In search of the circus: Exploring UC Berkeley’s protest culture
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I was ready to enter UC Berkeley’s liberal haven and to experience protest culture when I touched earth on ground zero: Sproul Plaza.
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Clashes between radical political groups distract from real political discourse
On one side were conservative demonstrators — led by Trump supporter Amber Cummings — who believe that they were participating in a righteous crusade to rid UC Berkeley of its leftist hegemony. On the other side were left-wing groups that call themselves “anti-fascists” while making true fascists proud of their attempts at censorship.
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Anti-fascist protesters march against ‘No Marxism in America’ rally in Berkeley
On Sunday, about 70 anti-fascist counterprotesters marched through Berkeley to protest the presence of vocal Trump supporter Amber Cummings on campus.
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Former Berkeley College Republicans president Troy Worden raises money for legal fees
Former Berkeley College Republicans president Troy Worden is raising money through a GoFundMe to cover legal fees for a lawsuit involving Yvette Felarca, a member of activist group By Any Means Necessary.
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Conservative activist and journalist Lauren Cooley speaks at Berkeley Forum
Cooley is one of the 17 speakers from this semester’s Berkeley Forum lineup. Her talk, held in 125 Morrison Hall, was part of her nationwide “Make Campus Great Again” tour, which aims to inspire right-leaning student activists to “play on the offense instead of defense, and be proactive,” Cooley said in her speech.
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Federal judge dismisses $23M lawsuit over Milo Yiannopoulos protest
Robles, who is a conservative, came to Berkeley on Feb. 1, 2017, to see Milo Yiannopoulos speak. She alleged that she was assaulted at the event with pepper spray and “struck” by flagpoles, according to court documents. She also alleged that defendant Raha Miradbal — who Robles claims is a member of “antifa,” a term for anti-fascist groups — shone a flashlight in her eyes “to incapacitate” her and other Yiannopoulos supporters so others could “physically assault them.”
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Former college professor takes 3-year probation plea deal in assault case
Clanton pleaded no contest to one misdemeanor charge, but his charges of four counts of felony assault with a deadly weapon were dismissed.
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Free speech lawsuit against UC Berkeley is justified
BCR is absolutely right to bring a lawsuit against the campus, for the campus has, time and again, egregiously impeded their right to bring controversial speakers to campus while making no such demands from groups on the other side of the spectrum.
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Bradley Devlin takes over Berkeley College Republicans presidency after Troy Worden ousted
Bradley Devlin, former secretary of Berkeley College Republicans, assumed the position of President of the club Thursday, after members voted out former president Troy Worden last month.
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A nation divided
I don’t have any profound wisdom to offer, or a bumper sticker resolution about trying to “figure this shit out together, man.” But I would like to reflect — for me.
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