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Massachusetts to hit net zero emissions by 2050 through new law

Taylor Brokesh March 31, 2021
Baker signed “An Act Creating a Next-Generation Roadmap for Massachusetts Climate Policy” Friday.
Boston University’s School of Law hosted the second installment of its “Race, Law and Inequality” speaker series on Thursday entitled “Detecting Police ad Prosecutorial Discrimination: Some Theoretical and Methodological Thoughts.” ALI AUDET/ DFP FILE

BU School of Law reflects on structural racism within US law

Rachel Do December 9, 2020

In an ideal world, laws are meant to uphold justice. However, as evidenced by a history spanning slavery and Jim Crow laws, the United States has shown that legislation can reinforce racial inequality. To...

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EDITORIAL: A reckless transition to a cashless society will harm marginalized communities

Editors October 6, 2020
We are on the path to a cashless society. However, this futuristic utopia could quickly abandon marginalized communities if we are not delicate with the transition.
EDITORIAL: Racial data collection during police stops may be helpful, but we need to do more

EDITORIAL: Racial data collection during police stops may be helpful, but we need to do more

Editors September 25, 2020
The racial biases that were in the system then are still there now. And collecting data on traffic stops might not be of too much assistance — more action will need to be taken.
Anti-vaccine advocates protest in front of the Massachusetts State House Tuesday. LAURYN ALLEN/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Protesters gather to oppose mandatory statewide immunization

Angela Yang February 5, 2020
Anti-vaccine protesters gathered before the State House to oppose bills that would mandate immunization for all children attending in Massachusetts.
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