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OP-ED: American democracy isn't on the brink of collapse — it doesn't exist

OP-ED: American democracy isn’t on the brink of collapse — it doesn’t exist

Editors January 16, 2021
While some may claim our society is a democracy, we in fact spend most of our time adhering to policies of unelected leaders.
Alexia Nizhny/DFP STAFF

2021 Breakdown: Actions must have consequences, especially for those at the top

Gabriella Aponte January 15, 2021
Actions must have consequences, especially for those at the top who bear the responsibility for inciting the insurrection at Capitol Hill on Jan. 6.
Yvonne Tang/DFP STAFF

Politics Philosophized: The end of slavery — Part 2

Max Ferrandino October 27, 2020
It is a common belief that slavery was abolished by the 13th Amendment, but a closer look at Section One of this amendment will disprove that idea.
Boston University professors Shawn Lynch and Daniela Melo hosted “My Vote, My Voice: The Mechanics of U.S. and Other Elections” on Wednesday to discuss the Nov. 3 election and the impact of voting. LAURYN ALLEN/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

BU political scientists say upcoming election will rely on youth turnout

Rachel Do October 26, 2020
Since 2016, just a fraction of the country has participated in general elections. With the 2020 presidential election right around the corner, BU professors discuss the importance of voting and how the system fails.
Gabriella Aponte

2020 Breakdown: Is the president of the United States truly above the law?

Gabriella Aponte September 17, 2020
How many times have you turned on the television in the last four years to yet another news story about President Donald Trump possibly breaking this or that law?
STROINSKI: In the aftermath of Maria, it’s time for Puerto Rican statehood

STROINSKI: In the aftermath of Maria, it’s time for Puerto Rican statehood

Anna Stroinski October 5, 2017

Late September, a Category 5 hurricane devastated Puerto Rico. Now, several weeks later, the island is still facing mass power shortages — communication mediums like phone towers and data centers remain...

PHOTO COURTESY WIKIMEDIA COMMONS

EDITORIAL: Prioritize people, not tax returns on 2018 ballot

Editors September 7, 2017

Every major-party nominee for president in the past 30 years has publicly released their tax returns — except for Donald Trump. This lack of transparency by our now-president has been met with months...

DELLECHIAIE: After 100 days

DELLECHIAIE: After 100 days

Dan Dellechiaie May 1, 2017

Saturday was President Trump's 100th day in office. It is almost pointless to say that because everyone has been reminded about it endlessly this week. Whether it was from a CNN countdown or a passing...

Locals gather at the First Baptist Church in Jamaica Plain Thursday night to demand the impeachment of President Donald Trump. PHOTO BY CHLOE GRINBERG/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

JP Progressives host discussion about impeaching Trump

Cynthia Fernandez March 3, 2017

More than 100 people gathered at the First Baptist Church in Jamaica Plain on Thursday to attend a “Impeach Trump Now” campaign, hosted by the JP Progressives on Thursday. John Bonifaz, the...

KASTRITIS: Biology, morality and the transgender question

KASTRITIS: Biology, morality and the transgender question

Elias Kastritis February 22, 2017

On balance, the United States of America is a democratic country that arguably prides itself on a system of government and rule of law that seeks the protection of minority rights, one that is reformed...

A young girl chants on her father's shoulders at the Protest Against Muslim Ban and Anti-Immigration Orders Sunday afternoon in Copley Square. PHOTO BY VIGUNTHAAN THARMARAJAH/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Anti-travel ban rally draws 20,000 protesters to Copley Square

Natalie Carroll January 29, 2017

Approximately 20,000 protesters rallied at Copley Square Sunday afternoon and demonstrated against President Donald Trump’s traveling ban on seven Muslim-majority countries. The Boston Protest Against...

JOHNSTON: Stay confident?

JOHNSTON: Stay confident?

Andrew Johnston November 15, 2016

“The only thing we have to fear is fear itself,” right? That’s what legendary four-time presidential-elect Franklin D. Roosevelt said as the country fought perhaps its most challenging crisis...

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