Students at the University of Chicago have canceled a long-standing tradition in response to the arrest of a fellow student during a protest. University of Chicago Students Cancel Tradition Amid Protest of Arrest Chicago: So, the University of Chicago students decided to cancel Kuvia, a tradition that’s been around for decades. They’re protesting the arrest…
Residents of Cobble Hill protest a concrete recycling facility causing dust and health concerns in their neighborhood Brooklyn Concrete Recycling Facility Blanketing Cobble Hill in Dust Brooklyn: Residents are really upset about a concrete recycling facility that’s been making Cobble Hill dusty for a year. They say the dust is affecting their health. On Wednesday,…
Activists and community members gathered in Pilsen to protest against Trump’s immigration policies and support local immigrant rights. Dozens Rally in Pilsen to Oppose Trump’s Deportation Plans PILSEN: Chants of “Sí se puede!” filled the air as people gathered in Plaza Tenochtitlán. They were there to protest President-elect Trump’s plans to deport millions of undocumented…
Venezuela faces deepening despair under Maduro, while Newsom’s governance in California raises concerns amid ongoing crises Venezuela’s Darkness, Newsom’s Governance Struggles and Other Insights Venezuela: The situation in Venezuela is pretty grim. Maduro is still in charge, and it seems like nothing’s changing. The opposition leader, María Corina Machado, was let go by the police…
A growing number of Israeli soldiers are speaking out against the conflict in Gaza, citing ethical dilemmas and refusing to serve further. Some Israeli Soldiers Refuse to Continue Fighting in Gaza Amid Ethical Concerns JERUSALEM: So, there’s this soldier named Yotam Vilk, right? He can’t shake off the memory of an unarmed Palestinian teenager getting…
Protesters in Riesa condemn police conduct after a politician is injured during a rally against the far-right AfD party Protesters Criticize German Police Actions at Anti-Far-Right Rally Riesa: So, there was this big protest in Riesa against the far-right AfD party, right? The organizers are really upset with how the police handled things. A left-wing…
