The Free Speech Week That Wasn’t
This week UC Berkeley was the center of another controversial event. Here’s what it was like for a student just trying to get through midterms.
Politics
Alt-What? Understanding the Rebranding of White Supremacy
What is “free speech”? Who are the “alt-right” and “white nationalists”? We take look at terminology with the Southern Poverty Law Center.
The DREAM Deferred: This DACA Recipient Isn’t Sure What The Future Holds
This month has been nothing short of a roller coaster for those covered by DACA, we asked one recipient what she thought.
Berkeley Protests: From Calm to Chaos
Thousands of people showed up to Berkeley on Sunday to protest — not all of them peacefully. As the afternoon wore on, violence broke out with police deploying what appeared to be tear gas on some sections of the crowd.
I Am Going to College Without a Safety Net
We never really talked about it, but I grew up knowing that my family would not be able to help…
For High School Students In Berkeley, Familiar Protests And New Fears
Listen in as Berkeley High Students discuss what it feels like to have their school become a protest zone for white supremacists… again.
Bay Area Teens And Adults Discuss How To Respond To White Supremacists
Right now, a lot of teens are asking the adults in their lives: Should I take to the streets to oppose the rallies, or avoid the whole thing all together?
“You Have To Live Your Life”: Traveling Despite Terrorism
Police are treating the Barcelona attack as an act of terrorism. This sort of violence has plagued Europe for the last few years, including the city from which my family hails, Paris.
Texas A&M Cancels White Lives Matter Protest On 9/11
Following the advice of law enforcement officials, Texas A&M has cancelled the white lives matter event scheduled for September 11, 2017 in consideration of safety.