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Annika Morris | Senior Graphic Artist

The cannibalization of the Republican Party is frightening | Not to Get Political But

Lauren Albano March 26, 2024
Yes, the party as a whole has weakened, but this faction has grown more powerful as their Trump-like behaviors continue to go without repercussions and their unprecedented actions continue to pay off.
Lila Baltaxe | Senior Graphic Artist

Mockery, hypocrisy are Vivek Ramaswamy’s favorites | Not to Get Political But

Lauren Albano November 15, 2023
At the third Republican primary debate Vivek Ramaswamy demonstrated his hypocrisy and lack of credibility as a candidate by resorting to ad hominem attacks and mockery.
Lila Baltaxe | Senior Graphic Artist

Donald Trump needs to show up or get shown out | Not to Get Political But

Lauren Albano October 5, 2023
Former president and 2024 candidate Donald Trump was once again absent from the second GOP primary debate on Sept. 27. Of course, his failure to attend did not go unaddressed by his fellow Republican candidates when they took to the debate stage.
Haley Alvarez-Lauto | Senior Graphic Artist

Hate is not innate | Tough Love

Analise Bruno December 5, 2022
From a young age, we are taught that “hate” is a powerful word, but it is not until we bear witness to its effects that we believe this predicament to be true.
Haley Alvarez-Lauto | Graphic Artist

A breakdown of Trevor Noah’s best political and economic jokes | The Intersection

Katie Harmon October 7, 2022
Columnist Katie Harmon breaks down her favorite Trevor Noah jokes, celebrating the comedians 7 year run with The Daily Show.
Foreign Affairs Feature: Putin’s approval ratings and the conservative anomaly

Foreign Affairs Feature: Putin’s approval ratings and the conservative anomaly

International Relations Review April 12, 2022
The popular saying “the enemy of my enemy is my friend,” seems to be true for many well-known U.S. conservatives who have argued in favor of Putin throughout the war
Alexia Nizhny/DFP STAFF

I Call Foul Play: Our democracy is flawed

Luca Becker February 12, 2021
Our ideological democratic government should not have a platform for baseless conspiracy theories, loony lies and outdated racist ideology. Certainly, influential representatives and even the U.S. President should not be enabling those voices or uplifting those platforms.
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.
Max Ferrandino

Politics Philosophized: The Democratic control of the Senate

Max Ferrandino November 2, 2020
This is an incredibly important race for everyone, and it should not be taken lightly. A lot more is at stake than just the presidency.
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