Chicago Would Like Everyone to Stop Talking About 1968
Mayor Brandon Johnson emphasizes Chicago's evolution since the 1968 Democratic National Convention, highlighting changes in leadership and the police department. [ more ]
Columbia University cancels main commencement ceremony following protests that roiled campus for weeks
Columbia University canceled its large commencement ceremony due to ongoing protests, opting for smaller school-based events for individual student recognition. [ more ]
Campus Police Are Among the Armed Heavies Cracking Down on Students
The widespread criminalization of student dissent has been compared to the Occupy protests of 2011, with both state and university-based police departments engaging in violent behavior. [ more ]
Student protesters want California State University leaders to divest from Israel. Will they?
Protests and occupations in support of Palestinian people across the CSU system have focused on demanding university administrators to disclose and potentially divest from financial ties with Israel. [ more ]
College Parent Arrested After Confrontation at Syracuse Campus Protest
The arrest of a New York City public relations executive at a pro-Palestinian encampment highlights tensions and safety concerns at Syracuse University. [ more ]
Tesla announces 4-day shutdown of Gigafactory Berlin due to protests
Tesla announced a temporary shutdown at Gigafactory Berlin amid planned protests, raising questions about whether it was voluntary or following authorities' advice. [ more ]
Protests erupted at a German Tesla Gigafactory over expansion plans, highlighting tensions between environmental concerns and commercial success. [ more ]
Police prevent environmental activists from storming Tesla factory in Germany
Protests against Tesla's environmental impact near Berlin were fueled by concerns over water consumption, tree cutting, and disruption of the local ecosystem. [ more ]
Regulators Approve Fixed Charge For Utility Bills | KQED
California regulators approved monthly charge increase but with lower kilowatt hour rates for electricity. UC Merced students protest over-policing. Pallid bat named California's official state bat. [ more ]
New Caledonia protests: Macron urges calm as 130 arrested amid anger over voting change
Paris adopted constitutional changes in New Caledonia sparking violent protests, leading to over 130 arrests and deployment of heavy security measures. [ more ]
The student movement against the war in Gaza has sparked national protests, impacting institutions and potentially influencing the upcoming Presidential election. [ more ]
A weekend of arrests and commencement disruptions over Israel-Gaza
The conflict over the war in Gaza impacted college campuses during graduation ceremonies, leading to protests and intervention by law enforcement. [ more ]
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Protest Paradigm' Shows What's Wrong with Media Coverage of Student Activism
Protests can appear differently to participants and onlookers, with media coverage often focusing on disruptions rather than underlying messages. [ more ]
Covering protests over the war in Gaza? Here's what journalists should be asking themselves - Poynter
Journalistic decisions on covering protests should be guided by clarity of purpose, relevance of visuals and quotes, and appropriate contextualization of facts. [ more ]
Detention of independent journalist, activists at UCLA draws outcry over press freedom
The detention of independent journalist and police critic at UCLA amid Gaza war protests raised concerns among legal experts and press organizations. [ more ]
Police Begin Clearing Pro-Palestinian Tent Encampment at George Washington University, Dozens Arrested
Pro-Palestinian tent encampments at George Washington and University of Chicago were cleared due to safety concerns and possible violations of university policies. [ more ]
Tesla Temporarily Shuts Factory Down As Environmentalists Call the Company a Sham
Protestors in the forest near Tesla's German gigafactory have caused a temporary halt in production, forcing the company to shut down operations for days. [ more ]
Exclusive poll: Most college students shrug at nationwide campus protests
Only 8% of college students have participated in protests, with Middle East issues ranked lowest. Majority support accountability for protest actions.
Three times more students blame Hamas than President Biden for Gaza situation. Majority oppose protest tactics but support pro-Palestinian encampments. [ more ]
Pursue anti-Israel 'outside agitators' disrupting colleges - and end the nonsense for good
Protests on college campuses are not spontaneous and do not represent the majority of students, but rather are influenced by organized outside groups. [ more ]
USC graduation unfolds amid tight security and standing ovation for canceled valedictorian
The valedictorian at USC, Asna Tabassum, faced controversy leading to the cancellation of her commencement speech due to threats related to her pro-Palestinian stance. [ more ]
Why are social media users blocking celebrities and influencers on TikTok? A look at the #Blockout movement
Protests against the Met Gala attendees focused on highlighting the disconnect between the event's opulence and the ongoing conflict in Gaza, impacting celebrities' online earning potential. [ more ]
The Georgian parliament approved a law tightening checks on organizations receiving funds from overseas, sparking protests and concerns about the country's EU membership bid. [ more ]
U.S.C. Celebrates in a Brief Moment of Joy, With No Mention of Campus Tumult
USC held a celebratory event for graduates to mitigate recent campus turmoil, including canceled speeches and protests, aiming to provide closure and unity amidst challenges. [ more ]
NYPD Killed 19-Year-Old Win Rozario After He Called 911 for Help
The police shooting of Win Rozario, a 19-year-old Bangladeshi teen in Queens, sparked protests and calls for justice, highlighting the need for better response to mental health crises. [ more ]
Police crackdown on Gaza solidarity encampment at Columbia University and City College of New York led to numerous arrests and diverse charges.
Disparity in charges between Ivy League institution (Columbia) and City College of New York (CUNY) reflects social and economic differences between the student bodies.
Over 2,000 people have been arrested in protests against Israel on campuses nationwide in the last month. [ more ]
Why has Georgia's foreign agents' bill caused so much protest and anger?
The controversial foreign agents' bill in Georgia requires NGOs and media receiving over 20% of funding from foreign sources to register, triggering protests and condemnation. [ more ]
The foreign agents' law that has set off mass protests in Georgia
Critics claim Georgia's new foreign-funding law, inspired by Putin, may affect civil society and shift the country's alignment towards Russia. [ more ]