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In the nation: Trump ruled not immune to a 2020 election trial, Newton teacher strike ends, three people plead not guilty in brothel ring case, Michigan school shooters mother convicted of involuntary manslaughter

In the nation: Trump ruled not immune to a 2020 election trial, Newton teacher strike ends, three people plead not guilty in brothel ring case, Michigan school shooter’s mother convicted of involuntary manslaughter

Sarah Roberts and Leo Woods February 6, 2024

Newton teacher strike ends after 11 days An 11-day long teacher strike in Newton came to an end Feb. 2 after the Newton’s School Committee and Newton Teachers Association reached a tentative agreement. According...

Bostons City Council discusses updates for public schools, pest control

Boston’s City Council discusses updates for public schools, pest control

Joshua Yanes, Journal Contributor February 6, 2024

Boston’s City Council discussed repairs to be made in several Boston’s Elementary Schools, the city’s observance of International Holocaust Remembrance Day and several new initiatives during its...

California Gov. Gavin Newsom, a Democrat (right) and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, a Republican. The two governors faced off in a debate on Fox News Nov. 30.

Suffolk professor talks red versus blue state debate

William Woodring, News Editor December 6, 2023

Fox News’ Sean Hannity took the stage in Alpharetta, Georgia with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and California Gov. Gavin Newsom for what he dubbed the “Great Red vs. Blue State Debate” Nov. 30, promising...

In the nation: Henry Kissinger dies, ceasefire ends in Gaza, House expels George Santos

In the nation: Henry Kissinger dies, ceasefire ends in Gaza, House expels George Santos

William Woodring, Maren Halpin, and Leo Woods December 5, 2023

Henry Kissinger dies at 100 Former Secretary of State and National Security Advisor Henry Kissinger died at his home in Connecticut, his consulting firm announced Nov. 29. Kissinger was 100. Kissinger,...

Boston City Hall welcomes voters on Nov. 7 for City Council elections.

Boston municipal election brings new, returning faces to City Council

Maren Halpin and Leo Woods November 9, 2023

With election day in the rearview mirror, Bostonians look to welcome both new and returning councilors to City Hall.  Leading up to the election, Suffolk Votes, an organization on campus dedicated...

Democrats sweep state elections ahead of 2024

Democrats sweep state elections ahead of 2024

Leo Woods, Photo Editor November 9, 2023

Voters across the United States cast their ballots on a number of matters, ranging from state legislators to constitutional amendments, Nov. 7, the final election day before the 2024 presidential primaries...

Boston City Hall

What to know about this year’s Boston City Council race

William Woodring, News Editor October 31, 2023

Bostonians will vote on both at-large and district councilors during this year’s City Council election Nov. 7.  Boston residents can vote early through Nov. 3 and vote by mail through election day...

The U.S. Capitol building.

Mike Johnson sworn in as newest House speaker

Avery Martin, Journal Contributor October 31, 2023

Mike Johnson was sworn in as speaker of the House of Representatives Oct. 25, ending a three-week search for a new speaker after the ousting of former Speaker Kevin McCarthy. Johnson, the representative...

Latoyia Edwards and David Paleologos presented at a Ford Hall Forum about issues ahead of the 2024 election.

Pollster David Paleologos talks election ahead of 2024

Leo Woods, Photo Editor October 24, 2023

Suffolk University’s Political Research Center Director David Paleologos discussed some of the critical issues that are set to shape the upcoming presidential election Oct. 20 as part of the Ford Hall...

In the nation: police call for move over law updates, Gov. Healey passes housing bill, Powell pleads guilty in Georgia election case, Mass. to end emergency sheltering guarantee

In the nation: police call for ‘move over’ law updates, Gov. Healey passes housing bill, Powell pleads guilty in Georgia election case, Mass. to end emergency sheltering guarantee

Mass. police call for updates to 'move over' law Massachusetts first responders spoke in front of the State House Oct. 17 to voice their support to expedite the passage of multiple bills by the state...

Boston City Hall

City council debate hosted by Boston University College Democrats discusses MBTA, public education

Jack Gosselin, Journal Contributor October 17, 2023

Four of Boston’s at-large city council candidates attended a debate at Boston University’s Center for Computing and Data Sciences Oct. 3. The Boston University College Democrats, the debate’s...

In the nation: Scalise drops from Speaker race, RFK Jr. registers as independent, Israel declares war, Santos accused of identity theft

In the nation: Scalise drops from Speaker race, RFK Jr. registers as independent, Israel declares war, Santos accused of identity theft

Louisiana Rep. Scalise drops out of House speaker race Rep. Steve Scalise of Louisiana dropped out of the race to become the next Speaker of the House after he was narrowly nominated as the Republican...

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