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The Daily Free Press

The Independent Student Newspaper at Boston University.

The Daily Free Press

The Daily Free Press

Meredith Varner

American Protest: Militias in Richmond prove the immediate need for stricter gun control laws

Meredith Varner January 20, 2020
In spite of these tragedies, this past week I noticed that a pro-gun rally is happening in Richmond, Virginia on Monday. This all started because Governor Ralph Northam declared a state of emergency last week and issued a ban on firearms or other weapons on Capitol grounds.
EDITORIAL: Violence should never have a place in democracy

EDITORIAL: Violence should never have a place in democracy

Editors November 8, 2016

As a nation, we were founded upon the most basic principles of democracy. In its infancy, our nation overcame great periods of strife, yet rose above them to exemplify those ideals for many years to come....

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EDITORIAL: Oregon militiamen lack respect for Native Americans

Editors January 22, 2016

There are still people occupying Oregon, they’ve still got guns and they’re still ridiculous. The leader of a group of armed Oregon ranchers, LaVoy Finicum, posted a YouTube video of him and his fellow...

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