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A voter looks at “I voted” stickers at the Brookline polling station. Policy stance and Latino identity  were the most influential factors to sway Latino voters in the 2024 Presidential Election. KATE KOTLYAR/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Latino students, Bostonians reveal reasons behind their votes

Eli Pekelny November 8, 2024
Latino voters had a significant influence on the results of the 2024 presidential election on Tuesday, highlighting the complex impact of identity politics on voter decisions and turnout.
A sign outside of The Boston Globe office at 1 Exchange Place. The importance of newspaper endorsements in elections is being discussed in light of multiple newspaper outlets announcing they would not endorse a presidential candidate. RACHEL FEINSTEIN/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

To endorse or not to endorse: Boston journalists discuss their role in politics

Ruby Voge November 6, 2024
During an election year, newspapers' opinion pages usually endorse presidential candidates. Usually. However, during this election, more news organizations than ever are opting-out of an official endorsement.
People attending John Deaton’s Election Night Party at Nash Bar and Stage on Tuesday. Local political groups across Boston hosted election watch parties on Tuesday. PHOTO BY AVA BERGER

Elizabeth Warren wins third Senate term over newcomer John Deaton

Ava Berger November 6, 2024
Sen. Elizabeth Warren secured a third term as a U.S. Senator against first-time political candidate John Deaton in a decisive win Tuesday night.
A sign outside of Kilachand Hall which was the polling location for Precinct 10. The most important issues to voters this presidential election were reproductive rights, the Israel-Palestine conflict, economy and foreign policy. SARAH CRUZ/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Boston voters reflect on explosive election cycle, critical issues in Trump vs. Harris race

Lauren Albano November 6, 2024
Boston residents reflected on the historic, months-long campaigns and national-scale issues that impacted their votes, as they cast their ballots in the 2024 Presidential Election on Tuesday.
A person watches a TikTok posted by KamalaHQ. Many college students obtain information about politics and the election through social media. MEGAN KWAN/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Content creation and casting votes: Social media affects students’ political perspectives this election

Siena Griffin November 5, 2024
News clips, memes, footage of rallies and colorful infographics flooded social media in the months leading up to the 2024 Presidential Election on Nov. 5.
Signs for Massachusetts senate candidate John Deaton, presidential candidate and vice president Donald Trump and JD Vance in Brookline, Massachusetts. Increased political divide has affected families and communities in Boston. KATE KOTLYAR/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

‘My vote kills her vote’: Bostonians polarized as they cast election ballots

Lauren Albano November 5, 2024
At polling stations across Boston, residents are voicing deep frustrations over political polarization as they cast ballots in the 2024 Presidential Election.
Lila Baltaxe | Senior Graphic Artist

You have no clue what happened on Jan. 6 | Con-Current Events

Frank Yang October 18, 2024
Trump is not fit to be president. He attempted a coup, and Americans died because of it. He bred distrust in our system, distrust we’re still feeling today. He committed treason, yet he still walks free as the Republican nominee to become President of the United States.
Emma Clement | Senior Graphic Artist

Apathy, accountability and misunderstanding in AI governance | Moral Compass

Kaushik Reddy October 17, 2024
Much of the world’s leading AI research occurs in the U.S., which puts American voters in a fortunate position to voice our opinions and influence its development. By extension, voters and legislators bear both the privilege and the responsibility of setting the standards — standards with global implications — on AI policy. At the same time, we must be careful not to blow our lead by exerting undue and untimely policy.
Annika Morris | Senior Graphic Artist

Presidential candidates’ foreign policy is not so foreign | Con-Current Events

Frank Yang March 7, 2024
Who we end up electing as our president will directly affect the outcome of international turmoils. Let's vote, and vote wisely.
Chloe Patel | Senior Graphic Artist

Fascism festers in the Sunshine State | Hard Right Turn

Nathan Metcalf April 30, 2023
As much as I revile Trump, were it my only option, I would choose Donald over DeSantis in a heartbeat, and so should you.
Alexia Nizhny/DFP STAFF

I Call Foul Play: Bipartisanship is unattainable with Trumpism still ruling the Republican Party

Luca Becker April 2, 2021
Until the GOP rids themselves of Trumpism, true bipartisanship is unattainable.
Sophia Flissler/DFP STAFF

Minority Report: Keep Iowa first

Lincoln Son Currie March 4, 2021
My proposal is simple, there’s no action necessary — all you have to do is preserve the status quo, fight any changes to the current primary order and keep Iowa first.
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