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Pro-Palestinian supporters set up a protest encampment on the campus of Columbia University in New York as seen on April 22, 2024

May 8, 2024

Special Edition: What We're Seeing at Campus Anti-War Protests

Special Edition: What We're Seeing at Campus Anti-War Protests
Students gather at the University of Washington's Red Square to show solidarity in response to recent Hamas attacks and the ongoing Middle East tensions. Hundreds of people who support Palestine gathered at the Red Square of the University of Washington on Thursday afternoon. They passionately cheered for a speaker, clapped and played drums together in a show of unity during a protest called "day of resistance protest for Palestine." Jewish students on campus also shared their concerns and fears amidst this display of support.

Dec 7, 2023

The Unconstitutional Silencing of Pro-Palestinian Student Groups

The Unconstitutional Silencing of Pro-Palestinian Student Groups
Police in riot gear stand outside the Kenosha County Court House

Nov 19, 2021

Kyle Rittenhouse Didn鈥檛 Act Alone: Law Enforcement Must Be Held Accountable

Kyle Rittenhouse Didn鈥檛 Act Alone: Law Enforcement Must Be Held Accountable
An ICE agent holds his weapon in the air as federal officers clear Main Street in Portland, Ore., on July 26, 2020.

Jan 4, 2021

New Law Requires Federal Agents to Identify Themselves to Protesters

New Law Requires Federal Agents to Identify Themselves to Protesters
Police in Portland wear riot gear and armed with guns as smoke fills the streets.

Sep 1, 2020

The Law Enforcement Violence Trump Won鈥檛 Talk About

The Law Enforcement Violence Trump Won鈥檛 Talk About

May 14, 2020

DeRay McKesson on the Threat to Protesters' Rights

DeRay McKesson on the Threat to Protesters' Rights
A demonstrator wearing a bandana on their face

Nov 26, 2019

America's Mask Bans in the Age of Face Recognition Surveillance

America's Mask Bans in the Age of Face Recognition Surveillance
Water Protectors marching

Oct 24, 2019

South Dakota Governor Caves on Attempted Efforts to Silence Pipeline Protesters

South Dakota Governor Caves on Attempted Efforts to Silence Pipeline Protesters
Bronx Courthouse

Apr 5, 2019

I Was Arrested and Detained for Passing Out Fliers Near a Courthouse

I Was Arrested and Detained for Passing Out Fliers Near a Courthouse
Oceti Sakowin Camp water protectors

Mar 20, 2019

The Government Is Hiding Its Plans for Anti-Pipeline Protests

The Government Is Hiding Its Plans for Anti-Pipeline Protests