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The Daily Free Press

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A Trump-Vance sign in Brookline, Massachusetts. While President-elect Donald Trump plans to make changes to reproductive, healthcare, education and immigration policies, Boston’s policies maintain protections. KATE KOTLYAR/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

How do Trump’s second term policies measure up to Massachusetts?

Emma Mullay November 18, 2024
President-elect Donald Trump made many large-scale promises on policies concerning key voter issues both during his campaign and since his reelection — here’s how they shape up in Boston and Massachusetts.
Yvonne Tang | Senior Graphic Artist

OP-ED: I can’t travel to Florida. You shouldn’t either.

Guest Writer April 20, 2023
Until Florida and DeSantis agree to “say gay,” they shouldn’t see a dime of our money.
March for Our Lives

Boston’s latest March For Our Lives protest featured activists, teachers, student speakers

Adithya Iyer April 6, 2023
March For Our Lives, a youth-led movement dedicated to eliminating gun violence, held a protest Tuesday at Harvard University’s campus.
Smaran Ramidi / DFP Staff

EDITORIAL: Student deaths at WPI spark renewed concern about mental health on college campuses

Editors January 27, 2022
While they fight off the pandemic of COVID-19, colleges and universities need to take major steps to help fend off the epidemic of mental health issues on their campuses.
Alexia Nizhny / DFP Staff

Seen On TV: Virginia governor’s race becomes latest battle in the culture war

Brian Foisy November 8, 2021
Virginia’s gubernatorial race may be the latest example of the motivations of the mainstream media being ratings-based instead of information-based
build lab at boston university

Innovate@BU hosts 21st New Venture Competition for social impacts

Divya Sood April 15, 2021
Twelve student ventures will compete Friday for grant money to fund their innovative ventures.
Alexia Nizhny/DFP STAFF

EDITORIAL: Boston exam schools’ zip code quota will aid equitable education, and with support from sports franchises, a shift in social justice continues

Editors April 12, 2021
The zip code quota and the sports teams’ support of it aren't revolutionary, but they make a difference.
Angela Ao/DFP STAFF

EDITORIAL: Vaccine passports are reasonable and necessary, but come with risks of disparity

Editors April 6, 2021
Vaccine passports can be inequitable, but are ultimately inevitable for safe travels and normalcy.
Alexia Nizhny/DFP STAFF

EDITORIAL: ‘Captain Underpants,’ Dr. Seuss aren’t being canceled, but children’s books do have to be held to a higher standard of inclusivity

Editors March 31, 2021
We must educate children to be mindful and compassionate members of society. It starts with books.
mckinley middle school in boston

Pandemic brings unique challenges for ESL students, families

Isabella Abraham March 11, 2021
In public school private ESL programs and public English classes, both adult and K-12 ESL students are struggling with their education. Younger students in particular have difficulties adjusting to the in-home learning environment.
Dearborn STEM Academy. High-priority Boston Public Schools students returned to in-person instruction Thursday. FELIX PHILLIPS/ DFP FILE

High priority students return to Boston classrooms

Sam Trottenberg February 5, 2021
Students with disabilities, students learning English and students experiencing homelessness were allowed back into classrooms for the first time this year Thursday.
Alexia Nizhny/DFP STAFF

EDITORIAL: Boston’s new mayoral leadership must build on progressive policies

Editors January 28, 2021
With Mayor Marty Walsh soon to leave office and serve as Labor Secretary under the Biden administration, our city’s leadership must begin to address the difficulties we are left with. We must continue to hold our elected officials to their promises and push Boston to become a city that doesn’t thrive off of inequalities but rather fosters communities of growth and equality.
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