee...

Patrick travels to Latin countries for trade mission

Daily Free Press Admin March 17, 2014

As globalization tightens its grip on the world economy, Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick traveled to Panama Monday for the start of a weeklong trade mission that will focus on forging new relationships...

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