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Pro-Palestine protesters disrupt Kathy Hochul’s speech, condemning the NY governor for “supporting genocide”

Pro-Palestine activist leads a chant honoring Aaron Bushnell. Photo by Remy Grimm.

Around 400-500 protesters gathered at Union Square for “emergency action” organized by WOL Palestine (Within Our Lifetime) Thursday night. The demonstration came in response to the morning’s news…

Crowds rally across New York for end to Russian invasion of Ukraine

Protesters like Mariana Kovalchuk (left) proclaim their opposition to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine outside the New York Russian consulate on Feb. 24. Russia’s invasion of the country has landed them in hot water, with NATO countries strongly opposing the war. Photo by Christian Richey

Thousands have rallied across New York City to protest Russia’s invasion of Ukraine since it began almost three weeks ago. Protests ranged from solemn gatherings outside the Russian…

“Abolition is Liberation” Black Transgender Activists Take to the Streets

A protestor carrying a LGBTQ pride flag on her back. Photo by Lemon Ruan

In response to the killing of George Floyd in May, a community of Black Queer and Black Trans Activists led by two Black transgender women, Joel Rivera and…