Tag: Demonstration
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Protesters Rally Outside Congressman Jared Huffman’s Event
Dozens of demonstrators gathered outside Lagunitas Brewing Company in Petaluma, urging Congressman Jared Huffman to halt funding for the Gaza conflict. Demonstrators Demand Action Around seventy-five pro-Palestine protesters, armed with flags and banners, congregated outside the brewery where Democratic Congressman Jared Huffman hosted a private campaign fundraiser. Huffman, vying for reelection in California’s second district,…
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Renewed Pro-Palestinian Protests Erupt at University of Pennsylvania
Renewed Vigilance and Clashes Follow Disbandment Renewed protests erupted at the University of Pennsylvania (UPenn) following the dismantling of a pro-Palestinian encampment, with demonstrators clashing with police in University City. After authorities disbanded the encampment, pro-Palestinian supporters returned to the vicinity of the interim university president’s residence at 38th and Walnut streets on Friday night.…
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Students Protest Israeli Occupation at UCCS
On Wednesday, May 8, students at the University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS) continued their protest against the Israeli occupation of Palestine for the second day in a row. The gathering took place in the open area near the university entrance, drawing attention to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. Concerns Over Overnight Camping…
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Johns Hopkins Protesters Remain Defiant After Unfruitful Meeting
Baltimore, MD – After a prolonged meeting between student protesters and Johns Hopkins University officials failed to yield agreement, demonstrators on the university campus remain resolute in their demands, indicating a potential escalation in tensions. Stalemate in Negotiations In response to a six-hour negotiation session with university representatives, student protesters expressed dissatisfaction, stating that the…
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Protest Erupts at Morehouse College Over Biden Commencement Speech
ATLANTA – Dozens gathered at Morehouse College to protest President Joe Biden’s scheduled commencement speech, citing various concerns. Diverse Gathering Voices Opposition Approximately 50 individuals, including students from Morehouse, Spelman College, and Clark Atlanta University, along with local community members, gathered at Morehouse College on Wednesday. They expressed opposition to President Biden’s upcoming commencement address…
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Police Clear George Washington University Encampment
Washington, D.C. – In a predawn operation, police cleared out a pro-Palestine protest encampment on the campus of George Washington University, resulting in clashes between demonstrators and officers in the streets of the nation’s capital on Wednesday morning. Clashes Erupt as Police Disperse Protesters The confrontation unfolded after officers began dismantling the encampment, which had…
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Pro-Palestine Protesters Summoned on Denver’s Auraria Campus
Pro-Palestine demonstrators staged protests on Denver’s Auraria Campus, resulting in 14 summonses after occupying a building during final exams. Protest and Occupation On Tuesday afternoon, several dozen protesters marched from the Tivoli Quad through the campus, breaching a building around 5 p.m. This occupation disrupted student access to classrooms for final exams. The demonstrators not…
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Pro-Palestine Protesters Demonstrate on Auraria Campus
Pro-Palestine demonstrators stage sit-in at Auraria Campus, engaging in dialogue with board of directors amid police presence. Police Activity on Campus Auraria Campus experiences police activity as protesters gather at the Tivoli building, prompting cautionary messages from campus authorities. Student Journalist’s Account Sara Martin, a student journalist, documents the events unfolding at Tivoli, reporting on…
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Pro-Palestinian Protest Outside Fremont Tesla Factory
On Monday evening, Pro-Palestinian demonstrators gathered outside the Tesla factory in Fremont, California, for a ‘Blockade the Bay’ Day of Action, resulting in police deploying pepper balls to control the crowd. Dynamics of the Protest The demonstration began peacefully as protesters congregated near the southern end of the Tesla plant, later progressing down Kato Road…
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Protesters Block Sunnyvale Lockheed Martin Facility
Protesters in Sunnyvale disrupted operations at a Lockheed Martin research facility, expressing opposition to the company’s involvement in supplying weaponry to Israel amid the conflict in Gaza. Demonstrators’ Grievances People affiliated with the Bay Area Palestine Solidarity coalition gathered at the Lockheed Martin facility, highlighting the company’s contribution to Israel’s military capabilities. They pointed out…
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Protesters Shut Down Vine Street Expressway
Center City, Philadelphia – Demonstrators brought traffic to a standstill on the Vine Street Expressway for over three hours, resulting in multiple arrests. Highway Standstill Late Saturday afternoon, a group of approximately 350 protesters stormed the westbound lanes of the Vine Street Expressway, causing chaos and disruptions to traffic flow. Police Response Law enforcement swiftly…
