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Applications open for Mayor’s Youth Council

Madison Mercado April 27, 2021
The program, taking applications until June 18, promotes civic engagement among high schoolers.
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,...

Boston University’s Network of Enlightened Women chapter serves as a space for conservative college-aged women to connect and feel empowered. COURTESY OF NETWORK OF ENLIGHTENED WOMEN

Young, diverse women share collective voice in current Republican Party

Daily Free Press Staff November 4, 2020

By Alex Ross (contributor) There is more to the Boston University chapter of Network of Enlightened Women than the name implies. While they’re an all-college-aged group focused on female empowerment,...

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.
Presidential candidate Elizabeth Warren speaks at the Democratic National Committee’s IWillVote Gala Thursday. GABRIELA HUTCHINGS/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

The Daily Free Press speaks to Elizabeth Warren on college affordability, ranked choice voting

Matthew Sensabaugh December 9, 2019
Warren told us why she thinks she is the best choice for BU students and explained that she has begun to understand the benefits of switching to a ranked-choice voting system.
EDITORIAL: Chris Christie shows political memes can inform, corrupt

EDITORIAL: Chris Christie shows political memes can inform, corrupt

Editors March 4, 2016

Three cheers for dank political memes. Following New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie’s endorsement of Donald Trump, the Twittersphere has been tweeting screencaps of Christie’s face with funny captions,...

Youth voter participation increases in 2012 elections, data shows

Daily Free Press Admin November 8, 2012

Recent data suggests that more youth voters turned up at voting booths on Tuesday than in 2008, despite the challenges younger voters face of learning state-specific voting requirements. Nineteen percent...

Satire online may keep young voters more politically informed

Daily Free Press Admin November 1, 2012

With the proliferation of political commentary in the form of satire in memes and comedy shows during the election season, the Boston University community said this could make voters more aware of issues...

Absentee ballots bring opportunity, headaches

Daily Free Press Admin November 1, 2012

This is the second in a series on absentee voting within the youth vote series for the 2012 election. The decision to vote absentee or to vote in-person is an important question come election season...

Students focus on issues, future in looming election

Daily Free Press Admin November 1, 2012

Eziah Karter-Sabir Blake said President Barack Obama and his opponent, Republican candidate Mitt Romney, focus on economic issues, civil rights and other social issues that factored into his decision to...

Despite history, Allston voter turnout could increase in 2012

Daily Free Press Admin November 1, 2012

Although voter turnout in Allston remains typically lower than the rest of Boston’s, the primarily Democratic section of the city might see higher turnout rates on Tuesday, a prediction some politically...

Michigan absentee voting rule deters students

Daily Free Press Admin October 25, 2012

This is the first in a two-part story in the youth vote series focusing on absentee voting. Had it not been for his mother, James Ferritto would not have been able to vote this November. Before heading...

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