The Indypendent
Education
Morningside Heights Rallies Outside Columbia for Affordable Housing
Neighborhood group urges the university to earmark 30% of units at a new tower at 600 W. 125th Street for low- and middle-income neighborhood residents.
Columbia Students Stage Walkout to Protest Harassment of Pro-Palestine Students
On Wednesday, Nov. 1, 100 Columbia graduate students left class at 3 p.m. to gather in the lobby of…
CUNY Chancellor’s Words on Hamas Attack Ignite Outrage from Students and Protestors
The Palestine-Israel crisis has spurred tensions within the city’s public university system.
Op-Ed: Occupation and Physical Therapists Continue to Fight for a Fair UFT Contract
United Federation of Teachers President Michael Mulgrew won’t do what it takes to improve a contract that denies some workers parity pay, writes this union member.
This is Not a Watermelon: A Brooklyn-Palestine Solidarity Event in Dialogue with Protest Art
‘Making sure we remember every possible way — through education, through music, through dance, through art — is a part of resistance.’
New Film on Statue Controversies Is a Monumental Achievement
Stonebreakers is effective not only because it packs a powerful punch, but because it elevates the nuances of the issue.
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.
Community Organizer Hailie Kim Takes on School Defunder Julie Won in Contested Queens Council Race
Daughter of Korean immigrants emphasizes public education and her opponent’s vote to cut school funding by more than $400 million.
Universal No More: Parents Scramble as Adams Halts Expansion of 3K Childcare Programs
It’s not easy being a working-class parent with small kids in NYC, and the Adams administration is about to make it even harder.