election 2016 Archives

Boston Ethical Community Discusses One Month of Trump

On Sunday, the Boston Ethical Community’s weekly meeting focused on “One Month of Trump,” providing Bostonians with a platform discuss their feelings, and plans of actions, following the inauguration of President Donald Trump.

Boston, Politics, Top Story, Metro

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, Boston, Top Story

In Boston Common, a Peaceful Rally for Love

At 2 p.m. on Friday, hundreds of Bostonians attended the Love Rally in the Common to peacefully unite following the election of Donald Trump as 45th President of the United States.

Column, Featured Column

After Trump Win, the Political is Personal

“Many are fed up with the volume and frequency of protests and movements. I understand. I’m tired, too. But please hear us, and please try to understand.”

Metro, Politics, Featured Column

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.

Metro, Featured Column

The Changing Role of the Student in Political Activism

As someone who is taking part in his first major election cycle as a registered voter, Juan Olavarria has gained a new insight into the repercussions of the election, the role individual demographics play in it — especially students.