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How Immigrants Shape America and Its Politics
“Be open to surprises and possibilities,” conservative commentator says in wide-ranging discussion
Ken Frazier to Deliver Commencement Address to the Class of 2026
The health care leader will speak at the May 17 ceremony; other honorees include an acclaimed musician and a pioneering scientist
A Preview of Professional Life With JUMP-IN
A robust new spring break program immersed undergraduates in hands-on experiences to link their academic interests with possible career paths
POLITICO
Trump’s voter crackdown reaches college campuses
The administration's moves to tighten voting rules could dampen student participation in a midterm election where control of Congress may be decided by small margins.
WBUR
What the Mass. income tax ballot question would do for your wallet — and the state budget
Experts say the potential ballot question this fall to slash Massachusetts' state income tax from 5% to 4% would put a $5 billion dent in the state budget, if passed. But how much would you save?
WBUR
Real estate group warns rent control ballot proposal could lower property taxes for cities and towns
A new report from the Greater Boston Real Estate Board and the Tufts Center for State Policy Analysis warns a proposed ballot initiative on rent control would reduce property values and “crush” municipal budgets.
UPDATE: National Study of Learning, Voting and Engagement
NSLVE is a longitudinal nonpartisan study, that seeks to understand whether students vote, not who they vote for. Since its launch in 2013, NSLVE has offered colleges and universities an opportunity to understand student voting behavior and leverage that understanding to improve educational programs promoting civic learning and engagement.
Tufts Daily