Aaron Fernando

Aaron Fernando is an independent journalist covering grassroots movements and solidarity economy projects, with a focus on land, policy, housing, and cooperative movements. He is also an organizer with the Ithaca Tenants Union, runs a video-focused publication, Striking Distance Ithaca, loves speculative fiction, and can be found on a cooperative instance of Mastodon at @[email protected]

A sit-in at Cornell University's Day Hall in spring 2024.

How Cornell University Is Quietly Quelling Gaza Dissent on Campus How Cornell University Is Quietly Quelling Gaza Dissent on Campus

The university has emboldened its Office of Student Conduct and Community Standards to ban pro-Palestine protesters from campus “to protect the university community.”

Nov 11, 2024 / Aaron Fernando

Momodou Taal

A Cornell Graduate Student Faces Deportation After a Pro-Palestine Action A Cornell Graduate Student Faces Deportation After a Pro-Palestine Action

Momodou Taal, who is attending the university with a F-1 visa, was suspended after a September 18 protest under a new policy seeking to quash Gaza solidarity actions.

Sep 25, 2024 / Aaron Fernando

Cornell University Workers Strike as Students Return to Campus

Cornell University Workers Strike as Students Return to Campus Cornell University Workers Strike as Students Return to Campus

“We have members who are on Section 8,” said one union representative. “The majority of our members can’t afford to live here in Ithaca, close to their job.” 

Aug 20, 2024 / Aaron Fernando

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