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Massachusetts to hit net zero emissions by 2050 through new law

Taylor Brokesh March 31, 2021
Baker signed “An Act Creating a Next-Generation Roadmap for Massachusetts Climate Policy” Friday.
Gabriella Aponte

2020 Breakdown: Bipartisanship is a bitter pill

Gabriella Aponte November 19, 2020
Compromise can result in good outcomes, and those are ultimately what we should support and strive for — not bipartisanship for bipartisanship’s sake.
Alexia Nizhny/DFP STAFF

EDITORIAL: Journalists especially must exercise duty to vote

Editors November 3, 2020
We are the protectors of democracy, and in turn, the founding document of our democracy works to protect us. In this way, journalism and democracy are intertwined, so it would only be responsible for journalists to participate fully in it.
Clara Kim/DFP STAFF

EDITORIAL: Partisan politics can undermine role of poll watchers

Editors October 27, 2020
Polling booths are not a place for manipulative partisan games. They must be a safe and open environment for citizens to exercise their constitutional rights. We cannot be deceived into thinking they should be used as anything other than that.
Jun LI/DFP STAFF

EDITORIAL: Elected officials must appreciate their community, not disrespect it

Editors October 23, 2020
Boston is a city rich with diverse backgrounds and culture. It deserves to be served by those who appreciate these attributes instead of diminishing them down to a joke.
Burt Glass, marketing and communications director at Boston University’s College of Communication, moderated a Virtual Speaker Series panel Wednesday entitled “Political Ads: What Do Candidates Get For $1 Billion?” hosted by COM. HANNAH YOSHINAGA/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

COM professors, political scientists say political ads can persuade low-interest voters

Mita Kataria October 16, 2020
With a presidency and 35 Senate seats to decide on in less than a month, candidates are leaving no stone unturned to appeal to their voters. Boston University’s College of Communication hosted a panel Wednesday entitled, “Political Ads: What Do Candidates Get For $1 Billion?”
Angela Ao/DFP STAFF

EDITORIAL: Mass. eviction moratorium cannot lift without focus on more housing aid

Editors October 15, 2020
The moratorium must end, but with our current lack of federal aid, state and local governments are now forced to handle the brunt of financial assistance for their constituents.
Alexia Nizhny/DFP STAFF

EDITORIAL: Talking politics with children must be done with respect and understanding

Editors October 14, 2020
While discussing politics isn’t meant for elementary children, we can start instilling from a young age the idea that everyone's opinion is valid. You don’t need a political affiliation to understand that.
EDITORIAL: Not voting is counterintuitive to societal change

EDITORIAL: Not voting is counterintuitive to societal change

Editors October 2, 2020
Many young, leftist voters have expressed their burning disdain for the government and are protesting the upcoming election by not voting. But, it is an unproductive use of their constitutional right as a citizen.
The Howard Thurman Center for Common Ground hosted a virtual panel on Monday to address justice, community and racial reconciliation. LAURYN ALLEN/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

BU antiracism scholars evaluate activism in the current moment

Ashley Soebroto October 2, 2020
On Monday, the Howard Thurman Center hosted the first panel in a new series that will address questions of justice, community and racial reconciliation.
Boston University student Christine Le’s Etsy shop, lilacfinches, where she sells greeting cards and stickers. LAURYN ALLEN/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Students launch innovative projects during COVID-19 imposed lockdown

Daily Free Press Staff October 1, 2020
During this summer's quarantine, BU students got creative and started new projects, including social media platforms, podcasts and online stores.
EDITORIAL: Partisan polarization means politicians in power can do anything without consequence

EDITORIAL: Partisan polarization means politicians in power can do anything without consequence

Editors September 30, 2020
Political sentiment has evolved into a party-over-country mentality, and has resulted in a dog fight to keep certain parties in power.
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