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5 hours ago
LGBT

Teacher suspended for supporting trans athlete gets reinstated after allies fight back - LGBTQ Nation

Dr. Chet Hesson was reinstated after an investigation found no basis for claims against him regarding his support for a transgender student athlete.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
5 hours ago

Teacher suspended for supporting trans athlete gets reinstated after allies fight back - LGBTQ Nation

Dr. Chet Hesson was reinstated after an investigation found no basis for claims against him regarding his support for a transgender student athlete.
SF parents
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
1 day ago

An arrest by BUSD's only police officer prompted a student walkout, and now a lawsuit

A family is suing Berkeley school district and police for alleged assault and false arrest of a student by a school resource officer.
fromLos Angeles Times
8 hours ago

At L.A. college campuses, Punjabi music is opening doors to heritage long kept closed

"I started hearing the themes inside [Punjabi] music - pride in language, resilience, and history, which helps to reconnect with my identity," Multani said.
Music production
Privacy professionals
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 day ago

British universities paid security firm to spy' on pro-Palestine students

Twelve British universities paid a firm led by ex-military officials to monitor student protests and academics, particularly those supporting Palestine.
SF LGBT
fromQueerty
1 day ago

San Francisco coffee chain walks back decision to remove Pride flags, says it made "a mistake" - Queerty

Philz Coffee will keep Pride flags in stores after reversing its earlier decision to remove them.
#fascism
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago
Social justice

Division is a threat to resistance. Here's how to build a stronger coalition | David C Turner III and Eric Morrison-Smith

Social justice
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Division is a threat to resistance. Here's how to build a stronger coalition | David C Turner III and Eric Morrison-Smith

Fascism is present, and unity in resistance is essential to combat oppression and promote love and revolution.
Podcast
fromThe Nation
4 days ago

Introducing Fighting Fascism, A New Podcast Devoted to Resisting Authoritarianism

Fighting Fascism podcast addresses modern authoritarianism and antifascist strategies through historical context and contemporary discussions with experts.
SOMA, SF
fromLGBTQ Nation
3 days ago

Anti-AI activist charged with firebombing home of gay OpenAI CEO Sam Altman - LGBTQ Nation

A suspect was arrested for a firebombing attempt on OpenAI CEO Sam Altman's home, driven by fears of artificial intelligence.
Los Angeles
fromABC30 Fresno
5 days ago

USC student prepares to file lawsuit against DHS after losing eye during 'No Kings' rally in LA

An 18-year-old USC freshman lost an eye due to a projectile fired by a DHS officer during a protest in Los Angeles.
NYC politics
fromThe Nation
4 days ago

Mamdani Wants to Show That Democratic Socialism "Can Flourish Anywhere"

Democratic socialism can thrive nationally, focusing on the working class and delivering practical governance, as demonstrated by the mayor's early accomplishments.
from48 hills
5 days ago

Hundreds rally against health care cuts - 48 hills

Maria Elena Healy, a registered nurse at Laguna Honda, stated, 'I am just one of the few who have been laid off. They are eliminating an entire department. These people will no longer have the specialty nursing care that we provide.'
Healthcare
Education
fromSan Jose Spotlight
5 days ago

East San Jose school district changes how its leaders are elected - San Jose Spotlight

Alum Rock Union School District is transitioning to trustee-area elections for board members to enhance local representation.
Mission District
fromsfist.com
6 days ago

Day Around the Bay: College in East Bay Eliminates Debt of Graduating Students

Contra Costa College is forgiving up to $1,000 in school debt for graduating students due to a $31,000 donation from its foundation.
#hampshire-college
Higher education
fromAdvocate.com
7 hours ago

Blindsided staff at Hampshire College launch relief fund as liberal school prepares to close

Hampshire College is closing, prompting staff to create a relief fund for over 250 employees facing job loss.
Higher education
fromAdvocate.com
7 hours ago

Blindsided staff at Hampshire College launch relief fund as liberal school prepares to close

Hampshire College is closing, prompting staff to create a relief fund for over 250 employees facing job loss.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
12 hours ago

Texas A&M banned this philosophy professor from teaching Plato. So he's leaving. - LGBTQ Nation

Texas professor banned from teaching Plato due to discussions of same-sex love has left for a private university job.
Right-wing politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
18 hours ago

Technofacism? Why Palantir's pro-West manifesto' has critics alarmed

Palantir's manifesto advocates for national service, defense participation, and hard power, raising concerns about its implications for democracy and societal values.
Left-wing politics
fromsfist.com
1 day ago

Activists Unfurl Anti-Israel Banner on Twin Peaks

Activists displayed a banner on Twin Peaks demanding an end to US aid to Israel, blaming Israel for escalating conflicts in the Middle East.
#antisemitism
San Francisco
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 month ago

San Jose State investigating graffiti found on campus calling for 'eradication of Jews'

Racist graffiti at San Jose State calling for Jewish eradication has heightened security concerns and fear among the Jewish student community despite no identified credible threat.
SF parents
fromSan Jose Spotlight
5 days ago

San Jose State deaths raise mental health concerns - San Jose Spotlight

San Jose State University is addressing recent suicides while balancing the need for transparency and the risk of contagion.
Healthcare
fromKqed
6 days ago

UC Patient Care and Service Workers Plan Open-Ended Strike Starting Next Month | KQED

University of California workers plan a strike due to unmet demands for fair wages and affordable housing amid rising costs.
#academic-freedom
fromAbove the Law
1 week ago
Higher education

Cornell Federalist Society Invites 'White Supremacy' Speaker Because That's What Federalist Society Chapters Do - Above the Law

University of Pennsylvania sanctioned Professor Amy Wax for promoting white supremacy but allowed her to keep her job and tenure.
fromAbove the Law
2 months ago
Higher education

Law Students Protest Culture War Dean Firing - Above the Law

University of Arkansas law school prioritized candidates' stance on hormonal puberty treatment for high school athletes, sparking a firing, student protests, and funding-threat allegations.
Higher education
fromAbove the Law
1 week ago

Cornell Federalist Society Invites 'White Supremacy' Speaker Because That's What Federalist Society Chapters Do - Above the Law

University of Pennsylvania sanctioned Professor Amy Wax for promoting white supremacy but allowed her to keep her job and tenure.
Boston
fromBoston.com
2 weeks ago

Northeastern students rally over lack of communication after recent violence

Students at Northeastern University demand better communication and transparency from the administration regarding safety incidents near campus.
Left-wing politics
fromABA Journal
4 days ago

Grad sues George Washington University, Ernst & Young after Gaza 'genocide' remarks in commencement speech

Cecilia Culver sues George Washington University and Ernst & Young after being fired for her Gaza remarks during commencement speech.
#free-speech
Right-wing politics
fromLGBTQ Nation
6 days ago

GOP passes "Charlie Kirk Act" that could expel students who protest anti-LGBTQ+ speakers - LGBTQ Nation

The Charlie Kirk Act mandates free speech protections for controversial views in Tennessee's public higher education institutions.
Right-wing politics
fromLGBTQ Nation
6 days ago

GOP passes "Charlie Kirk Act" that could expel students who protest anti-LGBTQ+ speakers - LGBTQ Nation

The Charlie Kirk Act mandates free speech protections for controversial views in Tennessee's public higher education institutions.
Social justice
fromAbove the Law
4 days ago

Law Professors Argue Abandoning The Diversity Rule Will Hurt The ABA's Reputation - Above the Law

The American Bar Association faces pressure to eliminate its diversity accreditation requirement amid ongoing debates about racial equity in legal education.
#higher-education
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
1 month ago
Higher education

UC Berkeley cuts ties with nonprofit focused on diversity amid Trump administration pressure

UC Berkeley and dozens of other colleges have ended or paused partnerships with The PhD Project after a federal investigation alleged race-based admission restrictions.
Healthcare
fromSan Jose Inside
6 days ago

CA Legislative and Labor Leaders Support a Billionaire Tax and Legislative Efforts To Tax The Rich

California progressives aim to raise taxes on corporations and billionaires to offset federal Medi-Cal funding cuts, despite concerns about the state's structural deficit.
Left-wing politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Lewd messages linked to University of Michigan regent who led campaign against pro-Palestinian students

Jordan Acker faces backlash for obscene comments in a group chat amid a tense election for U-M regents influenced by pro-Israel and pro-Palestinian tensions.
Right-wing politics
fromAdvocate.com
5 days ago

Tennessee passes campus protest crackdown bill named after Charlie Kirk

Tennessee's 'Charlie Kirk Act' allows colleges to suspend students for disruptive protests, raising concerns about free speech and student rights.
fromFuncheap
4 days ago

Trump vs. Birthright Citizenship: Free Discussion + Poetry (Berkeley)

On his first day in office, Trump issued an executive order abolishing 'birthright citizenship' for people born in the U.S. whose parents were not 'legal residents' at the time of their birth. This directly violates the 14th Amendment of U.S. Constitution, which guarantees citizenship to all people born in the United States.
Social justice
fromLGBTQ Nation
5 days ago

He was up for state teacher of the year. Then a right-wing outlet shared his BDSM photos. - LGBTQ Nation

Photos from the pageant showed Rosengren dressed in a cowboy hat, buttoned shirt, and jeans, holding a sign that read, 'It's feeding time on the farm. Cowboy Tommy is feeding the six piglets & bull.'
LGBT
fromPadailypost
3 weeks ago

Defense attorney says DA Rosen used Stanford protester case to solicit campaign donations

Judge Kelley Paul is considering whether to remove District Attorney Jeff Rosen from retrying five activists accused of vandalism, due to allegations of campaign fundraising misconduct.
California
Left-wing politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
6 days ago

Syracuse sorority slammed for recreating Nazi-era poster for philanthropy event

A Syracuse University sorority apologized for displaying a banner resembling a Nazi-era Olympic poster, acknowledging a lack of awareness and oversight.
#cesar-chavez
fromSlate Magazine
6 days ago

She Was a MAGA Darling. She's About to Be Unemployed. Her New Book Isn't Helping.

Stefanik recounts her experience during the congressional hearing, describing it as a pivotal moment in her political career, despite being sick and relying on cold medicine to participate.
Left-wing politics
US news
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Last protester in detention after Trump's campus crackdown has been released

A Palestinian woman detained for over a year following pro-Palestinian campus activism was released on bond after an immigration judge's third release order went unchallenged by the government.
#texas-tech-university
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 week ago
Higher education

University system chancellor orders schools to end academic programs "centered on" LGBTQ+ identities - LGBTQ Nation

Higher education
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 week ago

University system chancellor orders schools to end academic programs "centered on" LGBTQ+ identities - LGBTQ Nation

Texas Tech University System is eliminating academic programs focused on sexual orientation and gender identity.
Higher education
fromwww.bbc.com
5 days ago

Nine universities start legal action over student loan error row

Nine universities are suing the government over sudden loan repayment demands for students in weekend courses classified as distance learning.
Boston
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 month ago

A university removed professors' Pride flags over Spring Break. Now they're fighting back. - LGBTQ Nation

Boston University educators oppose the removal of Pride flags, viewing it as a suppression of free speech and a sign of anti-LGBTQ+ intolerance.
#campus-protests
fromThe Atlantic
3 weeks ago
Left-wing politics

Where Are All the Campus Protests?

Recent events have led to a surprising decline in campus protests, indicating a shift in university administration's approach to student activism.
Left-wing politics
fromThe Atlantic
3 weeks ago

Where Are All the Campus Protests?

Recent events have led to a surprising decline in campus protests, indicating a shift in university administration's approach to student activism.
Higher education
fromHarvard Gazette
6 days ago

'This is not about Harvard. It is about higher education.' - Harvard Gazette

The partnership between U.S. universities and government is threatened, risking a brain drain similar to post-war Europe.
US politics
fromPadailypost
2 months ago

Student protester tells jury about demonstrators' plans to take over Stanford president's office

Defense attorneys argued the June 5, 2024 Stanford occupiers intended a nonviolent divestment protest and challenged witness John Richardson's reliability.
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 months ago

Judge declares mistrial in Stanford student pro-Palestinian protests case

"We protested on June 5, 2024 for a just cause, and we did not, frankly, commit the crimes that he accused the off," said German Gonzalez, defendant.
US news
Higher education
fromAbove the Law
1 week ago

UC Berkeley Law Students Are Worried The Medium Is The Mistake - Above the Law

California bar exam software faces significant technical issues and privacy concerns, prompting student pushback against its use.
California
fromPadailypost
2 months ago

Jury deadlocked in trial of Stanford protesters

Jury deadlocked 8-4 over conspiracy charge in trial of five Stanford students accused of occupying the president's office during a pro-Palestinian protest that caused damage.
#mistrial
US politics
fromIntelligencer
2 months ago

Silicon Valley Employees Are Starting to Protest Again

Tech industry shifted from pandemic-era progressive employee activism to conservative, pro-Trump alignment as leaders, investors, and AI-driven job fears suppressed dissent.
Education
fromBoston.com
2 months ago

UMass student suspended after organizing protest sues university

UMass Amherst suspended a student for a peaceful protest targeting defense contractor RTX, prompting a lawsuit alleging violation of his First Amendment free-speech rights.
Higher education
fromCalifornia Post
3 weeks ago

Stanford, UCSD med schools investigated for race bias in admissions

The Trump administration is investigating potential race-based discrimination in medical school admissions at three universities.
Higher education
fromLos Angeles Times
3 weeks ago

Trump DOJ investigating possible race discrimination at UC San Diego, Stanford medical schools

The DOJ is investigating UC San Diego, Stanford, and Ohio State for potential racial discrimination in medical school admissions.
Higher education
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
1 month ago

How UC Berkeley's veteran student newspaper covers the campus in turbulent times

The Daily Californian, UC Berkeley's independent student newspaper, broke a major story about the university releasing personal information of 160 students, faculty, and alumni to the Trump administration during federal investigations into alleged campus antisemitism.
fromTruthout
1 month ago

The Fight to Defend Pro-Palestine Speech on Campus Isn't Over

This is not a time to be timid; it's not a time to be overly cautious. With the state of the country, the state of the world right now, we all need to find ways in which we can leverage what power we have to fight back. Almost a year into the grueling legal process, Feder told Truthout she remains committed to fighting the repression she faced.
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