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The Independent Student Newspaper at Boston University.

The Daily Free Press

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The final draft of Imagine Boston 2030, Boston's first citywide development plan in over 50 years, is released by Mayor Martin Walsh. PHOTO BY CHLOE GRINBERG/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

City News 101

By Shannon Larson June 7, 2017

While attending Boston University, you will have a firsthand look on the most pressing issues affecting local residents. Officials are working to improve Boston’s infrastructure and various policies,...

A spectator holds up a sign at the Boston Women’s March on Jan. 21. PHOTO BY SYDNEY MAES/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

March Forward Massachusetts announces first official action

By Sabrina Schnur April 25, 2017

March Forward Massachusetts, a nonprofit formed by the organizers of the Boston Women’s March For America, announced its first official action as an organization to sponsor Bill S.365, “An Act...

The ACLU of Massachusetts unveils its legislative goals for the upcoming 2017-2018 year on Monday. PHOTO ILLUSTRATION BY OLIVIA FALCIGNO/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

ACLU of Massachusetts fights for immigrants’ rights, reproductive freedom

By Hannah Harn March 24, 2017

The American Civil Liberties Union of Massachusetts filed an amicus brief in support of several state defense attorney organizations in a Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court case, Commonwealth v....

March Forward Massachusetts, a new nonprofit organization, forms in partnership with the Boston Women’s March for America to fight for marginalized groups. PHOTO BY OLIVIA FALCIGNO/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

After Women’s March, Massachusetts continues to fight for equality

By Carina Imbornone March 14, 2017

The organizers who led the Boston Women’s March for America announced the founding of March Forward Massachusetts, a women’s activist organization designed to tackle feminist issues at the local...

The Genki Spark, a taiko group, hosts an open house Saturday in Dorchester to support visibility for Japanese American women while advocating for equal rights for all. PHOTO BY ELISE TAKAHAMA/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Genki Spark shines light on female empowerment through taiko

By Elise Takahama February 9, 2017

Social advocacy and taiko drumming aren’t a traditional combination. This is something Karen Young, the founding director of The Genki Spark, had known for a long time. But seven years ago, she...

Protesters rally Monday afternoon in defiance of Donald Trump's new administration and his recent executive orders. PHOTO BY ABIGAIL FREEMAN/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

“No ban, no wall:” BU students speak out against Trump’s travel ban

By Laney Ruckstuhl January 31, 2017

For Ibrahim Rashid, the executive action banning people from predominantly Muslim countries was personal. But when he helped organize a protest at Boston University, he had no idea that more than 250...

Divest BU hosts Campus Climate Walkout and Divestment Forum on Monday afternoon at the George Sherman Union. PHOTO BY CARRIE SHEEHAN/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Divest BU participates in national day of action to #ResistRejectDenial

By Amanda Kaufman January 24, 2017

Approximately 50 students walked out of their classes and joined a rally outside of the George Sherman Union Monday afternoon to protest President Trump’s stance on climate change and urge university...

Women’s March for America brings more than 100,000 to Boston Common

Women’s March for America brings more than 100,000 to Boston Common

By Amanda Kaufman January 23, 2017

[mediagrid cat="36546"] Saturday afternoon, one day after the inauguration of President Donald Trump, approximately 125,000 people filled the Boston Common to show their support for women’s rights and...

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