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Politics

Is Nikki Haley Guilty of Ageism with Her “Grumpy Old Men” Ad?

February 1, 2024

Photo: Joe Biden and Donald Trump side by side in a composite image, where both are standing at podiums at recent rallies in 2024

Politics

Are Verbal Flubs by Trump or Biden Signs of Cognitive Decline or Innocent Mistakes?

January 25, 2024

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Politics

Analysis: BU Experts on Presidential Politics after N.H. Primary

January 24, 2024

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Voices & Opinion

POV: Are There Hints of 1968 N.H. Politics in 2024?

January 22, 2024

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Voices & Opinion

POV: The Israeli-Palestinian Conflict and the Psychology of Trauma

January 10, 2024

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Voices & Opinion

POV: Scrapping the State’s Liquor License Law Makes Economic Sense

January 8, 2024

Photo: A family of immigrants in a car full of luggage in Boston, MA, heading for a shelter in Quincy MA

Voices & Opinion

POV: What’s Next for Massachusetts’ Right to Shelter Law?

November 28, 2023

Campus News

Protestors Block BU Bridge, Calling for Ceasefire in Gaza

November 16, 2023

Photo: A photo of President Joe Biden speaks from the Oval Office of the White House. He is mid speech, clasping his hands, and wearing a dark suit.

Voices & Opinion

POV: Is the United States an “Indispensable Nation” or Reckless and Misguided?

November 3, 2023

Photo: People carry signs during the "Teach No Lies" march to the School Board of Miami-Dade County to protest Florida's new standards for teaching Black history. A Black woman in the front holds a large black sign with the words "We're raising truth tellers!" in white chalk.

Voices & Opinion

POV: New Laws Threaten Educators Who Teach History

October 30, 2023

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Voices & Opinion

POV: Massachusetts Gun Laws Are Strong—but Not Strong Enough

October 20, 2023

Photo: Kevin McCarthy, former House Speaker, rubs his forehead with his thumb as he looks down, dejectedly. He is a white man with a black suit, blue button up, and a red and blue tie. He stands at a podium with the United States emblem on it and the American flag in the background.

Politics

With Kevin McCarthy Out, Brace for a Period of “Governing by Tantrum”

October 5, 2023

Photo: A red background with four die with letters on them. The first two are "F" and "A", respectively. The next two are on the edge, teetering between "C" and K" on one and "T" and "E" on the final die. The effect means the die could read as "FACT" or "FAKE".

Voices & Opinion

POV: Disinformation Researchers Are under Attack by Government Legislators

August 16, 2023

Photo: Joan Donovan, a white woman with short, silver hair and wearing a black top, faux leather jacket, and glasses, poses in front of the BU College of Communication building. Behind her, a red sign reads "College of Communication".

New Appointment

Joan Donovan, Nationally Recognized Expert in Misinformation and Disinformation, Joins BU Faculty

August 16, 2023

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Politics

Will Donald Trump’s Indictment re: January 6 Jeopardize His 2024 Presidential Bid?

August 2, 2023

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Politics

BU Historians Weigh In on Ron DeSantis’ Slavery Remarks and His Defense of Florida’s Controversial Social Studies Curriculum

July 31, 2023

Photo: Donald Trump, an older white man with thinning silver hair and an orange tan and wearing a navy suit and red tie, is shown mid-talk as he holds his hands up palms forward at a blue podium and microphone. Text on podium reads "Trump". Three American flags are positioned behind him.

Politics

Trump’s Indictment in Classified Documents Case: What Comes Next?

June 9, 2023

Photo: Ron DeSantis, a white man, stands in front of a banner with Florida's emblem addressing a crowd. He wears a basic navy suit with a red tie.

Voices & Opinion

Can Ron DeSantis Out-Populist Donald Trump to Win the White House?

May 25, 2023

Photo: In this Sept. 19, 1968, file photo, then-presidential candidate Richard Nixon, a white man wearing a suit and tie, flashes the victory sign as he acknowledges cheers from the crowd, at the fairgrounds of Springfield, Mo. There’s little doubt Nixon was up to dirty tricks before his presidency ever began. Documents released by the Nixon Presidential Library add weight to existing evidence that his 1968 presidential campaign tried to sabotage Vietnam peace talks before the U.S. election. (AP Photo/File)

Politics

Trump, Biden, and a 2024 Presidential Race Featuring Two Flawed Candidates

May 10, 2023

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Campaign REELECTION

Age, Inflation, Abortion, Culture Wars, and More: Issues That Will Define President Biden’s Reelection Campaign

April 26, 2023

Age, Inflation, Abortion, Culture Wars, and More: Issues That Will Define President Biden’s Reelection Campaign