The morning after Donald Trump is sworn in as President, 40,000 people are expected to gather together in the Boston Common for the Boston Women’s March for America.
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To Protest Trump, Students Walk Out of Class
At 2 p.m. on Monday, Boston Common filled with middle school, high school, and college students, all of whom walked out of their classes to protest the election of Donald Trump, and unite for the future.
Metro, Photos, Politics, Featured Story, Boston
Gallery: A Closer Look at Boston’s Post-Election, Anti-Trump Rally
On Wednesday night, several thousand marched in downtown Boston to protest Donald Trump’s presidential election. This is what it was like.
Metro, Featured Story, Politics
Live Blog: Election Day 2016
Today, the nation decides our next president. Follow live updates from our editors about both the presidential election and Massachusetts races.
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Mass. Residents Must Make a Choice on Charter Schools
Worried about question 2 on the upcoming Mass. ballot, Metro Editor Juan Olavarria points out the dangers of diverting funding and attention away from the problems facing public schools.
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Venezuelan Expatriates Hold Solidarity Demonstration in Copley Square
So far, Bonyuet has organized several events, all featuring attendance similar to the 50 that were there on Wednesday.
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Civic Engagement Committee Hosts VP Debate Watch Party for Over 65 Students
Senator Tim Kaine of Virginia and Governor Mike Pence of Indiana took the stage Tuesday night during the first, and only, vice presidential debate of this election cycle to discuss both their own visions for the future of the country and to answer some of the criticisms leveled at the presidential candidates.
Metro, Top Story, Politics
Despite Record Low Turnout for Primary Elections, Student Involvement High
This Thursday’s primaries saw an unusually low voter turnout, at less than 9 percent, but students today can play a role that has not been there in the past—social media and the array of new responsibilities that come with it.
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Too Soon to Tell If a Minimum Wage Increase Would be Effective
As the proposal for a $15 per hour minimum wage gains steam, questions still need answers.
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Last Call for Boston to Become a Late-Night City
After the loss of the late-night T program, can Boston truly become a 24-hour city?
