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The Independent Student Newspaper at Boston University.

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EDITORIAL: Remote work allows more accessibility, but poses risk for overworking, increasing disparity

Editors March 5, 2021
We don’t exactly know how increasing permanent remote work will impact the workforce — though it certainly comes with a number of risks and faults. But if employers can implement healthy practices and anticipate the technological needs of their employees, it could be an evolution for the better.
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EDITORIAL: Dennis White’s domestic abuse allegations are yet another example of the policing system’s failures

Editors February 5, 2021
Police are not equipped to handle all of the issues they face and it is up to their city to hold them to a higher standard.
Boston University’s School of Social Work hosted a virtual panel on Nov. 17 to discuss health care equity in the United States and the responsibility of the Biden administration to tackle disparities in health care. CONNOR ALLEN/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Social workers discuss health care inequalities on ‘vulnerable populations’ post-election

Connor Allen November 24, 2020
Boston University’s School of Social Work held a panel discussion Nov. 17 on health care equity in the United States and the steps that should be taken during the next four years.
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EDITORIAL: North Carolina’s welfare drug tests condemn poor

Editors February 11, 2016

North Carolina released results of a 2013 law that requires welfare applicants to undergo self-funded drug tests. Of the 7,600 applicants, 89 were referred to drug testing and 21 tested positive, the Miami...

The Office of the Child Advocate released a report detailing the involvement of state agencies and community providers during Bella Bond's life. PHOTO COURTESY WIKIMEDIA COMMONS

OCA report on Bella Bond outlines improvements for handing cases

Joseph Martorana November 2, 2015

The Massachusetts Office of the Child Advocate released its final report Wednesday on the Department of Children and Families’ handling of the case of 2-year-old Bella Bond, stating that the DCF failed...

Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker, child protection workers and the Department of Children and Families workers announced Monday that reforms will come following cases such as the one involving Bella Bond. PHOTO BY DANIEL GUAN/DFP FILE PHOTO

Reforms announced for Department of Children and Families

Julia Metjian October 1, 2015

In response to several recent high-profile incidents involving children, Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker on Monday announced reforms for the Massachusetts Department of Children and Families that...

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