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Photo of people of various ages and genders holding signs at a rally at Union Square in New York City, NY June 23, 2022 after the Supreme Court of the United States ruling on gun laws in New York. An AAPI woman with long, wavy blonde hair wears a pink shirt that says "it's the fucking guns" and a button that says "i love new york." A white woman next to her wears a shirt that says "Disarm hate" and holds a sign that reads "Supreme court no to guns everywhere." Behind her, a white man in a red t-shirt holds a sign that reads "Clarence Thomas wants HIS court to be Gun-Free-Zone but thinks our subways should be open targets." Older white women at right hold orange signs that read "we can end gun violence"

Voices & Opinion

POV: As a Nation, Where Are We Now on Gun Policy?

July 12, 2022

photo of a young Japanese person offering flowers and bowing their head in prayer in front of a black-framed photo of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, at Zojoji temple prior to his funeral wake Monday, July 11, 2022, in Tokyo. In the photo, Abe wears a white button down shirt, black pants, and smiles with his hands on his hips. Large, white flower displays are seen around the photo and on the table in front. The saddened young person wears a white shirt and a black backpack and has short light brown hair.

Global Politics

Shinzo Abe Remade Japan—and the World, BU Expert Says

July 11, 2022

Photo of the white supremacist group, The Patriot Front marching thru the city of Boston on July 2, 2022. They walk by the statue in Boston Public Gardens holding Betsy-Ross-style flags. Their faces are covered by white-gray neck gaiters, tan baseball caps, khaki pants and blue polos. Many wear sunglasses so their face is completely hidden. There's about two dozen pictured.

History & Politics

Was the Patriot Front March in Boston a Sign of the New KKK?

July 7, 2022

Composite image. At left, a diverse group of pro-life women celebrate in front of SCOTUS after Roe v. Wade was overturned. One woman holds a sign that says "I am the post Roe generation." At right, two young women with March for Our Lives t-shirts on embrace each other. The woman at left is weeping, the other holds her head in her arm.

SCOTUS

Supreme Court Overturns Roe v. Wade, Ending 50 Years of Abortion Rights

June 24, 2022

protestors outside the Supreme Court after Roe v. Wade was overturned on June 24th.

Voices & Opinion

POV: Overturning Roe v. Wade Will Worsen Health Inequities in All Reproductive Care

June 24, 2022

Photo collage of various women's athletic teams and players throughout the decade. The background is a turf field with a muted gray overlay. The images include: a black and white photo of the women's beanpot champions from 1981, a photo of BU women's golfer Hanako Kawasaki holding a golf club behind her back and wear a red visor; photo of Elizabeth Morse (CGS'14), left trying to keep possession of the ball with teammate Siobhan McCarthy (CGS'15) on defense during drills at BU women's lacrosse; photo of Stephanie Nasson (SAR'16) of the women's swim team mid-stroke, wearing a red cap and goggles; photo of Chiara Tibbitt (CAS'22) taking a shot during basketball practice; an old film photo of Jeanne Friedman and other women's rowing team members from the the mid-70s holding a trophy; black and white photo of Jennifer Lanctot O'Neill (Questrom'91), BU's first three-time female All-American, running with a relay stick; and photo of the BU women's soccer team in a team huddle. At center, an excerpt from Title IX is seen; it looks as if it has been torn from a page.

Gender & Sports

Title IX Turns 50: It Changed Society—but Now It Must Go Further

June 22, 2022

Jane Harman, from Takoma Park, Md., holds a sign during a Students Demand Action event, near the West Front of the U.S. Capitol, Monday, June 6, 2022, in Washington. The group demanded action on gun safety in the wake of the mass shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Politics

Student’s Petition Asks BU to Divest from Gun Manufacturers

June 13, 2022

A sad child sits alone on a dirty sidewalk

Politics

POV: US Child Welfare System Is Falling Short Because of Persistent Child Poverty

June 10, 2022

A photo of Queen Elizabeth II smiling at the camera in regalia. Honored guests King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima of the Netherlands and King Felipe and Queen Letizia of Spain join the British Royal Family at the service and ceremony for The Most Noble Order of the Garter held at St. George's Chapel, Windsor Castle on June 17th 2019. Members of The British Royal Family in attendance included: Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, Prince William The Duke of Cambridge, Catherine The Duchess of Cambridge, Charles The Prince of Wales, Camilla The Duchess of Cornwall, Prince Edward The Earl of Wessex, Sophie The Countess of Wessex and Anne The Princess Royal. (Windsor, Berkshire, England, UK)

VOICES & OPINION

POV: The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Is Cause for Celebration

May 31, 2022

Collage: Composite image showing studio portraits of various Boston University faculty, staff, and students in three rows of three. From left to right, top to bottom, portraits show: Kaye-Alese Green, Jonathan Feingold, Nana Boateng, Saida Grundy, Amos Mwaura, Imara Joroff, Andre De Quadros, Andrea Taylor, and Amanda Bailey.

Community Voices

Two Years after George Floyd’s Murder, What’s Changed? What’s Next?

May 24, 2022

Photo of Theodora Goss in Budapest park with teal rusting bronze statue of Anonymus, a well known landmark. A white and red hot air balloon can be seen in the distance of the background, behind naked tree branches.

UKRAINIAN REFUGEES

BU Lecturer Went to Hungary as a Fulbright Scholar. Now She’s Helping Ukrainian Refugees

May 11, 2022

Photo of abortion-rights protesters dressed in costumes from the "Handmaid's Tale," holding signs in front of the U.S. Capitol building during a demonstration in Washington, DC. Four masked women stand with long red robes and white bonnets. They hold various signs protesting an abortion ban. One prominent sign reads "Keep your laws off my body, handmaidsDC.com".

Voices & Opinion

POV: What Rights Could Unravel Next, in Light of Draft Opinion by SCOTUS Overturning Roe v. Wade

May 10, 2022

Students in Spencer Piston’s Race at the Center of U.S. Politics course with Lynn mayor Jared Nicholson (back row, third from left) and members of the Lynn Racial Justice Coalition in Lynn City Hall. Photo by Jakob Menendez

Business & Law

MetroBridge GRS Course Aims to Help Reshape Community Policing in Lynn

May 6, 2022

Photo of a crowd of people gathered outside the Supreme Court in Washington on the night of May 3. They protest overturning the 1973 case Roe v. Wade. Photo focuses on a young woman holding a sign mid-shout and holding a sign that reads "Abortions are Healthcare, Necessary, Justice. Keep them Legal!"

Politics

Is the End of Roe v. Wade Near? Leaked SCOTUS Brief Says Yes

May 3, 2022

Photo of a young Ukrainian girl sleeping on top of a pile of suitcases. She is sleeping underneath a few thick blankets and a large pile of suitcases is seen behind her.

Refugee Crisis

First Afghans. Now Ukrainians. BMC Immigrant & Refugee Health Center Gets Ready to Help Again

April 29, 2022

two unidentified individuals with natural black hairstyles as seen from the back

Politics

Why the CROWN Act Is Needed

April 22, 2022

Listen Now

How Close Are We to World War III?

March 28, 2022

an image of a gas pump in california showing prices as high as 5.99/gallon for regular gasoline

Politics

We’re Paying More at the Pump. How Long Will That, and High Inflation, Last?

March 21, 2022

Photo of the panelists who participated in the Ukraine Town Hall hosted at the LAW Auditorium March 17. The panelists sit in black metal chairs, in the following order, from left: Neta Crawford, CAS professor of political science, Kaija Schilde, Pardee School of Global Studies Associate Professor of International Relations and acting director, BU Center for the Study of Europe, Joe Wippl, US diplomacy, Carrie Preston, Chandan Nandlal Kilachand Professor and Kilachand Honors College director and a CAS professor of English and of women’s, gender, and sexuality studies, Nicholas Micinski, Assistant Professor of Political Science and International Affairs at the University of Maine and a former visiting visiting researcher at BUs Center for the Study of Europe, Daniela Caruso, School of Law professor of Law, Robert Sloane, LAW professor of law, Igor Lukes, CAS professor of History, and Alexis Peri, CAS associate professor of History. Behind them, a projector shows a map of Ukraine and the areas Russian is attacking.

International Crisis

Ukraine Town Hall Draws Large, Engaged Audience

March 18, 2022

Photo of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy speaking to the U.S. Congress by video to plead for support. A Ukrainian man speaks on a large screen as people sit in auditorium seats to watch

Voices & Opinion

Analysis: Two Pardee Faculty React to Zelensky’s Speech before Congress

March 16, 2022

Analysis: Two Pardee Faculty React to Zelensky’s Speech before Congress