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Portland
fromPortland Monthly
1 week ago

Portland Protests, by the Numbers

Portland has a 35-year history of sustained civil disobedience and protest activism, from environmental demonstrations to police brutality protests, often met with federal intervention and aggressive law enforcement responses.
fromThe Oaklandside
1 week ago

This week in Oakland: free movie classics at Grand Lake, a Fans Fest in Fruitvale

The Grand Lake Theater is kicking off its 100th birthday with free screenings of classic films including "The Wizard of Oz," "Singing in the Rain," "Fantasia," and "Snow White." Space is limited, and it is first-come, first-served. The theater will also offer tours on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
East Bay (California)
Black Lives Matter
fromThe Nation
9 months ago

The Timely Example of Dr. John Carlos

John Carlos's enduring legacy extends beyond 1968's protest, representing a lifetime of commitment to social justice and resilience against systemic oppression.
fromThe New Yorker
9 months ago

"The Encampments" and the American College Student

The events of 2018 remind us of the power and resilience of student activism, as Columbia University confronted protests with a historical context dating back to the Vietnam War.
Independent films
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