Tag: Political Activism
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University of Puget Sound Bans Student Organization Following Protest
Following a pro-Palestine protest during a lecture by U.S. Congressman Derek Kilmer, Students for a Democratic Society (SDS) faces a ban from operating on the University of Puget Sound (UPS) campus. Charges and Controversy Surrounding the Protest Krishna Agrawal and Lauren Garelick, student organizers of the protest, were charged with inciting violence after the incident,…
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UT Austin Professor Faces Criminal Charge and Job Loss
AUSTIN, Texas – Richard Heyman, a lecturer at the University of Texas (UT) for nearly 18 years, finds himself in legal turmoil and jobless following his involvement in a pro-Palestine demonstration on campus. Heyman’s arrest during the protest has led to his termination from UT, igniting a debate over the handling of the situation and…
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Pilsen Residents Protest Rumored Migrant Housing Proposal at St. Adalbert’s Church
A demonstration ensues in Pilsen amid rumors of migrant housing development at St. Adalbert’s Catholic Church. Rumors Stir Protest Residents of Pilsen express concerns over rumored plans to establish migrant housing on the grounds of St. Adalbert’s Catholic Church. The community, known for its longstanding efforts to preserve the church, reacts strongly to the potential…
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Pro-Palestinian Protesters Gather Outside USNS Harvey Milk in San Francisco
San Francisco – Pro-Palestinian demonstrators congregated along the city’s Embarcadero, protesting outside the USNS Harvey Milk, a U.S. Naval ship named after civil rights advocate Harvey Milk. Rally and Protest Details Dozens of protesters assembled near Pier 32, alleging that the vessel was en route to Gaza to provide assistance to Israel, leading to a…
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US Airman Dies in Self-Immolation Protest Outside Israeli Embassy
By Thomas Jefferson for The Local News App (TLNA) An active-duty member of the US Air Force, Aaron Bushnell, tragically passed away after setting himself on fire outside the Israeli Embassy in Washington, DC, on Sunday. The incident, which occurred around 1 p.m. in northwest Washington, has left authorities and the public shocked. Bushnell, a…
