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The Independent Student Newspaper at Boston University.

The Daily Free Press

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One Silber Way. A Boston University Metropolitan College lecturer filed a $5 million class-action lawsuit against the Trustees of BU Feb. 21 alleging the University failed to pay her on time, reportedly violating the Massachusetts Wage Act. ANH HUYNH/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

BU lecturer files $5 million class-action lawsuit, alleges University violated state wage laws

Madyline Swearing February 28, 2025
BU lecturer files $5 million lawsuit against the Trustees of Boston University, alleging violation of state wage laws
A ballot drop box outside of the Boston Public Library entrance on Boylston Street. There are five questions on the Massachusetts ballot for residents to vote on in addition to the presidential election. RACHEL FEINSTEIN/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

How did Massachusetts voters decide on ballot questions?

Mara Mellits November 5, 2024
Along with deciding the next president, Massachusetts voters will also decide on five key ballot questions on Tuesday.
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.
Programmers and web developers gathered this weekend at the #HackTraffing4Good event in District Hall for a hackathon, which aimed to create tools to fight sex trafficking and online sex buying. PHOTO BY ADRIANA DIAZ/DAILY FREE PRESS CONTRIBUTOR

Technology brings about social justice at #HackTrafficking4Good

Elise Takahama January 28, 2016

Two worlds collided Saturday and Sunday in a blend of social justice and computer technology for a meaningful cause. In support of Human Trafficking Awareness Month, Boston’s District Hall hosted...

In an attempt to advance the next round of ballot question certification, marijuana advocacy groups such as Bay State Repeal and the Campaign to Regulate Marijuana like Alcohol kicked off signature drives on Sept. 22. PHOTO ILLUSTRATION BY SARAH SILBIGER/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Policy groups gather signatures to legalize marijuana use

Maisie Guzi October 1, 2015

In an effort to legalize marijuana use for Massachusetts residents over the age of 21, the Campaign to Regulate Marijuana Like Alcohol and Bay State Repeal, organizations, which both started signature...

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