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“Brat” this; ”demure” that. Kylie Cheung prev. dissected how states’ digital presences take the propaganda playbook into the social media age. By impersonating Western audiences’ speech, govt accounts hack attention away from their crimes—even genocide. prismreports.org/2023/11/29/why…

Formerly incarcerated women push for improved conditions in notorious CA prison, Tamar Sarai reports. The recent heat-related death of Adrienne “Twin” Boulware is the most recent horror to emerge from Chowchilla’s Central California Women’s Facility. prismreports.org/2024/09/03/wom…

ICYMI: Why did the #DNC turn Stormy Daniels into a punchline? For a party claiming to be 'pro-woman and pro-worker and pro-bodily autonomy' this shows a glaring blind spot. Ro talks about it and more in Prism prismreports.org/2024/08/29/dem…

Again, read credible, local journalists. I beg yall. Please stop believing everything you read on social without doing a fact check with a credible source. Armando is doing the work. Follow Armando. Unfortunately, lies spread faster and wider than the truth.

Asian American Literature Festival severs ties with Smithsonian & returns true to its organizing foundation, Natasha Ishak reports. After last year's shutdown, “This year is an opportunity to shape a more accessible event that is grounded in community.” prismreports.org/2024/09/03/asi…

📰 READ: Our senior staff attorney, Zoha Khalili spoke to Prism about what students are facing following encampment-related crackdowns. prismreports.org/2024/08/15/stu…

Student activists vow to continue pro-Palestine protests despite university crackdowns, Sarah Prager 🏳️‍🌈 reports. Students say their moral compasses keep them committed to opposing genocide, but much about specific tactics remains uncertain. prismreports.org/2024/09/04/stu…

Student activists vow to continue pro-Palestine protests despite university crackdowns prismreports.org/2024/09/04/stu… via Prism

Four groundbreaking youth-led lawsuits have snaked through the courts in recent months, changing the legal landscape for the future of climate litigation. ray uyeda looks at recent victories & ongoing battles that young people have taken to court. prismreports.org/2024/09/04/you…

No amount of lead is considered safe, and children are particularly vulnerable to serious health problems if exposed. Prism truthout.org/articles/sever…

“The swamp cooler engines were running so hot that they were blowing out hot air into the rooms, turning the rooms into ovens & then into dead chambers.” Formerly incarcerated women push for improved conditions in California prison, Tamar Sarai reports. prismreports.org/2024/09/03/wom…

What does it mean to write in the moment of upheaval, to put into words the cost to life and land, to write with both tenderness and responsibility? Writing in Conflict is a reading and discussion on literature as as political response.

What could a Kamala Harris presidency mean for the fight for abortion rights? Jennifer Chowdhury spoke to advocates who hope Harris’ stronger position on reproductive rights will make the issue a greater priority for Democrats, in contrast to Trump. prismreports.org/2024/09/05/har…

Why are Los Angeles activists organizing against the 2028 Summer Olympics? Andrea Gutierrez spoke to members of NOlympics LA, one group of many in a network of anti-Olympic activists, who warn of the lasting impact the Games have on local residents. prismreports.org/2024/09/05/los…

A controversial Ohio law is helping prosecute organizers for Palestinian liberation, C. Frances reports. After protesters were arrested in March for blocking access to a Boeing facility—known as the Boeing 5—prosecutors are leaning heavily on Marsy’s Law. prismreports.org/2024/09/05/boe…

“My students are scared. They’re like, why can we not touch the water? Why can we not wash our hands?” A coalition of educators & parents from public schools in Oakland condemn officials for failing to address severe lead contamination, Alexandra Martinez reports. prismreports.org/2024/09/03/oak…

2,600+ college students were arrested nationwide during the spring encampment movement & vow to continue protesting genocide, Sarah Prager 🏳️‍🌈 reports. Students say their motivation comes from their moral compass, not the institutions they're fighting. prismreports.org/2024/09/04/stu…

In a bold move to combat climate change, young activists are turning to the courts—filing lawsuits against the government to secure a livable future while being too young to vote. ray uyeda takes a look at the youth climate lawsuits gaining momentum. prismreports.org/2024/09/04/you…

Los Angeles activists join anti-Olympic activists in host cities of the recent past, present, & future to say NO to #LA28, Andrea Gutierrez reports. Groups like NOlympics LA highlight the lasting impact that mega events have on host city residents. prismreports.org/2024/09/05/los…