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The Daily Free Press

The Independent Student Newspaper at Boston University.

The Daily Free Press

The Daily Free Press

Annika Morris | Senior Graphic Artist

Congress better listen to March For Our Lives | Not to Get Political But

By Lauren Albano, Editor-in-Chief January 24, 2024
March For Our Lives at UNC-Chapel Hill wrote an op-ed addressing gun violence that was published by student newspapers nationwide. Congress better read it and respond accordingly.
Lila Baltaxe | Senior Graphic Artist

George Santos can’t shed his theatrics | Not to Get Political But

By Lauren Albano, Editor-in-Chief December 6, 2023
George Santos calls out his collogues for their theatrical behavior in reaction to his expulsion from Congress. He's a hypocrite, but he's right.
Lila Baltaxe | Senior Graphic Artist

The U.S. history of gag rules is gag-worthy | Not to Get Political But

By Lauren Albano, Editor-in-Chief November 30, 2023
Former President Donald Trump is currently appealing a gag order imposed on him by United States District Judge Tanya Chutkan as part of his civil fraud trial, which is investigating his attempt to overturn the 2020 presidential election.
Lila Baltaxe | Senior Graphic Artist

Mockery, hypocrisy are Vivek Ramaswamy’s favorites | Not to Get Political But

By Lauren Albano, Editor-in-Chief November 15, 2023
At the third Republican primary debate Vivek Ramaswamy demonstrated his hypocrisy and lack of credibility as a candidate by resorting to ad hominem attacks and mockery.
Lila Baltaxe | Senior Graphic Artist

We’ve all been sleeping on Marianne Williamson | Not to Get Political But

By Lauren Albano, Editor-in-Chief November 8, 2023
Even though there's no way Marianne Williamson edges out Biden to become the Democratic nominee, we could all still learn from her platform's progressive break with the status quo.
Samantha Sanders | Graphic Artist

Nikki Haley: candidate capable of compromise | Not to Get Political But

By Lauren Albano, Editor-in-Chief November 1, 2023
Nikki Halley recent popularity in the polls is a good sign that Republicans are tired of Trump and DeSantis' antics and may be ready for a candidate capable of compromise.
Lila Baltaxe | Senior Graphic Artist

Biden stands with Israel, increasing the risk of a Cold War II | Not to Get Political But

By Lauren Albano, Editor-in-Chief October 30, 2023
Biden's strong pro-Israel stance on the most recent conflict, which stands in stark contrast with most of the rest of the world including the U.S.'s biggest rivals Russia and China, is reminiscent of the Cold War era proxy-wars and could even threaten the beginning of World War III.
Lila Baltaxe | Senior Graphic Artist

The Speaker of the House saga is getting old | Not to Get Political But

By Lauren Albano, Editor-in-Chief October 20, 2023
It barley even matter who becomes Speaker of the House anymore, but somebody better quick, so the government can get back to governing.
Brett Abrams | Senior Graphic Artist

Can someone move to vacate Matt Gaetz? | Not to Get Political But

By Lauren Albano, Editor-in-Chief October 12, 2023
For the first time in United States history, the Speaker of the House of Representatives has been removed from his position. Kevin McCarthy was ousted from the speakership by a vote of 216-210 after a member of his own party, Rep. Matt Gaetz, introduced a motion to vacate. 
Lila Baltaxe | Senior Graphic Artist

Donald Trump needs to show up or get shown out | Not to Get Political But

By Lauren Albano, Editor-in-Chief October 5, 2023
Former president and 2024 candidate Donald Trump was once again absent from the second GOP primary debate on Sept. 27. Of course, his failure to attend did not go unaddressed by his fellow Republican candidates when they took to the debate stage.
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