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The entrance of Boston University’s Student Activities Office. BU is bracing for potential losses in funding as they plan to slow down their spending rate in anticipation of the National Institute of Health’s policy changes. RACHEL FEINSTEIN/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

BU slows budget in preparation for federal funding cuts

Kiyoung Haavisto February 21, 2025
Boston University is planning to slow down its spending in anticipation of funding cuts and policy changes amidst a flurry of executive orders impacting federal funding agencies.
Emma Clement | Senior Graphic Artist

A eulogy for the Republican party | Con-Current Events

Frank Yang November 7, 2024
Some of my fellow Americans actively want my minority friends out of the country, my girl friends dead, my queer friends converted, my education stunted. I used to hold Republican voters to a higher standard, but evidently, I can’t anymore. 
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.
The entrance to the polling location for Precinct 10 inside Kilachand Hall. Policy stances and historical significance are motivating Massachusetts residents to vote in the 2024 presidential election. SARAH CRUZ/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Historical stakes, key issues motivate Boston voters during presidential election

Samantha Genzer November 5, 2024
Massachusetts voters turned out on Election Day, motivated by historic stakes and issues in party loyalty, women’s rights and the candidates’ character.
Annika Morris | Senior Graphic Artist

The cannibalization of the Republican Party is frightening | Not to Get Political But

Lauren Albano March 26, 2024
Yes, the party as a whole has weakened, but this faction has grown more powerful as their Trump-like behaviors continue to go without repercussions and their unprecedented actions continue to pay off.
Annika Morris | Senior Graphic Artist

The American people are part of Trump’s fraud, too | Price of Existence

Karyna Cheung March 5, 2024
As silly as his products sound, I was also reminded that the criminally charged ex-president would not sell an “I <3 Trump Robe Set” – complete with a “luxurious” white bathrobe, candy and slippers all boldly bearing his name for $185 – unless there was at least one person buying it.
Lila Baltaxe | Senior Graphic Artist

Donald Trump needs to show up or get shown out | Not to Get Political But

Lauren Albano October 5, 2023
Former president and 2024 candidate Donald Trump was once again absent from the second GOP primary debate on Sept. 27. Of course, his failure to attend did not go unaddressed by his fellow Republican candidates when they took to the debate stage.
Smaran Ramidi / DFP Staff

Divine Politik: In loving memory of a war criminal

Caroline McCord April 3, 2022
If we ever hope to achieve a world in which left-leaning policies — disarmament, pacifism, racial reparations and gender equity — are actually implemented, we must start by holding our elected left-leaning officials accountable. 
Yvonne Tang / DFP Staff

Minority Report: Democrats should fear Chris Christie

Lincoln Son Currie September 16, 2021
Before you laugh off Chris Christie, know he may prove to be Republicans’ best chance and Democrats’ worst nightmare.
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.
marty walsh speaking into a microphone

Senate confirms Marty Walsh as Secretary of Labor

Madison Mercado March 23, 2021
City Council President Kim Janey stepped up as acting mayor — the first woman and person of color.
Alexia Nizhny/DFP STAFF

I Call Foul Play: Ideologies that dismiss science are dangerous

Luca Becker February 26, 2021
This ideology of politicizing science — such as Trump’s politicization of the COVID-19 pandemic — already has and will continue to have large-scale consequences in the real world.
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