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The Daily Free Press

The Independent Student Newspaper at Boston University.

The Daily Free Press

The Daily Free Press

Ayanna Pressley and Ed Markey

Legislation reintroduced to end qualified immunity

Teresa Jia April 28, 2023
On April 19, Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley and Senator Edward Markey reintroduced their Ending Qualified Immunity Act, legislation aimed to eliminate the unjust and misconduct of government officials.
Martha's Vineyard migrants

Martha’s Vineyard migrant crisis continues as questions are raised about what’s next

Matthew Eadie September 22, 2022
Now that the migrants flown into Martha's Vineyard have been relocated to Cape Cod, Boston officials and advocates prepare for more, facing uncertainty.
advocacy groups at East Boston Neighborhood Health Center

Immigrant families report discriminatory treatment at East Boston Neighborhood Health Center, request investigation

Emilia Wisniewski March 21, 2022
Lawyers and advocates requested an investigation into EBNHC, following reports of discriminatory practices by multiple immigrant families.
demonstrator holds a stop the hate sign at a stop asian hate rally in boston common

State lawmakers call for clearer definition of hate crimes

Colbi Edmonds March 30, 2021
A proposed bill looks to create a clearer definition and punishment of a hate crime in the state.
boston children's hospital

Massachusetts vaccine distribution contributes to long-term health care inequities

Sam Trottenberg March 11, 2021
The state’s Black and Latinx populations each suffered 10 percent more COVID-19 cases in the first half of 2020 and saw a death rate three times that of white residents.
Boston police officers at Boston Common

New report finds Boston Police Department lags in reform

Anna Stjernquist March 1, 2021
The report found department spending on oversight and community engagement decreased while spending on traditional policing initiatives — those focused on investigation and arrest — increased.
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