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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…
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…
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…
“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 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…
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…