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Columbia’s Acquiescence to Trump Was Disgraceful. As Faculty, We Demand Better.
We cannot conduct business as usual if Columbia’s administrators won't defend academic freedom or student rights.
New Forms of Resistance Are Springing Up Under the Trump-Musk Regime
Organizer Daniel Hunter says we’re seeing a greater range of tactics under Trump 2.0 — and that should give us hope.
Thousands Protest Outside Tesla Dealerships During Global Day of Action
Tens of thousands worldwide held “Tesla Takedown” protests at over 200 locations on Saturday.
New Film Follows Mahmoud Khalil and Students Who Sparked Gaza Campus Protests
“The Encampments” offers a view inside the wave of protests and repression that swept across universities in 2024.
Anti-Hamas Protests in Gaza Reflect Desperation as Israel Escalates Genocide
As some Palestinians took to the streets this week calling for Hamas to step down, others condemned the demonstrations.
Movement in Opposition to “DOGE” Plans Day of Protests Outside Tesla Showrooms
A Global Day of Action on March 29 has been sparked by Elon Musk's efforts to gut federal programs and agencies.
Another Columbia Protester Targeted for Deportation Sues Trump, Other Officials
Lawful permanent resident Yunseo Chung is challenging the administration for targeting her for her free speech.
Mass Protests in Turkey After Trump Ally Erdoğan Imprisons Political Rival
Meanwhile, Elon Musk is under fire for blocking accounts of opposition figures in Turkey on his social media platform X.
Billionaires Advance Fossil Fuels at “Energy Super Bowl” in Houston
Hundreds of climate activists protested the conference’s display of billionaire power and celebration of fossil fuels.
We Need a New Wave of Airport Protests to Reject Trump’s Deportation Agenda
Airport protests stymied the 2017 Muslim ban. As Trump’s administration targets even more people, we need a repeat.