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Roe v. Wade Protest

Protestors flood Boston streets following Roe v. Wade reversal

Jennifer Small June 28, 2022
Following the Roe v. Wade reversal, Boston abortion rights protestors marched to the state house to express their anger with the Supreme Court's decision.
Damariz Itzel Posadas Aparicio, a Master of Theological Studies candidate at Boston University’s School of Theology and recipient of the Deferred Action on Childhood Arrivals or “DACA” program, spoke at a virtual panel on Tuesday hosted by the Latin American Studies Department on immigration reform. LAURYN ALLEN/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

BU professors host ‘DACA’ panel, call for immigration reform

Yiran Yu November 2, 2020
Millions of Americans will have decided the next president by Tuesday night, and in an election as heavily contested as this year’s, a number of socio-political issues prevail on voters’ minds, including that of DACA.
Meredith Varner

American Protest: America, please do not jeopardize our reproductive rights

Meredith Varner September 27, 2020
Now that President Donald Trump has nominated conservative federal judge Amy Coney Barrett, the Court has the potential to be as conservative as it last was in the 1930s.  
Gabriella Aponte

2020 Breakdown: Dear Democrats, It’s Time to Play Hard Ball

Gabriella Aponte September 25, 2020
Though the Democrats are currently in a difficult position, blocking the Republicans from reneging on their own precedent is not impossible. Democrats should be able to win this battle and the long war if they are strategic and relentless in their approach.
Angela Ao /DFP STAFF

EDITORIAL: If Democrats want success, unified front is vital going into November

Editors September 21, 2020
While court packing is frowned upon, and would most likely not be approved, a strong personal objectification toward Markey’s remarks should have been kept private. Anything the campaign advisors say will be interpreted as a direct reflection of the candidate’s opinion as well.
Abbigale Shi

Mind Your Business: Our duty lies in Ginsburg’s legacy

Abbigale Shi September 20, 2020
Ginsburg was an American hero and a symbol of hope for so many marginalized groups — her passing marks a tremendous loss for the United States.
The Langdell Library at Harvard Law School. Harvard Law School has cancelled U.S. Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh’s class scheduled for the spring, in light of recent allegations of sexual harassment. COURTESY OF RICHARD HOWEY/ FLICKR

Harvard Law cuts Kavanaugh’s class, students think more should have been done sooner

Julia Chinigo October 4, 2018
In light of recent sexual assault allegations against Supreme Court Justice nominee Brett Kavanaugh, the administration at Harvard Law School announced Monday in an email to students that the judge will no longer be invited to teach at the university in January 2019.
EDITORIAL: Labor unions deserve financial support to advocate for workers

EDITORIAL: Labor unions deserve financial support to advocate for workers

Editors February 27, 2018

Labor unions are the democratic backbone of this nation in terms of attaining a living wage and acquiring workers’ rights. They’ve had a long history in this country, often struggling to wield power...

STROINSKI: "Hamilton" cast's cry highlights valid concerns

STROINSKI: “Hamilton” cast’s cry highlights valid concerns

Anna Stroinski November 22, 2016

Vice President-elect Mike Pence sought to enjoy a good, all-American musical last Friday, but was instead met with boos from the crowd and an eloquent curtain speech at the end of the night. While, for...

EDIT: Sotomayor on success

Daily Free Press Admin November 12, 2012

Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor appeared on Sesame Street to give viewers a lesson on what is and is not a suitable career goal, according to an article in TIME Monday. When the Sesame Street character,...

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