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Coping With the Frustrating Hypocrisy of Free Speech on College Campuses

The right of free speech, as outlined in the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, is always prevalent in America, except right now on college campuses. …

May 29, 2024

Illustration of Just Stop Oil tomato soup protest

Just Stop Oil Makes A Splattering Statement

Shawna Smith, University of Phoenix

The climate change activists delivered a messy message at the National Gallery in London.…

November 9, 2022

The Resilience of India’s Farmers: The Protests Explained

Kirtika Sharad, George Washington University

Despite months of setbacks, Indian farmers have stood strong in the face of oppression. Now, their mistreatment is gaining international attention.…

February 13, 2021

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Canadian Schoolboys Are Wearing Skirts To Protest School Dress Codes

Samantha Havela, University of Michigan

Male High school students from Québec made big waves as they challenged the sexism and oversexualization of female bodies built into school clothing regulations.…

November 1, 2020

In Times of Crisis, Is Dystopian Media Dangerous or Inspirational?

Abigail Campos, University of Texas at San Antonio

From 'Hunger Games' to 'Maze Runner,' movies and books about fighting oppressive governments may play a part in spurring young people to action.…

August 26, 2020

Amidst Quarantine, Social Media Has Shined a Light on Global Protests

Farah Javed, CUNY Baruch College

As people scroll through Instagram and Twitter during lockdown, they are forced to confront images from injustices around the world.…

July 16, 2020

Not Everyone Is an Activist, and That’s Okay

Madison Feser, Seton Hall University

Once a tool against injustice, the term has become a method of gatekeeping that often dissuades political involvement. It's time to retire the distinction between ‘activists’ and ‘non-activists.’…

November 17, 2019

The Great Debate: Kneeling for the National Anthem

Alexis Rogers, Temple University

In light of a new policy for the National Football League, controversy surrounding kneeling during the National Anthem continues.…

May 30, 2018

Howard University Admits to Financial Aid Scandal

Erin Alexander, Middle Tennessee State University

The controversy is the latest in a series of blows to the reputation of the historic HBCU, whose president students are now demanding resign.…

April 2, 2018

A Brief History of Student Protest

Rakshya Devkota, Saint Louis University

The Parkland shooting survivors’ activism is just the latest in a long, proud tradition of student protest in the U.S. …

April 1, 2018

A Message from The March for Our Lives in New York

Elise Bortz, New York University

The March for Our Lives in New York is a reminder of how urgently we need social changes.…

March 28, 2018

Is the U.S. National Anthem Racist?

Elise Bortz, New York University

Recent incidents with football players kneeling during the national anthem have people questioning one of the oldest pieces of U.S. history.…

March 15, 2018

The Top 10 News Stories on Minorities

Cheryl Sutton, Purdue University

With high political tension across the country, 2017 was a dynamic year for all minorities, in both good ways and bad.…

January 17, 2018

From Protesting with Dildos to Campaigning for Office

Kathleen Danielson, Carleton College

UW-Madison student activist Katherine Kerwin has a bone to pick with pro-gun legislation.…

October 28, 2017

Activism: A Call to Action, Will You Answer?

The 4 Steps to Becoming a Student Activist

Shannon Mondesir, Brooklyn College

Not a fan of Pepsi? Here are the steps to take if you actually want to make a difference in your community.…

April 8, 2017

The Fight Against the American Flag

Alli Guaman, Marymount Manhattan College

The American flag, meant to represent an "indivisible" country, is for some a symbol of intolerance and hatred.…

March 8, 2017

Why the Nationwide Protests Against Trump Do Matter

Crissonna Tennison, UCLA

Protesting the recently established President-elect may not change the outcome, but it’s still important to exercise your First Amendment rights.…

November 13, 2016

What Kaepernick’s Protest Is Really Revealing

Kevin Cordon, University of California at Irvine

The responses to Colin Kaepernick’s protest are teaching us plenty about the American people.…

September 21, 2016

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