Early into the 118th Congress, both houses have already found themselves steeped in political drama—from House Speaker Kevin McCarthy’s trials and tribulations to changing political loyalties in the Senate.
News, On Campus
Schlozman and Hopkins Analyze the Connection Between Religious and Political Affiliation in United States
For the first time in American history, white Christians no longer represent a majority of the general public, according to political science professors Kay Schlozman and David Hopkins.
News
Seyla Benhabib Argues for a Return to Cosmopolitanism
In the wake of increasingly strained global politics, Seyla Benhabib argues for a return to the old political theory of cosmopolitanism.`
News, On Campus
BC’s Civic Engagement Initiative Aims To Heighten Students’ Community Involvement
Civically engaged students should tackle practical local problems before addressing the nuanced global issues that tend to paralyze society, according to Daniel Ponsetto.
Movies, Arts
High-profile Interviews Illuminate the Successes, Failures, and Roadblocks of Biden’s First Year in ‘Year One’
The HBO documentary gives snippet looks into President Biden’s initial political endeavors and the tone that his first term leaves behind.
Metro, Politics, Newton
Newton Free Library Hosts Exhibit on Proposed Updates to Village Center Zoning Ordinances
This exhibit is part of a continued effort that began last summer to gather community input for the village centers’ futures.
Metro, Politics, Newton
Newton Launches New Grant Initiative with ARPA Funds to Address Community Needs
The City of Newton will appropriate $1.75 million of its ARPA funds for an economic initiative, according to Mayor Fuller.
Metro, Politics
Newton Mayor Joins Lawyers in Event Surveying Massachusetts’s History of Unfair Housing
Newton Mayor Ruthanne Fuller said that there is a long way to go before Newton reaches fair and equitable housing.
Metro, Politics, Newton
Newton Comptroller Explains FY 2023 Budget, Elaborates on Technical Details
Newton Comptroller Stephen Curley explained in further detail the fiscal year 2023 budget to the City Council on Wednesday.
Metro, Politics, Boston, Newton
Boston-Area Supermarket Chain Ceases Stock of Russian Products
BazaAr Supermarkets announced that it will cease imports of Russian products on Feb. 28 in light of the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
