Tag: college students
Biden faces criticism over condemnation of pro-Palestinian campus protests
The president's portrayal of these protests as violent and lawless has not only stirred controversy, but may also deepen the rift between him and many progressive constituents.
The distortion of campus protests over Gaza
Did the right weaponize antisemitism to distract from Israel's war?
Clash at Columbia: NYPD’s aggressive response to student divestment protests sparks...
A peaceful protest at Columbia University turns tumultuous as NYPD officers deploy tear gas and draw weapons, reigniting discussions on campus freedoms and ethical investments.
American campuses erupt in protests over Gaza, drawing harsh police response...
As students across the U.S. demand university divestment and an end to military aid for Israel, aggressive crackdowns raise alarms about civil liberties.
Journalist faces felony charges amidst violent arrests at Texas University protest
Carlos Sanchez's arrest during a student protest at the University of Texas at Austin highlights tensions over press freedom and police conduct.
Pro-Palestinian campus encampments spread nationwide amid mass arrests at Columbia, NYU...
Solidarity protests and encampments are appearing on college campuses from Massachusetts to California to protest Israel’s attacks on Gaza and to call for divestment from Israeli apartheid.
Historic Gaza protests at Columbia U. enter day 6; campus protests...
Solidarity protests and encampments have now sprouted up on campuses across the country, including at Yale, MIT, Tufts, NYU, The New School and University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
With eye on DeVos, students take fight for free higher education...
Students of higher education are joining together to stand up against U.S. Department of Education Secretary Betsy DeVos and President Donald Trump.
Why College Isn’t (and Shouldn’t Have to be) for Everyone
Why do we encourage our young people through a single funnel called a four-year college education? It’s time we stop pressuring every young person to go to college and, instead, offer an alternative route into the middle class.
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FBI Director Christopher Wray’s testimony reveals doubts about whether Donald Trump was hit by a bullet or shrapnel during an assassination attempt, raising questions about the investigation’s progress and transparency.
Vance’s popularity crisis: Can the RNC afford to keep him on the ticket?
Polling reveals deep unpopularity for GOP vice presidential nominee J.D. Vance, raising questions about the Republican Party’s strategy and the potential consequences for the 2024 election.
American healthcare workers demand Biden and Harris end support for Israeli assault on Gaza
As President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, American healthcare workers who volunteered in Gaza urge U.S. leaders to end Israel’s assault, citing the atrocities witnessed firsthand.
Public opposition to Project 2025 surges as Trump distances himself
Awareness and disapproval of Project 2025 increase significantly despite Trump’s attempts to disassociate from the controversial conservative policy agenda.
730 million people faced hunger last year: A global crisis demanding urgent action
The latest UN report reveals alarming levels of hunger and malnutrition, highlighting the need for urgent political and financial commitments to address food insecurity worldwide.