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The Chilling Effect of Anti-Boycott Laws on Free Speech and Movement-Building

Zane McNeill — Sun, 20 Nov 2022 18:06:49 +0000

CUNY Students for Justice in Palestine, Jewish Law Students’ Association face administrative roadblocks after passing BDS resolution In December, 2021, the City University of New York (CUNY) Law Student Government Association’s passed a BDS resolution. BDS, which stands for boycott, divestment, and sanctions, is a Palestinian-led movement for freedom, justice and equality that calls for […]

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How to Cultivate New Voices in Movement Journalism

Shandre Delaney — Fri, 08 Jul 2022 21:20:21 +0000

Law@theMargins Board Member Michelle Flores converses with Contributor Shandre Delaney as they speak on the power of storytelling and movement journalism to bring about social change, plus the importance of cultivating new voices. Watch the video to learn Shandre’s tips for writing and more!

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How to Prepare for The Potential Reversal of Roe

Zane McNeill — Mon, 06 Jun 2022 03:56:19 +0000

While the leaked Supreme Court (SCOTUS) draft decision striking down Roe v. Wade has sent many of us reeling, media on the topic has confused many about the present and future of abortion rights in the United States. While abortion is still very much legal, if Roe is overturned, 23 states have laws in place […]

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Behind the Wave of Non-Profit Unionization: Why are NGOs Unionizing?

Zane McNeill — Thu, 03 Mar 2022 01:00:03 +0000

By: Zane McNeill In early February, the bargaining unit at the Center for American Progress (CAP) overwhelmingly voted to authorize any escalation strategies necessary, including strike tactics, to ensure the signing of a fair contract. This escalation in contract negotiations between management and unionized staff was covered extensively by media and instigated a social media […]

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Movement Talks Frontline Report: Three Successful Strategies to Stop Prison Construction

Shandre Delaney — Wed, 09 Feb 2022 17:16:30 +0000

Countless grassroots organizations are fighting to end mass incarceration and abolish prisons. Read about some of efforts at changing the system, even during a global pandemic.

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#CUonStrike Seeks Labor Rights for Graduate and Teaching Assistants

Heather Lea Ramírez — Mon, 05 Apr 2021 21:14:04 +0000

After the National Labor Relations Board withdrew a proposed rule that would prohibit teaching assistants from unionizing at private colleges and universities, Columbia students seek better pay, recognition of full bargaining, and arbitration rights.

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#WatchingForChange: Deportations Continue under Biden

Heather Lea Ramírez — Fri, 05 Mar 2021 12:00:00 +0000

"The administration can decide not to deport anyone, TRO aside. Morality, humanity, and international obligations require the Administration to follow through. Otherwise, the U.S. is chartering death planes.”

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My PTSD Was Not Caused on the Battlefield but at Home

Morgan Moone — Mon, 25 Jan 2021 11:30:00 +0000

Imagine an existence where your spouse controls your safety and freedom. Content Warning: This article contains references and themes of domestic violence and abuse.

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CA Prop 22 Right-to-Gig Campaign Foreshadows Radical Shift in Worker Security

Afsoon Shirazi, MPH — Fri, 22 Jan 2021 11:30:00 +0000

Gig economy companies have used their economic influence to convince state and local legislators to preempt local employment regulations and peel away drivers’ rights, and have done so at incredible speed and magnitude.

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#WatchingForChange: President Biden’s Immigration Plan

Aiza Shah — Thu, 21 Jan 2021 17:00:00 +0000

#WatchingforChange is an ongoing effort by Law at the Margins to promote accountability and meaningful change for various initiatives promised by the incoming Biden administration.

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