In Battle of Dueling Protests, Drag Story Hour Supporters Drown Out the Opposition
Friday’s drag story hour at Jackson Heights Library was held as planned while opposing groups outside were separated by police barriers.
The Indypendent
Blake McMillan
How Columbia’s Resident Advisors Built Their Union
Columbia’s RAs work long hours helping their fellow students navigate the transition to college life. After a year of organizing, they are confident they can win a union-recognition election.
A Broad Coalition of Workers-Rights Organizations Demands An End to Unjust Firings
The campaign hit the ground running when it launched in January. Two protests were held this week.
Fired Twitter Office Cleaners Denounce Company’s Dirty Labor Practices, Demand Jobs Back
“They want to cut costs on the backs of the most vulnerable workers,” one union leader said during a rally outside Twitter’s NYC headquarters.
Students Walk Out of Class in Protest of Mayor Adams’ Education Budget Cuts
Fifteen students from different public schools around the city walked out of class on Thursday and protested at City Hall hours before the 2024 preliminary budget meeting.
Protesters Gather in Union Square to Denounce Brazilian Far-right Coup Attempt
“Let’s defend Lula’s presidency on the streets. It’s the people as one, out with the right-wing coup,” said one speaker.
Queer & Trans NYCers Respond to Colorado Springs Mass Shooting
“I don’t feel more fearful than I did before. But the fear is at the forefront of my mind now,” says one person we spoke with.
Workers Bring Black Friday Protest to Jeff Bezos’ Manhattan Mansion
On Friday, Nov. 25 around 11 a.m., dozens of workers-rights protesters in New York City gathered on the corner…
More Than 100 Starbucks Shops Stage One-day Strike as Company Refuses to Bargain
“We need to show them that they are not allowed to get away with making all this money and not giving us a proper wage.”