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Boston
fromBoston.com
2 days ago

BU rally pushes back on Pride flag removals, calls for policy change

A coalition at Boston University protests the removal of Pride flags, urging a revision of the university's signage policy.
Boston
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 weeks ago

A university removed professors' Pride flags over Spring Break. Now they're fighting back. - LGBTQ Nation

Boston University educators oppose the removal of Pride flags, viewing it as a suppression of free speech and a sign of anti-LGBTQ+ intolerance.
Boston
fromBoston.com
2 days ago

BU rally pushes back on Pride flag removals, calls for policy change

A coalition at Boston University protests the removal of Pride flags, urging a revision of the university's signage policy.
Boston
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 weeks ago

A university removed professors' Pride flags over Spring Break. Now they're fighting back. - LGBTQ Nation

Boston University educators oppose the removal of Pride flags, viewing it as a suppression of free speech and a sign of anti-LGBTQ+ intolerance.
#higher-education
Education
fromFuturism
1 day ago

AI Forces College Professor to Get Typewriters for Entire Class

Typewriters in class encourage students to engage more with each other and the learning process, contrasting with modern digital distractions.
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Young people want to come together': experts respond to mass teen meet-ups in Clapham

Teenagers organized chaotic gatherings in London via social media, leading to disorder and arrests, prompting political outrage and calls for action against youth behavior.
Right-wing politics
fromTruthout
1 day ago

No Kings Must Mean No War: Foreign Policy Is Least Democratic Space in Politics

The majority of Iranian Americans oppose the war on Iran, despite media portrayal of pro-monarchy sentiments.
#earth-day-2026
Environment
fromEarth911
2 days ago

Earth911 Inspiration: Show Up for Planet Earth

Make Earth Day 2026 a pivotal response to environmental damage from recent U.S. policy reversals.
Environment
fromEarth911
4 days ago

Earth Day 2026: Our Power, Our Planet Is A Call To Activism

Earth Day 2026 emphasizes civic action and political engagement in response to environmental rollbacks, shifting focus from personal lifestyle changes.
Environment
fromEarth911
2 days ago

Earth911 Inspiration: Show Up for Planet Earth

Make Earth Day 2026 a pivotal response to environmental damage from recent U.S. policy reversals.
Environment
fromEarth911
4 days ago

Earth Day 2026: Our Power, Our Planet Is A Call To Activism

Earth Day 2026 emphasizes civic action and political engagement in response to environmental rollbacks, shifting focus from personal lifestyle changes.
fromPsychology Today
1 day ago

What Are Young People's Most Important Life Goals?

Life History Theory emphasizes the tradeoffs individuals make in allocating energy to survival, growth, and reproduction, highlighting the competitive nature of energy acquisition.
Psychology
NYC politics
fromBrownstoner
2 days ago

Gravesend Homeless Shelter Moves Forward Despite Protest

Demolition of a proposed men's shelter in Brooklyn resumes under Mayor Mamdani, despite ongoing protests and calls for affordable housing alternatives.
Fundraising
fromFast Company
2 days ago

How giving starts progress and leadership scales it

Volatility and accountability are transforming philanthropy, requiring leadership to drive impactful change.
Renovation
fromArchDaily
3 days ago

Youth Commons / Studio RE+N

A neglected rooftop in Songyang County transforms into a vibrant community commons despite initial design flaws and lack of facilities.
fromPhilosophynow
4 days ago
Philosophy

The Collective City

Islamic philosophy invites plurality and coexistence, emphasizing the importance of dialogue and the acceptance of error in understanding.
#protest
NYC music
fromAbove the Law
3 days ago

A Dispatch From The Flagship No Kings Rally In The Twin Cities - Above the Law

A diverse crowd gathered at the Capitol, expressing a somber mood amidst a significant protest.
NYC LGBT
fromQNS
5 days ago

Queens Says No Kings: Over 1,000 turn out for Forest Hills protest - QNS

Over 1,000 residents protested against the Trump Administration's policies affecting immigrants and marginalized communities in a peaceful demonstration in Queens.
Right-wing politics
fromLGBTQ Nation
5 days ago

A right-winger tried to own a No Kings protestor with gotcha questions. She skewered him instead. - LGBTQ Nation

A woman's powerful responses at a protest left a right-wing interviewer speechless, earning her widespread praise online.
NYC music
fromAbove the Law
3 days ago

A Dispatch From The Flagship No Kings Rally In The Twin Cities - Above the Law

A diverse crowd gathered at the Capitol, expressing a somber mood amidst a significant protest.
NYC LGBT
fromQNS
5 days ago

Queens Says No Kings: Over 1,000 turn out for Forest Hills protest - QNS

Over 1,000 residents protested against the Trump Administration's policies affecting immigrants and marginalized communities in a peaceful demonstration in Queens.
Right-wing politics
fromLGBTQ Nation
5 days ago

A right-winger tried to own a No Kings protestor with gotcha questions. She skewered him instead. - LGBTQ Nation

A woman's powerful responses at a protest left a right-wing interviewer speechless, earning her widespread praise online.
World politics
fromThe New Yorker
5 days ago

We're Living in Horrible Conditions for Meaningful Dissent

The repeated imagery of war has desensitized the public, lowering political stakes and altering perceptions of conflict.
Germany politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Raise our heads and resist': how Europe's civil society is fighting back against the far right

Progressive civil society groups in Germany are perceived as undermining democracy by the far-right, leading to increased parliamentary scrutiny of NGOs.
#no-kings
fromBrooklyn Paper
5 days ago
Brooklyn

Nationwide "No Kings" demonstrations bring millions to streets, including 20,000 in Park Slope * Brooklyn Paper

California
fromStreetsblog
5 days ago

No Kings Rallies Throughout California - Streetsblog California

Record attendance of 8 million at No Kings rallies across the U.S., with significant participation in California's major cities.
US politics
fromJezebel
5 days ago

Your TL;DR for This Weekend's No Kings Protests

Over 8 million Americans participated in 'No Kings' protests against the administration's actions, marking a significant increase in public dissent.
fromBrooklyn Paper
5 days ago
Brooklyn

Nationwide "No Kings" demonstrations bring millions to streets, including 20,000 in Park Slope * Brooklyn Paper

Social justice
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

The third No Kings protests are expected to draw millions. Do they need clearer goals?

Over 3,100 anti-authoritarian protests are scheduled globally under the No Kings movement, aiming to return power to the people.
Boston
fromBoston.com
6 days ago

After 'No Kings' rally, local organizers are looking to sustain momentum. What's next?

The 'No Kings' coalition in Boston emphasizes ongoing engagement and plans for May Day mobilization with weekly actions and community involvement.
fromHyperallergic
4 days ago

Tonika Lewis Johnson: Segregation and How to Disrupt It

Tonika Lewis Johnson's Folded Map Project connects residents known as 'map twins' who live on the same street name but miles apart, revealing structural inequality and personal commonality.
Arts
SF politics
fromPadailypost
4 days ago

Candidate defends party registration

Jim Irizarry claims he mistakenly registered with a far-right party, while opponent David Canepa argues it was intentional and questions Irizarry's qualifications.
fromHarvard Gazette
4 days ago

Writing us back from the brink - Harvard Gazette

"We're talking about political leaders who were moved by an enormous sense of responsibility and fear for the world."
Russo-Ukrainian War
#protests
US politics
fromsfist.com
6 days ago

Sunday Links: Thousands March at No Kings' Protests Across the Bay Area

Thousands protested in the Bay Area against various issues, including fair elections and the war in Iran, forming a human banner demanding Trump's removal.
US politics
fromsfist.com
6 days ago

Sunday Links: Thousands March at No Kings' Protests Across the Bay Area

Thousands protested in the Bay Area against various issues, including fair elections and the war in Iran, forming a human banner demanding Trump's removal.
#campus-protests
Left-wing politics
fromThe Atlantic
1 week ago

Where Are All the Campus Protests?

Recent events have led to a surprising decline in campus protests, indicating a shift in university administration's approach to student activism.
fromThe Washington Post
3 days ago

Heavy social media users believe in their influence. Democracy, not as much.

"A certain kind of person is opting into spending a lot of time on social media, and they may be people who are more disaffected to start with."
US news
#education
Education
fromKqed
2 days ago

Beloved San Jose Charter School Faces Potential Closure | KQED

There is a national shortage of credentialed teachers affecting compliance in schools, including East Side Unified School District.
Education
fromFortune
5 days ago

Meet a professor fed up with AI slop who made her whole class use typewriters instead of computers | Fortune

Students at Cornell University experience manual typewriters to understand writing without digital assistance.
Education
fromKqed
2 days ago

Beloved San Jose Charter School Faces Potential Closure | KQED

There is a national shortage of credentialed teachers affecting compliance in schools, including East Side Unified School District.
Education
fromFortune
5 days ago

Meet a professor fed up with AI slop who made her whole class use typewriters instead of computers | Fortune

Students at Cornell University experience manual typewriters to understand writing without digital assistance.
Right-wing politics
fromWIRED
4 days ago

The Promise of 'Woke 2' Is Fueling a Leftist Fever Dream

Donald Trump's 2024 victory was seen as a rejection of 'woke' ideology, leading to a culture of offensive speech without fear of consequences.
fromWarpweftandway
5 days ago

Upcoming Collaborative Learning Events

The first event is a roundtable on "Zhuangzi: Fate, Desires, Transformation" on April 6th at 9:00am Beijing time.
Philosophy
NYC LGBT
fromTruthout
6 days ago

Millions Join "No Kings" Protests in One of Largest US Rallies

Up to 8 million Americans participated in nationwide No Kings protests against President Trump's agenda on March 28, 2026.
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Your Party to focus local election efforts on backing independent candidates

Your Party is targeting urban areas with large Muslim populations to support independent candidates and community groups against Labour.
fromChalkbeat
3 days ago

P.S. Weekly Season 3 Trailer is here: NYC students speak out on education

Students are actively shaping their education by addressing critical issues such as integration in elite public high schools and the need for a diverse teaching workforce.
Education
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Prominent UK pro-Palestine activists guilty of breaching protest conditions

Two leaders in the Palestine solidarity movement were found guilty of breaching protest conditions during a demonstration in January 2025.
Right-wing politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

College Republicans director made racist and sexist remarks on live streams

Kai Schwemmer, political director of College Republicans of America, has made numerous extremist and bigoted statements, raising concerns about his sincerity and beliefs.
Higher education
fromThe Real News Network
2 days ago

Faculty fight anti-union tactics at St. John's University in New York

St. John's University faculty mobilize against administration's decision to end union recognition, citing labor conditions and demands for improved wages.
Philosophy
fromThe Nation
2 weeks ago

In Defense of Being Performative

Democracy requires citizens to actively perform civic engagement; dismissing performative politics misunderstands that democratic participation is inherently performative and essential for democratic survival.
London politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
5 days ago

The attack on the right to protest in the UK is not just about Palestine

Recent trials of pro-Palestinian activists reveal politicised policing and legislation threatening free assembly in Britain.
Online Community Development
fromState of the Planet
1 month ago

How Columbia Students and Local Activists Are Co-Creating Climate Justice

An undergraduate course on climate justice teaches students to co-create environmental policies with community organizations rather than imposing top-down solutions, preparing them for real-world professional challenges.
Higher education
fromTruthout
3 days ago

Faculty Fight Anti-Union Tactics at St. John's University in New York

St. John's University faculty mobilizes against administration's decision to end union recognition and contract negotiations, citing labor conditions and transparency issues.
fromTruthout
1 month ago

The Science of Unlearning And Why Organizers Need It

Real change rarely happens through debate or persuasion. Instead, transformation grows out of relationships, shared struggle, cognitive dissonance, and practice. Together, Kelly and Lewis explore what organizers can learn from the science of neuroplasticity, the role of rupture and confrontation, and why movements need to focus less on 'changing minds' and more on creating conditions where people can unlearn harmful beliefs and step into collective action.
Social justice
Higher education
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 days ago

Why Iran says its universities are being targeted

Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps threatens American universities following attacks on Iranian research institutions, highlighting education as a target in the US-Israeli war on Iran.
#student-journalism
Higher education
fromPoynter
5 days ago

Student journalists are often on their own. I built a network to change that. - Poynter

A regional network of student newspapers was created to support collaboration and resource sharing among student-run publications in Philadelphia.
Higher education
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
3 weeks ago

How UC Berkeley's veteran student newspaper covers the campus in turbulent times

The Daily Californian, UC Berkeley's independent student newspaper, broke a major story about the university releasing personal information of 160 students, faculty, and alumni to the Trump administration during federal investigations into alleged campus antisemitism.
Higher education
fromPoynter
5 days ago

Student journalists are often on their own. I built a network to change that. - Poynter

A regional network of student newspapers was created to support collaboration and resource sharing among student-run publications in Philadelphia.
Higher education
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
3 weeks ago

How UC Berkeley's veteran student newspaper covers the campus in turbulent times

The Daily Californian, UC Berkeley's independent student newspaper, broke a major story about the university releasing personal information of 160 students, faculty, and alumni to the Trump administration during federal investigations into alleged campus antisemitism.
Higher education
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

No tuition, no grades, no power grid: why are people flocking to a college' in the middle of the desert?

Mars College offers a unique, unstructured creative writing environment in the California desert, emphasizing collaboration and artistic expression without traditional academic constraints.
Higher education
fromAdvocate.com
1 week ago

Feminist magazine tours campuses with talks on race and gender, taking a page from Turning Point USA

A feminist magazine is touring colleges to discuss race, gender, and sexuality amid restrictions on these topics in education.
Social justice
fromNature
2 months ago

Campus protests and civil disobedience: does academia have a problem with activism?

Academic engagement in activism can conflict with institutional expectations and affect career prospects, with perceptions shaped by identity and professional risk.
Higher education
fromwww.amny.com
2 weeks ago

NYU standoff: Students, alumni back faculty strike if labor deal isn't reached by Monday

Nearly 1,500 NYU students and advocates support a faculty strike if contract negotiations fail by Monday, March 23, with union demands focusing on compensation, job security, academic freedom, and workload standards.
US politics
fromPadailypost
2 months ago

Student protester tells jury about demonstrators' plans to take over Stanford president's office

Defense attorneys argued the June 5, 2024 Stanford occupiers intended a nonviolent divestment protest and challenged witness John Richardson's reliability.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

These are the high schoolers taking a stand against ICE: You can't let despair take over'

Lark: This was our way to make our voices heard, because at the end of the day, we're 16 what we say isn't going to make the lawmaker listen to us.
Social justice
US politics
fromScary Mommy
1 month ago

What To Do To Prep For A Protest With Your Teen

Widespread protests and student walkouts demand ICE abolition and create parental dilemmas over permitting teen participation amid potential school penalties and safety risks.
Education
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Student anti-ICE walkouts: Some officials praise activism, others dole out detention

Redlands student walkouts supporting immigrants prompted temporary loss of school privileges, while other California districts responded more supportively or accommodated protests.
#academic-freedom
fromTruthout
3 weeks ago

The Fight to Defend Pro-Palestine Speech on Campus Isn't Over

This is not a time to be timid; it's not a time to be overly cautious. With the state of the country, the state of the world right now, we all need to find ways in which we can leverage what power we have to fight back. Almost a year into the grueling legal process, Feder told Truthout she remains committed to fighting the repression she faced.
Higher education
US politics
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Protesting Can Be Good For You

Participating in political protests builds social connection, reduces stress through collective effervescence, and strengthens community allyship against state aggression toward vulnerable groups.
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

UCD students stage protest calling for change after circulation of intimate image of student

What has brought students together today reflects something much deeper than one moment or one case. It has forced a wider conversation about how institutions respond when survivors come forward. From the classroom to senior leadership, cultural change is needed to ensure dignity, fairness and accountability are at the heart of every process.
Higher education
Higher education
fromThe Nation
1 month ago

Surveilled on Your Own Campus

A University of Michigan student experienced persistent, targeted following and surveillance linked to multiple similar vehicles while active in pro-Palestine campus organizing.
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