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Diamonds and Rust: America’s current vs. ideal voting system

Joel Herbert November 3, 2020
The truth is this: any form of voting, like any form of government, is imperfect. Our current voting institution harbors many issues, but even if we were to implement a new and improved system, some issues would remain and others would arise.
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?”
Colbi Edmonds

Culture Shock: The Democratic candidates fail to represent America’s diversity

Colbi Edmonds February 23, 2020
Their lack of shared experiences is what worries me most about their potential time in office. When it comes down to proposing bills and getting legislation passed, will they still have the passion that they have on stage? Will they fight for equality, or will they let things slide because other national interests are supposedly more important?
Presidential candidate and Massachusetts senator Elizabeth Warren speaks at the Democratic National Committee's IWillVote Gala hosted at the Boston Westin Waterfront Thursday. ANGELA YANG/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

DNC Gala features presidential candidate Elizabeth Warren, DNC chair Tom Perez

Daily Free Press Staff December 7, 2019
Both Warren and Perez talked about the importance of defeating President Donald Trump and electing Democratic candidates to Congress.
Former Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick, shown in 2015, announced his bid for the 2020 presidency Thursday. LAURA BRUBAKER/ DFP FILE

Former Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick joins 2020 presidential race

Maggie Choy November 15, 2019
The two-term former Democratic governor is entering the race only three months before the Iowa caucuses and the New Hampshire primaries.
The first lady speaks about Hillary Clinton during a campaign event at Southern New Hampshire University. PHOTO BY MADDIE MALHOTRA/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

First lady declares “enough is enough” with Trump, stumps for Clinton

Lexi Peery October 13, 2016

[mediagrid cat="33167"] MANCHESTER, NEW HAMPSHIRE — First lady Michelle Obama on Thursday passionately encouraged a crowd in New Hampshire to vote for Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton...

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