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EDITORIAL: Distrust in COVID-19 vaccine is understandable, but shouldn’t undermine public health

Editors December 3, 2020
The distrust and vaccine hesitancy among the general public speaks to how long it will take to return to any semblance of normalcy. If we want to see pre-pandemic life restored by the end of next year, we’ll need a unified, national effort to continue wearing masks, practice social distancing and get vaccinated as soon as we’re able.
East to West: March 6, 2020

East to West: March 6, 2020

Justin Tang March 6, 2020

This episode is also available on SoundCloud. In this episode of East to West, we cover Super Tuesday primary elections, the death of BU real-life mascot Rhett, a new state bill that will help...

Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker celebrates re-election on Nov. 7 with his wife Lauren Baker and running mate Karyn Polito (far left). Baker consistently ranks as the most popular governor in the country. CHLOE GRINBERG/ DFP FILE

Governor Baker polled the most popular governor in the nation

Aro Choe October 24, 2019
Baker took the top position for the 11th quarter in a row. In contrast, Rhode Island Governor Gina Raimondo and Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont ranked near or at the bottom in terms of popularity.
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EDITORIAL: Don’t judge an article by its headline, and don’t judge a politician by a poll

Editors October 24, 2017

Even the most avid of news consumers occasionally skim a headline and skip the article. Sometimes it just feels like the headline says it all. “Trump is Boston’s least favorite pol, survey says,”...

BERMAN: Trump’s first 100 days

BERMAN: Trump’s first 100 days

Max Berman April 26, 2017

The first 100 days of the Trump presidency are coming to an end. President Donald Trump has miraculously repealed and replaced Obamacare with a much better alternative, managed to get Mexico to pay for...

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BERMAN: In American media we do not trust

Max Berman September 18, 2016

Last week, in the midst of the Donald Trump birtherism flip-flop, Gallup released its annual poll titled, “Americans’ Trust in the Mass Media.” Unsurprisingly, yet still saddening, only 32 percent...

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