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Chicago, IL – “We are here to demand that Governor JB Pritzker live up to his promise of standing up against the cuts and the cruelty of the Trump administration,” Chicago Teachers Union member Jesse Bostic said to the hundreds of people who rallied in Daley Plaza on Saturday afternoon, July 12. Better Streets Chicago organized the protest in response to the Illinois government’s failure to secure funding necessary to prevent 40% service cuts to public transportation. “This fight isn't just about buses and trains, it's about workers having dignity, it's about students being able to get to school. Let's… […]
New Orleans, LA – On July 11, at approximately 11:50 a.m., two FBI agents knocked on the door of local pro-Palestine activist Heather Awyan at her residence. After identifying themselves, the FBI agents immediately began asking Awyan about “reports of antisemitic activity or internet postings.” The agents did not even ask Awyan to identify herself but wanted to know her “take” on those “reports.” In response, Awyan stated, “I have no take because I don’t have a lawyer” and ended the interaction. Before leaving the front stoop, one agent pressed Awyan further by asking her if anyone had been harassing… […]
Tampa, FL – On Saturday, July 12, over 200 people gathered for a protest at Tampa City Hall to say no to the Turning Point USA (TPUSA) Student Action Summit that was held in Tampa over the weekend. TPUSA is a national organization known to reflect Trump’s views against immigrants, women, LGBTQ people, Palestinians and public labor unions. The organization is known for its support of Zionism and the genocide of Palestinians, along with its aggressive backing of 287(g) agreements, which enable ICE to collaborate with state and local law enforcement agencies to racially profile and deport the undocumented. Held… […]
Minneapolis, MN – On July 11, University of Minnesota Students for a Democratic Society (SDS) gathered at Northrop Hall to disrupt a “revival show” that was being held by Five-Fold (5F) Church Apostle Kathryn Krick. Kathryn Krick is famous for claiming to cure devotees on stage of various ailments, including cancer, AIDS and debt. She also claims to be able to cure homosexuality, “transgenderism” and autism, and makes it a point of her marketing to ask families to bring their kids to her revival events to be cured on stage. A crowd of around 15 SDS members and some university… […]
Tampa, FL – On July 10, the Graduate Assistants United (GAU) negotiated with the University of South Florida (USF) Board of Trustees over their union’s contract. It was their seventh round of meetings with university representatives. Protection of international students continues to be a major issue for union members. During recent negotiations, the two sides reached tentative agreements on nine articles of their Collective Bargaining Agreement, most notably, a nondiscrimination article that would secure gender identity, sexual orientation and immigration status as protected from discrimination. The University of South Florida campus has become dangerous for immigrant students and staff after… […]
Aurora, CO – On July 7, over 500 community members gathered in a powerful show of solidarity outside the Aurora GEO Detention Facility, demanding the immediate release of Jeanette Vizguerra and all political prisoners. For the past three months, community members have held weekly Monday vigils for Vizguerra , who has been unjustly detained at the GEO facility for her political organizing. Over 20 organizations have joined this growing movement, culminating in the July 7 day of action. With slogans like “Free Jeanette now” and “Oversight now,” protesters demanded immediate accountability for the reported human rights abuses occurring within the… […]