May 7, 2024 by V Leigh

In the center of campus now devoid of students and filled instead with hundreds of police officers, the NYPD’s leadership raised the American flag, to the cheers of police in riot gear. A dispatch from a dark night at City College for @HellGateNY

In the center of campus now devoid of students and filled instead with hundreds of police officers, the NYPD’s leadership raised the American flag, to the cheers of police in riot gear.

A dispatch from a dark night at City College for @HellGateNY. https://t.co/mAvq8QWxxe
— Max RN (@MaxRivlinNadler) May 1, 2024

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All these grown ass men with full body armor, weapons and military vehicles against kids with signs and a real cause. Every last one of those NYPD entering campus is an embarrassment to the city and the country. Weak, stupid, followers who deserve neither a salary nor any…
— Samuel Sinyangwe (@samswey) May 1, 2024

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Columbia are using the NYPD to place all of their students on house arrest. This is martial law being imposed on the people of New York for the benefit of a foreign government. https://t.co/MJILCV6wxb
— P.B. Gomez (@pbgomez_) May 1, 2024

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It’s so incredibly clear that the police stood aside and let a pro Israeli lynch mob run wild at UCLA. They did nothing for two hours as violent Zionists assaulted students, launched fireworks into the encampment, and sprayed mace on students. pic.twitter.com/kyT4mOLbMk
— Alejandra Caraballo (@Esqueer_) May 1, 2024

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Absolutely deranged comment from an elected official https://t.co/nrcLktfYPb
— The Debt Collective 🟥 (@StrikeDebt) April 25, 2024

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Stop calling young people lazy, ambivalent, and disinterested. They are showing us now that they are sick and tired.

These young people witnessed the killing of Trayvon Martin, the shooting of Malala Yousafzai, the killings at Parkland High, COVID, and Trump.

THEY ARE FED UP.
— Jenn M. Jackson, PhD (they/them) (@JennMJacksonPhD) April 26, 2024

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In his letter from Birmingham Jail, Martin Luther King, Jr., told us the white moderate “is more devoted to ‘order’ than to justice” and said this is someone who “prefers a negative peace which is the absence of tension to a positive peace which is the presence of justice.” https://t.co/Uxs1VkkNHd
— William C. (@williamcson) May 2, 2024

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This is what UT students are protesting

Don’t manipulate the narrative https://t.co/foW7FLqGNN
— Sam Musubi (@SamAllega) April 24, 2024

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April 30, 2024 by V Leigh

Columbia’s solidarity camp for Gaza has sparked a nationwide student antiwar movement. The student protests erupting on college campuses across the U.S. have propelled the demand for institutions to divest from Israel closer to becoming a reality.

Columbia’s solidarity camp for Gaza has sparked a nationwide student antiwar movement.

The student protests erupting on college campuses across the U.S. have propelled the demand for institutions to divest from Israel closer to becoming a reality. pic.twitter.com/7BJXGidZ0X
— BreakThrough News (@BTnewsroom) April 23, 2024

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We must be clear that administrators are inviting police, who are legally authorized to use deadly force, on campuses to respond to what are peaceful protests. It is an unnecessary and dangerous escalation.
— Eddie S. Glaude Jr. (@esglaude) April 26, 2024

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RON DESANTIS PLANS TO EXPEL ALL STUDENTS FROM FLORIDA WHO PROTEST ISRAEL

So, Americans can’t study in America if they speak out against the actions of a foreign government.

Totalitarian society.

Police State. pic.twitter.com/ui9QeKsHiq
— Sulaiman Ahmed (@ShaykhSulaiman) April 27, 2024

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FIVE MONTHS AGO the ‘Blood Tribe,’ a white supremacist, neo nazi group demonstrated on the University of Wisconsin campus, brandishing rifles, carrying swastika flags, and chanting “Israel is not our friend” and “there will be blood,blood,blood.”

The protesters were all white… pic.twitter.com/HPi2MFv4m4
— Bishop Talbert Swan (@TalbertSwan) April 27, 2024

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Taking over Hamilton Hall as done in 1968, Columbia students unfurl a banner that reads “Hind’s Hall,” in reference to Hind Rajab, a six-year-old girl killed by Israeli forces.
Hundreds of students cheer as the banner is revealed, erupting into chants to “Free Palestine.” pic.twitter.com/Oi8WgdZmqf
— Prem Thakker (@prem_thakker) April 30, 2024

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December 24, 2022 by V Leigh

Iran: At Least 400 Sentenced Up to 10 Years for Anti-Gov’t Protest; Soccer Player Reportedly Faces Execution

Iran: At Least 400 Sentenced Up to 10 Years for Anti-Gov’t Protest; Soccer Player Reportedly Faces Execution https://t.co/YrKuAX8yKq
— Democracy Now! (@democracynow) December 14, 2022

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Our @BBCNews @BBCWorld report on the arrest of one of Iran’s best known actresses #TaranehAlidoosti, a public figure who stayed in Iran, risking her own safety as she continued to support protests against the Islamic Republic. #MahsaAmini pic.twitter.com/4w58pqeRXW
— Azadeh Moshiri (@Azadeh_Moshiri) December 18, 2022

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Today at the final of the World Cup, I only hope the players on the field and the whole world remembers that there’s a man and fellow footballer called Amir Nasr, on death row, only for speaking in favor of Women’s rights. pic.twitter.com/VdMicGVaml
— Shakira (@shakira) December 18, 2022

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Tweeted this @bbcpersian news item 2 days ago now picked up by @BBCNews
“His face was smashed. His nose, jaw & chin broken. His torso from neck to navel, over his kidneys, was stitched up.”
Family finds signs of torture & organ removal on exhumed body.https://t.co/RGG12oVxTU
— Omid Djalili (@omid9) December 21, 2022

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Very powerful display of those who have been killed during the #IranProtests projected on the Islamic Republic of Iran’s embassy in London. 🎥 #MahsaAmini #اعتصابات_سراسری pic.twitter.com/K0tAdXEq3o
— Jonathan Harounoff (@JonathanHaroun1) December 20, 2022

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November 23, 2022 by V Leigh

Iran players chose not to sing their country’s national anthem before their opening World Cup match against England, in an apparent show of support for protesters back home.

Tehran court sentences first person to death over protests in Iran https://t.co/9iEB83TVGp
— BBC News (World) (@BBCWorld) November 14, 2022

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Iran court issues first death sentence in protest-linked cases https://t.co/aLIO8pcFnu pic.twitter.com/kL55Z2J2mS
— Al Jazeera English (@AJEnglish) November 14, 2022

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Europe piles pressure on Iran’s leaders as protests rage https://t.co/gzvWhNTfin pic.twitter.com/3iALuo4nf1
— Reuters (@Reuters) November 14, 2022

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In the last 8 weeks Iran’s regime has killed over 300 protestors, imprisoned nearly 15,000, and threatened to execute hundreds more, yet Iran’s women persist. Today female university students removed their forced hejab and chant, “I am a free woman.” pic.twitter.com/OjQZ6zHfG5
— Karim Sadjadpour (@ksadjadpour) November 8, 2022

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I am deeply disturbed that the Iranian regime is sentencing protestors to death. I continue to stand with the Iranian people in their fight for freedom, and I echo calls for the Biden Administration to tighten sanctions and hold the regime accountable. https://t.co/QD0vozTysh
— Rep. Katie Porter (@RepKatiePorter) November 14, 2022

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This is horrifying. The Iranian parliament votes overwhelmingly (227-63) to execute the 15,000 protesters they already arrested.

These were peaceful protestors simply seeking the right to basic justice and autonomy. Unacceptable and barbaric.https://t.co/7mMd2hIwTb
— Qasim Rashid, Esq. (@QasimRashid) November 14, 2022

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Beautiful. In solidarity with the incredible courage and resilience of the women of Iran.pic.twitter.com/ccsqXSdubO
— Jon Stewart (@jonstewart) November 21, 2022

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Iran’s World Cup captain: “In the name of God, creator of rainbows… I want to say condolences to all the grieving families in Iran… we want them to know we are with them and by their side and share their pain.”

Astounding courage & bravery. pic.twitter.com/7m16DvLJNc
— Shabnam Nasimi (@NasimiShabnam) November 21, 2022

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Iran players chose not to sing their country’s national anthem before their opening World Cup match against England, in an apparent show of support for protesters back home. pic.twitter.com/EjrdZ1y3IT
— ESPN FC (@ESPNFC) November 21, 2022

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May 10, 2021 by V Leigh

There’s a lot of competition but Republicans creating a right to run over protesters is one of the most alarming trends in American politics right now

There’s a lot of competition but Republicans creating a right to run over protesters is one of the most alarming trends in American politics right now https://t.co/bUdwjndxIp
— ‘Weird Alex’ Pareene (@pareene) April 24, 2021

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A car just drove thru a crowd of protesters, dragging one on his hood, during a peaceful demonstration in SE #Portland.

The group of approx. 25 temporarily occupied an intersection in an act of civil disobedience in a demand for the abolition of police. #pdx #portlandprotests pic.twitter.com/NI46lhyBSH
— Maranie R. Staab (@MaranieRae) April 30, 2021

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I personally witnessed three LASD cars slowly drive by a small family vigil + gathering for Paul Rea last year. The deputies briefly stopped by, leading to a lot of anger + fear among the friends + family gathering. Photographer @DamonCasarez who was with me that day captured it: pic.twitter.com/mx1Pqlpa43
— Sam Levin (@SamTLevin) May 4, 2021

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Bills passed through Republican-led legislatures include provisions to limit peaceful protest, increase penalties for blocking streets, expand the definition of a riot to apply to groups as small as 3, and make it legal to hit protesters with their cars. https://t.co/h4RxI0xeDw
— John FitzGerald (@TheTweetOfJohn) May 8, 2021

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white citizens have been intentionally driving through protests and hitting protesters with their cars. they’ve been recorded doing this and no legal action has been taken. she clearly was intoxicated and accidentally killed a cop. the “law” in this society has no validity https://t.co/Rh3qfUCY3z
— 🌱 (@noname) May 3, 2021

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June 12, 2020 by V Leigh

Free Ferguson Protester #JoshuaWilliams

FREE JOSH.https://t.co/RRcHZo4IhP
— ashley yates (@brownblaze) June 8, 2020

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@ everyone that wants to find their place in the movement. Please commit to writing a parole letter for Josh Williams of the Ferguson Uprisings. He’ll be up for parole this month so let’s send letters on his behalf. #BlackLivesMatter #JoshuaWilliams https://t.co/ai2FlMMEOr
— BRWN SKN GRL (@__sweetsavage) June 4, 2020

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An eight year sentence, no priors, for stealing a bag of chips, and starting a trash can on fire. Ask again why people are protesting? Any lawyers out there, want to help this young man? https://t.co/AmLKqoGwIc
— The Special K 🌊🌎🌈 (@IamKarenBoBaran) June 6, 2020

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Join me today in writing a letter on behalf of #JoshuaWilliams. You can send it directly to him, so he has many letters to present at his hearing.

Joshua Williams #1292002
Missouri Eastern Correctional Center
18701 Old Highway 66
Pacific, Missouri 63069https://t.co/V4N0uUQvAF
— S. L. Hardeson (@SLHardeson) June 8, 2020

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Slavery wasn’t abolished. It was reformed.
— Bree Newsome Bass (@BreeNewsome) June 11, 2020

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February 1, 2020 by V Leigh

Subway Policing Protests

Fam, NYC is in a state of pure rebellion right now. Protests against police and police violence are happening all over the city right now. There are helicopters and police vehicles EVERYWHERE. From Bed-Stuy to Grand Central.

— Son of Baldwin (Robert Jones, Jr.) (@SonofBaldwin) February 1, 2020

A giant gathering at Grand Central right now demanding free transit in NYC, and cops out of our subways.

Police just arrested one man for unknown reasons and the crowd surged forward, chanting:

“THE WHOLE WORLD IS WATCHING!” pic.twitter.com/H13UYHUdcH

— Joshua Potash (@JoshuaPotash) January 31, 2020

Subway Policing Protests Kick Off Ahead Of 'Citywide Convergence' https://t.co/37wXMwKU6R pic.twitter.com/fx6WA2dlJl

— Gothamist (@Gothamist) January 31, 2020

Protesters with @decolonize_this at Grand Central demanding free transit, no cops in subways in response to MTA Policing hiring surge adding 500 cops to subway system. #FTP3 #decolonizethisplace pic.twitter.com/Tv24eO29ub

— Brendan Krisel (@Brendan_Krisel) January 31, 2020

Why does it make sense—outside of structural racism— to spend $ paying police to guard a subway turnstile instead of spending that $ in the form of fare assistance for impoverished residents?

— Bree Newsome Bass (@BreeNewsome) January 31, 2020

📣¡Pasala sin miedo, el tren es para el Pueblo! Just received this video of an autonomous action this morning in Brooklyn!

NYC out in these streets protesting the criminalization of poor black+ brown people on the subway! POVERTY IS NOT A CRIME! #FTP3… it's a city-wide ting💥 pic.twitter.com/JVbkENIwrP

— Mi Casa No Es Su Casa (@MiCasaResiste) January 31, 2020

November 27, 2019 by V Leigh

Colombia protests: What prompted them and where are they headed?

Colombia protests: What prompted them and where are they headed? https://t.co/y4v7YeuPgJ

— Al Jazeera English (@AJEnglish) November 26, 2019

it’s wild to think that the purge was just a movie for us but a reality for Bogotá, Colombia. At this very moment, there is chaos because of anti-gov protests which has lead to death, theft and home invasion and all the gov thought to do was implement a curfew..

— ✩𝒸𝑒𝓁𝓎✩ (@celerystixx_) November 24, 2019

1-4https://t.co/gCFu6N2e2E #Protests #Bogota #Colombia mass demonstrations against the Colombian government headed by President Ivan Duque enter their seventh day on Wednesday, November 27. Read the "show more."

— )))ANOINTED BY MY SAVIOUR CHRIST JESUS((( (@brucekenneway) November 27, 2019

"Protests Put Colombia's Duque in the Hotseat on Tax Reform" by Reuters via NewYorkTimes about Bogota, Colombia https://t.co/VbxirAuVKq #bogota

— Visit Bogota (@Visit_Bogota) November 27, 2019

Myriad Frustrations Draw Colombians Back Onto the Streets https://t.co/RzTdhdURy7

BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — Colombians unhappy with President Iván Duque’s response to nearly a week of boisterous protests are taking to the streets again Wednesday demonstrating over issues ranging…

— Enter Sandman (@EnterSa64248346) November 27, 2019

"Death of Colombian Teenager Drives Protesters Back to Streets" by Alan Yuhas via NewYorkTimes about Bogota, Colombia https://t.co/FRyTXb0usy #bogota

— Visit Bogota (@Visit_Bogota) November 27, 2019

October 27, 2019 by V Leigh

Hong Kong Protests

'Our relationships in China had no influence' on Blitzchung punishment, Blizzard says https://t.co/WpjbftorBF pic.twitter.com/Ni3DW8wgfd

— PC Gamer (@pcgamer) October 12, 2019

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A host of fans in Barclays Center for the #Nets preseason finale wearing shirts saying Stand With Hong Kong. It’s been peaceful and nobody has been ejected. Interesting to see how this plays out. Clearly this issue is following the #NBA back from China and coming stateside. pic.twitter.com/KRrSOTJGQg

— Brian Lewis (@NYPost_Lewis) October 19, 2019

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.@AOC, @TedCruz, @MarcoRubio and other lawmakers from both parties condemned Apple's decision to remove an app used by Hong Kong protesters, calling the action "deeply concerning".

Read the letter here https://t.co/ODCz23ImyU pic.twitter.com/D0jkuvUnH9

— Bloomberg TicToc (@tictoc) October 18, 2019

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This is a truly shocking campus free speech story. Colleges refusing to stand up for their protesting HK students for fear of endangering their China market.https://t.co/HLDyIeWusl

— Michelle Goldberg (@michelleinbklyn) October 27, 2019

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December 18, 2015 by V Leigh

BlackLivesMatter Activism Tweets 12.17

Here's a better photo of the rally and signs at the Federal Plaza. The crowd is peaceful. pic.twitter.com/sFqh2y0VG0

— Justin Madden (@IAmJustinMadden) December 11, 2015

Protesters have picked up the banner w/100 names of police brutality victims & are starting to march. pic.twitter.com/SohuZjFbtD

— Justin Madden (@IAmJustinMadden) December 11, 2015

Medical students stage a 16 min die-in in front of city hall calling for #RahmResign @WGNNews pic.twitter.com/svcLA0QUI9

— Tonya Francisco (@TonyaFrancisco) December 10, 2015

#MarioWoods Shot 21 times by a platoon of #SFPD War on the City Streets. No Justification.No Peace. @sfgov @SFGate pic.twitter.com/5A7VxtK1qy

— Gregory B. Lewis (@GLew1970) December 10, 2015

Beautiful montage from last night #MarioWoods demonstration at SF Police Commission Meeting #JusticeForMarioWoods https://t.co/XkEuyPyVZb

— thc (@nysrene) December 10, 2015

"This is a healthcare crisis" chants dozens of medical students demanding the resignation of Rahm Emanuel. @WGNNews pic.twitter.com/4ooUhEqxOi

— Tonya Francisco (@TonyaFrancisco) December 10, 2015

"Indict, convict, send those killer cops to jail! The whole damn system is guilty as hell!" Nearing Dearborn/Monroe pic.twitter.com/4LnQyYhgPS

— Tony Briscoe (@_TonyBriscoe) December 11, 2015

.@BCCBloc Students Respond to @BaltCitySchools CEO Letter Criminalizing Student Protest https://t.co/liKmBUH9ub pic.twitter.com/FR04GYok3e

— Baltimore BLOC (@BmoreBloc) December 15, 2015

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