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Divine Politik: In defense of the Deep South

Caroline McCord February 27, 2022
When people on the left give up on the South or decry it is an embarrassment, it is not the rich white conservatives who suffer. It’s everyone else. 
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.
The Howard Thurman Center for Common Ground hosted a virtual panel on Monday to address justice, community and racial reconciliation. LAURYN ALLEN/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

BU antiracism scholars evaluate activism in the current moment

Ashley Soebroto October 2, 2020
On Monday, the Howard Thurman Center hosted the first panel in a new series that will address questions of justice, community and racial reconciliation.
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.
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EDITORIAL: Voting is made intentionally difficult to suppress the public’s will

Editors March 4, 2020
But the reality of voting processes in the U.S. does not stand up to that low expectation due to the contemporary nature of political motivations. 
Sophie Li (CAS ‘23) fills out paperwork at a voter registration event Friday sponsored by ice cream company Ben & Jerry's at the George Sherman Union. CAROLINE FERNANDEZ/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Ice cream and democracy: Ben & Jerry’s registers voters at BU

Aro Choe November 25, 2019
Ben & Jerry’s served free ice cream and registered people to vote Friday at Boston University’s George Sherman Union.
Modern Musings: The midterm results have much to teach us about democracy

Modern Musings: The midterm results have much to teach us about democracy

Ausma Palmer November 14, 2018

Last week’s midterm elections were groundbreaking in many ways. By voting to elect an unprecedented number of women and members of the LGBTQ community, flip the House of Representatives back to blue...

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