Tag: student activism
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What You Missed as Turning Point USA’s AmericaFest Went Off Script
AmericaFest’s Halfway Point: Chaos, Color, and a Warmer Spotlight PHOENIX — As Turning Point USA’s annual AmericaFest steamed toward its midpoint, attendees, speakers, and organizers found themselves navigating a mix of chatter, controversy, and moments of awkward candor. Erika Kirk, a longtime leader who has helped steer the group’s public-facing face for years, tried to…
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Osman Hadi: Bangladeshi Student Uprising Leader Dies After Assassination Attempt
Overview of Osman Hadi and the uprising Osman Hadi emerged as a notable figure within the Bangladeshi student movements that have periodically mobilized around political and social issues. While specific biographical details about his life may vary in reporting, he is repeatedly described in contemporaneous accounts as a leader who helped organize and galvanize student…
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UK universities warn students to mind terror laws ahead of 7 October pro-Palestine protests
Universities urge caution as 7 October protests approach Universities across the UK are advising students to be mindful of terror-related laws as pro-Palestine demonstrations are planned to coincide with the second anniversary of the Hamas attacks on Israel on 7 October. University leaders emphasised that while campuses should be spaces for free expression, “expressing support…
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Students Rally at Lycée Lurçat in Perpignan
Students Unite at Lycée Lurçat in Perpignan On the morning of September 10, 2023, students from the Lycée Lurçat in Perpignan gathered in significant numbers to participate in a rally organized by the Union Syndicale Lycéenne. This action is part of the broader social movement known as “Bloquons Tout,” aimed at voicing their concerns regarding…