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Recognizing transgender visibility is monumental in today’s sociopolitical climate | Editorial

Editors April 4, 2024
Hopefully, Boston and the White House recognizing Transgender Day of Visibility is the first step in the right direction to progress transgender rights in this country.
A student speaks at a February 2018 rally at Boston University’s Marsh Plaza. The university’s Free Speech Committees announced on Aug. 26 upcoming forums that would address various topics regarding campus inclusivity and freedom. LEXI PLINE/ DFP FILE

BU Free Speech Committees announce events for student input

Daily Free Press Staff September 5, 2019
Boston University Provost Jean Morrison announced Aug. 26 the university’s Free Speech Committees, which were formed in February, will be holding forums for students to provide input on free speech, guest speakers, inclusivity and students’ rights on campus.
New England service workers’ union rallies for Labor Day

New England service workers’ union rallies for Labor Day

Mia Cathell September 4, 2019
The rally centered around the need to protect immigrant and workers' rights and featured speeches from prominent activists and lawmakers.
HAGERTY: Breaking the echo chamber to preserve the First Amendment

HAGERTY: Breaking the echo chamber to preserve the First Amendment

Grace Hagerty November 20, 2016

Amaryllis Fox, a former CIA counterterrorism agent, spoke with Al Jazeera Plus in June and had some valuable insights. “The only real way to disarm your enemy is to listen to them,” she said. “If...

EDITORIAL: Virginia governor extends voting rights to felons, validates their humanity

EDITORIAL: Virginia governor extends voting rights to felons, validates their humanity

Editors April 26, 2016

Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe issued an executive order that grants voting rights to all 200,000 convicted felons in the state, The New York Times reported. The state’s constitution previously barred...

TENTINDO: Georgia and North Carolina religious freedom laws response to LGBT progress

TENTINDO: Georgia and North Carolina religious freedom laws response to LGBT progress

Will Tentindo April 4, 2016

Last year, the Supreme Court legalized gay marriage across the United States, and members of the LGBT community and their allies celebrated nationwide. The nation seemed to be at its proudest just in time...

MARTIN: California's raised smoking age takes away young adults' rights

MARTIN: California’s raised smoking age takes away young adults’ rights

Ellis Martin March 16, 2016

I think I realized smoking was a pretty nasty habit after about the fourth time my mother tried quitting. After patches, gum and a recent attempt at switching over to vaporizers, mama is still sucking...

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