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The Daily Free Press

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Ayanna Pressley and Ed Markey

Legislation reintroduced to end qualified immunity

Teresa Jia April 28, 2023
On April 19, Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley and Senator Edward Markey reintroduced their Ending Qualified Immunity Act, legislation aimed to eliminate the unjust and misconduct of government officials.
Boston Police Department officers at a protest

Social justice protests echo through Boston’s history

Daniel Kool February 18, 2021
In its almost 400-year history, Boston has never been a stranger to unrest. Protests began in late May, following the death of George Floyd, and continued until the winter.
Dozens marched from Boston City Hall to the Boston Common on Thursday to demand immediate action on climate change. LAURYN ALLEN/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Protesters demand climate justice at City Hall

Ele Berger October 16, 2020
Six social justice organizers spoke to the crowd at City Hall. The demonstrators then marched to Boston Common, chanting “stand up, fight back.”
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