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The origins of American fascism | Hard Right Turn

Nathan Metcalf February 13, 2023
The interesting thing about fascism and socialism, despite being ideologically antithetical, is that since they're both a response to the failures of capitalism.
Yvonne Tang/DFP STAFF

Diamonds and Rust: Nostalgia’s perks and downfalls

Joel Herbert February 3, 2021
Nostalgia’s good and bad usually exist simultaneously — the bittersweet pain of homecoming. If we are feeling down because of the past, then we need to live more in the moment. However, if we experience joy and happiness from our memories, then we should continue to let it give us hope and meaning.
Alexia Nizhny/DFP STAFF

2021 Breakdown: Actions must have consequences, especially for those at the top

Gabriella Aponte January 15, 2021
Actions must have consequences, especially for those at the top who bear the responsibility for inciting the insurrection at Capitol Hill on Jan. 6.
Boston erupts in joy, relief after Biden named nation’s 46th president

Boston erupts in joy, relief after Biden named nation’s 46th president

Daily Free Press Staff November 7, 2020
Cheering and chanting as cars driving by honked in solidarity, hundreds of supporters of president-elect Joe Biden and vice president-elect Kamala Harris gathered near the Boston Common Saturday afternoon to celebrate the results of the 2020 presidential election.
Meredith Varner

American Protest: Dissecting the MAGA hat-wearing teen and Native American elder social media firestorm

Meredith Varner January 22, 2019

This past month has been anything but peaceful in all realms of politics and American life. With the federal government shutdown, Americans have been on edge as we reach an unprecedented amount of time...

Police form a barrier between Second Amendment supporters and March for Our Lives protesters on Saturday. PHOTO BY CHLOE GRINBERG/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Resist Marxism counterprotesters mobilize against March for Our Lives rally

Shaun Robinson March 25, 2018
There were those who marched for gun control and those who marched for gun rights Saturday afternoon. While several thousand people filled Boston’s streets calling for stricter gun control, several dozen people gathered in front of the State House and marched on the Boston Common in defense of Second Amendment rights and as a counter protest to the “March for Our Lives” rally.
People with Projects: ‘Rick and Morty’ vs. ‘South Park’: Comparing two presidents

People with Projects: ‘Rick and Morty’ vs. ‘South Park’: Comparing two presidents

Kelsey Mihachik December 12, 2017

This year, our president instigated a new headline for himself on a weekly — no, daily — basis. From Russian collusion to paper towel-throwing and name-calling, it seemed we couldn’t escape reading...

PHOTO COURTESY WIKIMEDIA COMMONS

EDITORIAL: For-profit universities: fake, fraudulent and supported by the federal government

Editors October 2, 2017

For-profit universities have been scamming and swindling unsuspecting students for as long as they’ve existed. Many of these schools are unaccredited — providing students with credits that can’t...

A counter-protester wearing a shirt labeled with names of black historical figures argues with a man wearing a Make America Great Again hat. PHOTO BY CARINA IMBORNONE/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Boston Free Speech rally held in Boston, thousands of counter-protesters attend

Carina Imbornone August 23, 2017

[mediagrid cat="41170"] Around 40,000 people gathered in the Boston Common Saturday afternoon to protest against the Free Speech rally organized by Boston Free Speech, said Boston Police Department...

Donald Trump's supporters gather at the Boston Common Saturday afternoon at the end of their mile-long march from the North End. PHOTO BY OLIVIA FALCIGNO/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Trump supporters battle counter-protesters in opposing demonstrations

Alyssa Meyers March 26, 2017

[mediagrid cat="39326"] Citizens across the nation gathered on Saturday for “Make America Great Again” marches to support President Donald Trump, including a group of approximately 100 people participating...

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