Tag: Liberal
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San Diego Launches Ambitious Urban Forestry Program
San Diego, California – The city of San Diego initiates an extensive tree-planting endeavor aimed at enhancing its urban canopy and combating climate change. Planting Initiative Kickoff at Memorial Community Park Over 100 trees take root at Memorial Community Park in Logan Heights as the city inaugurates its Urban Forestry Program on Arbor Day. Officials…
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TLNA Exclusive: Cal Poly Humboldt Campus Closure Amid Pro-Palestinian Protests
ARCATA, Calif. – In response to ongoing pro-Palestinian protests that saw demonstrators occupying key campus buildings, Cal Poly Humboldt has taken the unprecedented step of closing its campus through the end of the semester. This decision comes as tensions rise on college campuses across the United States regarding the Israel-Palestine conflict. Campus Shutdown and Remote…
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Pro-Palestinian Protesters Establish Encampment at George Washington University
Pro-Palestinian students and protesters at The George Washington University in D.C.’s Foggy Bottom created an encampment Thursday morning in support of Gaza and have remained there into Friday night, defying an order by campus police to move to another area. Defying Orders and Calling for Action Dozens of students set up tents in University Yard,…
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Pro-Palestine Rally Erupts at Auraria Campus
Dozens gather at Tivoli lawn to protest US support for Israel amidst ongoing conflict. Activism on Campus Activists and students from various schools at the Auraria Higher Education Center convened for a pro-Palestine rally on Thursday, igniting a passionate display of solidarity. The gathering, held on the Tivoli lawn, resonated with voices decrying the United…
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Ohio State Students Arrested After Gaza Protest
Arrests and Charges Two Ohio State University students, Hana El Nemr, 20, and Yousuf Munir, 21, were arrested for trespassing following an on-campus protest regarding the conflict in Gaza. El Nemr, studying political science and journalism, and Munir, a third-year sociology student and climate justice activist, were charged and scheduled for arraignment on Friday. Protest…
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Surge in Domestic Violence Cases Grips Santa Clara County
Santa Clara County, California, is grappling with a startling surge in domestic violence cases, with numbers more than doubling since 2019. The district attorney for the county reveals a staggering 142% increase in such cases over the past five years, raising concerns among advocates about the ability to support survivors amid potential budget cuts. Escalating…
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Northwestern University Students Stage Encampment in Evanston Campus in Solidarity with Palestine
Northwestern University students and staff took a stand in solidarity with Palestine by setting up an encampment on the Evanston campus. The event, organized by various student groups, drew attention to the ongoing issues faced by Palestinians. Support for Palestine on Evanston Campus The encampment unfolded Thursday morning with over a hundred participants assembling at…
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Protests Erupt Across US in Solidarity with Palestine
Massive protests erupt on campuses nationwide, with demonstrators expressing support for Palestine and solidarity with Gaza. Columbia University Encampment Pro-Palestinian protesters establish an encampment at Columbia University, prompting a police presence to control the crowds. Demonstrations in California and Texas Wednesday sees several protests in California and Texas, including clashes between protesters and police at…
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Columbia and Barnard Move Classes Online Amid Pro-Palestinian Protests
WASHINGTON (TND) — Columbia University and Barnard College have transitioned to online classes this week, citing safety concerns amidst escalating pro-Palestinian protests on campus. Support from Progressive Lawmakers The decision to move classes online comes amidst vocal support for the student demonstrators from progressive lawmakers, including Ilhan Omar and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. Ocasio-Cortez emphasized the significance…
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Homelessness Advocates Rally in Seattle
Supreme Court Weighs in on Homeless Rights Debate On Monday, Supreme Court Justices deliberated over the authority of cities to penalize individuals for sleeping in public spaces, a pivotal moment in the ongoing discourse on homelessness. The debate stems from Grants Pass, Oregon, where camping in public areas can result in fines up to $295.…
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Pro-Palestinian Protests Persist at Columbia University Following NYPD Arrests
MORNINGSIDE HEIGHTS, Manhattan – Pro-Palestinian demonstrations remain active at Columbia University despite over 100 arrests by the NYPD. Demonstrations Continue Protesters, both on and off-campus, sustained their presence after the NYPD detained over 100 individuals during Thursday’s events. NewsCopter 7 captured images of around 100 demonstrators camped on Columbia’s South Lawn, while a March for…
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Vigil Held for Mario Gonzalez in Alameda
ALAMEDA, Calif. – A vigil was held in remembrance of Mario Gonzalez on the third anniversary of his death in Alameda police custody, as three officers face criminal charges announced by Alameda County prosecutors. In 2021, Mario Gonzalez, a 26-year-old father, tragically died after being restrained by officers, who have now been charged with felony…
