“The Government Encourages the Settlers to Attack and Gives Them Permission to Kill Us” “The Government Encourages the Settlers to Attack and Gives Them Permission to Kill Us”
There’s been an epidemic of violence across the West Bank since October 7, as Palestinians have been increasingly targeted by Israeli settlers.
Nov 7, 2023 / StudentNation / Theia Chatelle
Gabe Amo Is Set to Become Rhode Island’s First Black Congressman Gabe Amo Is Set to Become Rhode Island’s First Black Congressman
Amo beat 10 other candidates in a contentious Democratic primary for the state’s first congressional district seat. “I've been running to make a difference, not to make history.”
Nov 6, 2023 / StudentNation / Nicholas Miller
Ohio Voters Could Soon Enshrine Abortion Rights in Their State Constitution Ohio Voters Could Soon Enshrine Abortion Rights in Their State Constitution
On November 7, Ohio will vote on Issue 1, which would guarantee access to abortion. “Every individual has a right to make and carry out one’s own reproductive decisions.”
Nov 3, 2023 / StudentNation / Molly Morrow
How Black Moms in Temecula Are Fighting the School Board’s Right-Wing Takeover How Black Moms in Temecula Are Fighting the School Board’s Right-Wing Takeover
The board banned “critical race theory” and decried ethnic studies, but a local group of Black mothers has a plan. “We’re going to use what’s available to us—the right we have as ...
Oct 31, 2023 / StudentNation / Mara Marques Cavallaro
You Have the Right to an Attorney, but It Might Cost You You Have the Right to an Attorney, but It Might Cost You
Approximately 40 states allow courts to charge for the use of a public defender, acting as an additional punishment for those who cannot afford to pay.
Oct 30, 2023 / StudentNation / Nicholas Miller
Will Atlanta’s “Stop Cop City” Referendum Make It Onto the Ballot? Will Atlanta’s “Stop Cop City” Referendum Make It Onto the Ballot?
Organizers collected 116,000 signatures in support of a referendum to repeal the ordinance authorizing the police training facility, but it’s unclear if—and when—the initiative wi...
Oct 26, 2023 / StudentNation / Mira Sydow
This City Council Election Will Decide the Future of Housing in Minneapolis This City Council Election Will Decide the Future of Housing in Minneapolis
With every city council seat up for grabs in 2023, progressives hope for a veto-proof majority to pass meaningful affordable housing policies.
Oct 24, 2023 / StudentNation / Theia Chatelle
“We Are the Voices of Gazan Citizens Right Now” “We Are the Voices of Gazan Citizens Right Now”
Hundreds of Palestinian Americans and supporters from Cincinnati, Ohio, gathered in Ziegler Park. “My city no longer exists. My village is no longer there.”
Oct 20, 2023 / StudentNation / Zurie Pope
Columbia University’s Double Standard for Palestinian Protests Columbia University’s Double Standard for Palestinian Protests
The rally by Students for Justice in Palestine faced organized counterprotesters, increased police presence, and limitations to access and assembly.
Oct 19, 2023 / StudentNation / Ava Young-Stoner
“One of the Worst Weeks at Harvard I’ve Ever Experienced”: The Targeting of Campus Activists “One of the Worst Weeks at Harvard I’ve Ever Experienced”: The Targeting of Campus Activists
How a letter from the Harvard Palestine Solidarity Committee became an international news story.
Oct 17, 2023 / StudentNation / Rebecca Cadenhead