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The origins of American fascism | Hard Right Turn

Nathan Metcalf February 13, 2023
The interesting thing about fascism and socialism, despite being ideologically antithetical, is that since they're both a response to the failures of capitalism.
Haley Alvarez-Lauto | Graphic Artist

Italy’s Elections Are a Warning to Us All | The Intersection

Katie Harmon September 29, 2022

Across the ocean as I write this, Italy is experiencing the consequences of their snap election caused by the summer 2022 Italian Government Crisis, which could significantly change not only the nation,...

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Burning Out: The unconscious learning and unlearning of a fear of authority

Yvonne Tang April 26, 2021
The present teaches me to fear authority, but the past teaches me to do what I think is right.
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REVIEW: Taylor Swift’s re-recorded ‘Fearless (Taylor’s Version)’ breathes new life to teen anthems

Lily Kepner April 11, 2021
Taylor Swift lends new meaning to her teenage anthem in the re-recordings, adding passion and power.
The founder of Blue Crime Blue Dime speaks about police accountability and systemic inequality. ANRAN XIE | DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Progressive groups rally in Boston Common on election night

Daily Free Press Staff November 4, 2020
Local progressive groups rallied to show their commitment to fighting for workers’ rights, climate justice and racial equity long after ballots were counted. About 50 people showed up in the 30-degree weather, bundled in coats and masks and bumping elbows to greet one another.
Bini Ollivier-Yamin

Canceled: Context clues and Trump’s disease-ridden body

Bini Ollivier-Yamin October 7, 2020
I’ll admit, it is rather harsh to wish death on another human being. But it is also rather harsh, and rather stupid, to pretend context doesn’t matter.
EDITORIAL: Not voting is counterintuitive to societal change

EDITORIAL: Not voting is counterintuitive to societal change

Editors October 2, 2020
Many young, leftist voters have expressed their burning disdain for the government and are protesting the upcoming election by not voting. But, it is an unproductive use of their constitutional right as a citizen.
The Boston Ballet’s latest show, “rEVOLUTION,” a performance of classic works modernized by choreographer William Forsythe to showcase the evolution of ballet, will run through March 8 at Citizens Bank Opera House. LAURYN ALLEN/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

REVIEW: “rEVOLUTION” shows the transformation of ballet

Molly Farrar March 1, 2020
The Boston Ballet redefined what ballet is in their latest show, “rEVOLUTION,” showcasing both classic and modern choreographers.
American historians and experts Nathaniel Sheidley, Liz Covart, Stephen Fried, Sara Georgini and moderator Fred Thys of WBUR, speak on the “Our Nation’s Founders and Today’s Political Challenges” panel at the Edward M. Kennedy Institute Thursday. EILEEN DONOVAN/ COURTESY OF EDWARD M. KENNEDY INSTITUTE

The Edward M. Kennedy Institute invites historians to contextualize today’s political challenges

Julia Maruca February 3, 2020
The Edward M. Kennedy Institute for the United States Senate held a panel entitled “Our Nation’s Founders and Today’s Political Challenges” Thursday night, which sought to reflect and acknowledge the connection between past, present and future legislation, as well as the ideology on topics such as healthcare, treatment of marginalized populations and generalized polarization.
A protester holds up a sign in a show of solidarity with protestors in Lebanon at a Sunday rally in Copley Square, part of a global response to corruption in the Lebanese government. MIA KHATIB/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Boston residents stand in solidarity with Lebanese people at Copley Square

Mia Khatib October 21, 2019
The protests forms after Lebanon has been embroiled by days of massive protest against government corruption and mismanagement.
Worldview: China’s rising role in Iran and the challenge to American hegemony

Worldview: China’s rising role in Iran and the challenge to American hegemony

David Damiano April 5, 2018
Iran and North Korea are the two pariahs in the international system, designated as such for breaking the unwritten rule forbidding pursuit of nuclear weapons without the consent of the world’s nuclear powers. North Korea’s chauvinistic, irredentist and overall bombastic foreign policy has cemented itself as an international isolate for decades to come. Iran, however, has began normalization of relations with the outside world after Iran signed a nuclear deal in 2015 (called the JCPOA — Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action) with the “P5+1” (the five permanent members of the UN Security Council plus Germany).
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