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OP-ED: We invite BU to join us in the fight against gun violence

Guest Writer January 28, 2024
Inspired by the recent op-ed published by March For Our Lives at UNC-Chapel Hill, leaders of Students Demand Action at BU invite students to join the fight against gun violence, too.
Bini Ollivier-Yamin

Canceled: Eva Longoria’s statement reveals anti-Blackness in white Latinx communities

Bini Ollivier-Yamin December 3, 2020
To truly be anti-racist, we must cancel and dismantle the toxic structures that prevent us from seeing how we perpetuate anti-Blackness and are complicit in our country’s corrupt and violent systems.
The Boston Women’s Fund promotes women-led, community-driven initiatives that aim to achieve economic, social and racial equality. COURTESY OF BOSTON WOMEN’S FUND

Boston Women’s Fund encourages diverse youth to drive change in local politics

Madeline Humphrey November 13, 2020

In the business world, women receive a reported 7 percent of venture funds for their startups, according to a Fundera statistic, even as more are pursuing entrepreneurial success in the United States. The...

A sign near the Boston University Beach encouraging students to register to vote. College students have lower voter turnout than any age group, which may be exacerbated by COVID-19 and difficulties with voter registration. LAURYN ALLEN | DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

BU students reflect on voting process, importance of this year’s election

Ashley Soebroto November 4, 2020

Young voters are traditionally less likely to turn out on Election Day than any other age demographic, and the sharp increase in early and mail-in voting further complicated the process this year. However,...

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EDITORIAL: Journalists especially must exercise duty to vote

Editors November 3, 2020
We are the protectors of democracy, and in turn, the founding document of our democracy works to protect us. In this way, journalism and democracy are intertwined, so it would only be responsible for journalists to participate fully in it.
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.
Several Boston University student groups are encouraging student voter participation in the upcoming presidential election through the initiative “Vote with BU Spirit.” COURTESY OF BU SPIRIT

BU groups promote voting in student-led social media campaign

Taylor Brokesh October 16, 2020
Student groups at BU are banding together in an effort to encourage the student body to head to the polls on Nov. 3.
Meredith Varner

American Protest: Prison reform starts with enfranchisement of felons

Meredith Varner October 6, 2020
The disenfranchisement of incarcerated people and former felons silences a large portion of America’s voice. Incarcerated individuals deserve their vote back — especially since so many are locked up for minor charges. 
A polling location in Manchester, New Hampshire. On July 6, Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker signed legislation allowing any registered voter to vote early or absentee in any election this year. LAURYN ALLEN/ DFP FILE

A voter’s guide to the ballot, mid-pandemic

Vanessa Kjeldsen July 16, 2020
“We believe that no one should have to choose between their health and their right to vote,” Beth Huang, executive director of Massachusetts Voter Table, said. More than 35 states have modified their voting systems amid the pandemic. Find out how to navigate voting this year.
Meredith Varner

American Protest: Taylor Swift deserves better

Meredith Varner February 19, 2020
 If you are someone who hates Swift for writing love songs and dating people, take a long, hard look at where this hatred is coming from. Ask yourself if these are valid reasons to hate someone. Then, take a second to actually listen to her music instead of being angry that she is an unapologetic, successful woman doing what she wants.
Meredith Varner

American Protest: The appalling disenfranchisement of Native Americans

Meredith Varner October 22, 2018

With all of the elections coming up in the United States, it seems everyone is talking about how important it is to go out and vote. They would be right. Voting as an American is a civic duty that everyone...

The Boston University College Republicans hope to host local candidates and conduct bipartisan get-out-the-vote efforts. OLIVIA NADEL/ DFP FILE ILLUSTRATION

BU College Republicans gear up for midterm elections

Caitlyn Leonard October 4, 2018
With the highly anticipated 2018 midterm elections rapidly approaching, the Boston University College Republicans organization is trying to plan an engaging semester.
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