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apartment building at 1110 commonwealth avenue

Student renters charged illegal fees, face tenancy violations

Daily Free Press Staff April 29, 2021
Tenant inexperience and predatory behavior have contributed to a persistent illegal practices.
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.
Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey is Boston University’s School of Law commencement speaker for the graduating class of 2020. COURTESY WIKIMEDIA COMMONS

Attorney general to speak at LAW commencement

Anastasia Samara February 9, 2020
Mass. AG Maura Healey will give the commencement ceremony speech for the BU LAW Class of 2020 on May 17 at the Track and Tennis Center.
The Boston University Medical Campus. BRIAN SONG/ DFP FILE

School of Medicine received $50k from Purdue Pharma

Audrey Martin March 28, 2019
The BU School of Medicine received a $50,000 unrestricted educational grant from Purdue Pharma in 2010, a company being sued by the Massachusetts attorney general.
EDITORIAL: Massachusetts must do more to address hidden fees at urgent cares

EDITORIAL: Massachusetts must do more to address hidden fees at urgent cares

Editors November 29, 2018

Imagine one day you wake up with a cough. After several hours, you develop a fever and get the chills. You think to yourself, “this is probably strep throat, nothing too serious.” So you head to the...

EDITORIAL: Next on Trump’s agenda: inaccurate census data

EDITORIAL: Next on Trump’s agenda: inaccurate census data

Editors March 27, 2018
The 2020 census will now include a question asking people for their citizenship status in an effort to monitor the Voting Rights Act and make sure every American has the opportunity to take part in democracy. However, many state politicians are concerned that the new question will deter immigrants from filling out the survey — the results of which will then not accurately reflect the current population and information about those living in the United States.
EDITORIAL: Another blow to women’s reproductive rights in the Trump administration

EDITORIAL: Another blow to women’s reproductive rights in the Trump administration

Editors March 15, 2018
The use of contraceptives in this country has lost its stigma in the past few decades. In the United States, the rise of contraceptives was controversial. Using birth control was a sign of debauchery. Abortions were seen as by most people as sinful, and premarital sex was relatively unthinkable. Trying to prevent unplanned pregnancy simply wasn't accepted.
Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey signs a letter to congressional leaders opposing concealed gun permit legislation. PHOTO BY BRITTANY CHANG/ DFP FILE PHOTO

Massachusetts researchers, legislatures continue support for gun-control laws

Jordan Kimmel October 31, 2017

Gun legislation has been a hot political topic for several years, and with the recent shooting in Las Vegas and act of terror in New York City, Massachusetts leaders are taking action. A team of...

Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey plans to sue the Trump Administration after its abandoning of the Clean Power Plan. PHOTO BY BRITTANY CHANG/ DFP FILE PHOTO

Healey sues Trump administration for withdrawing from Clean Power Plan

Caroline Smith October 13, 2017

Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey plans to sue President Donald Trump’s administration over the withdrawal of an act meant to limit greenhouse gases. Environmental Protection Agency...

Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey speaks at the Boston Women’s March on Jan. 21. Healey has sued the federal government following the Trump administration’s new regulations regarding birth control.  PHOTO BY OLIVIA FALCIGNO/ DFP FILE PHOTO

Healey sues Trump administration over new contraceptive regulations

JenRacoosin October 12, 2017

Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey sued President Donald Trump’s administration Friday over new regulations which would allow employers to deny their employees contraceptive health coverage...

Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey certifies Raise Up Massachusetts petitions that call for a $15 minimum wage and paid leave. PHOTO BY FRANCHESCA VIAUD/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Raise Up Massachusetts launches signature campaign for workers’ benefits petitions

Breanne Kovatch September 13, 2017

  Two potential ballot questions to increase minimum wage in Massachusetts and ensure paid medical and family leave have been approved by Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey to start...

The Massachusetts Military Heroes Fund hosts a volunteer service effort Monday afternoon at Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy Greenway in remembrance of 9/11. PHOTO BY MADDIE DOMENICHELLA/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Residents come together on 9/11 to support active troops, veterans

Maddie Domenichella September 12, 2017

  Approximately 500 people came out to the Mothers’ Walk  pathway at the Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy Greenway on Monday afternoon to honor the victims of the 9/11 terrorist attacks through a...

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