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Protests erupted outside of the American Museum of Natural History, yesterday as hundreds fought against racism and discrimination towards Indigenous people on Columbus Day. “We are on occupied territory, we are on indigenous land, we are on Lenni Lenape land,” said protestor, Lorena Ambrosio. “That’s why we come out here on Indigenous Peoples Day to […]
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Anti-Columbus Day Protests Take Over The American Museum Of Natural History
Over a thousand protestors gathered outside the American Museum of Natural History yesterday, to show their frustration with the museum’s legacy of celebrating colonialism. The anti-Columbus Day protest was designed to bring to light the misrepresentation of Native Americans and other people of color in the museum. Activists want the museum to hire more indigenous curators […]
Protestors Take to Midtown Streets to Protest Kavanaugh Confirmation
The streets of Midtown rang with the voices of men, women and children singing Ke$ha’s “Praying” in solidarity with sexual assault survivors. Yesterday’s performance protest, held on 36th Street, was in response to Saturday’s Senate-wide vote that confirmed Justice Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court. Kavanaugh has been accused of sexual assault by three women, […]
Political Party rules for women in judgement of Kavanaugh
Dr. Christine Blasey Ford’s sexual assault allegation against Supreme Court nominee, Brett Kavanaugh, has sparked polarized reactions from women on both sides of the political spectrum. “I totally believe her,” said Courtney Watson, 53, of the East Village. “I think he was blackout drunk and it’s totally conceivable that he doesn’t remember. But just because […]
New Yorkers march against the nomination of Judge Kavanaugh
The streets of Midtown Manhattan were flooded with protestors Monday night, as thousands gathered to march against Judge Brett Kavanaugh’s nomination to the Supreme Court. “It is important to show up to have these conversations,” said New York University student and protestor Sylvie Wilk. “We need to center the focus on those who are most […]
Protesters march against Judge Kavanaugh
By Alexandra Mathew Hundreds of people marched from Madison Square Park, to the Yale Club and Grand Central Station last night in protest of the nomination of Judge Brett Kavanaugh. “They don’t get no peace, if we don’t get no justice,” they shouted as the members of the private club for Yale alumni and faculty […]
Wave of activism hits NYC streets over Judge Kavanaugh confirmation
The allegations against Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh have incited a wave of activism and conversation in New York. Hundreds gathered at Madison Square Park, marched to Yale Club, and then rallied at Grand Central on yesterday. Among the chanting of “Hey-Hey, Ho-Ho, Kavanaugh has got to go,” Sarah Whitman, 34, said she was frustrated […]
While She’s at School, Her Aunt Battles Kavanaugh
This story is featured in the Washington Square News Long before Christine Blasey Ford became a household name for accusing Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh of sexual assault, she was simply Aunt Chrissy to her niece, Haley Peters. “Chrissy was definitely the aunt I was closest to,” Peters, a CAS sophomore, said. “She’s always someone […]
Neighbors fear L train shut down will cause East Village havoc
Starting in April 2019, local transit will be significantly disrupted when the L train shuts down for a 15-month renovation. On Monday evening, local residents had the chance to air grievances with local officials at an East Village town hall. The event took place at Middle Collegiate Church on Second Avenue. Notable attendees included Manhattan […]
It’s Cuomo vs Nixon on NYC Primary Day
New Yorkers head to to the polls today to cast their votes for the 2018 Democratic Primaries, in which long-time Governor Andrew Cuomo will try to stop progressive actress, Cynthia Nixon from taking his job. While Nixon’s lack of experience may seem disadvantageous to Cuomo’s strong-hold in politics, some New Yorkers want change and with […]