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The Inauguration of Laura Rosenbury

Imperfect Information • 39 implied HN points • 11 Feb 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Leadership Free speech Higher Ed Protests Free speech Leadership Education
  1. Laura Rosenbury was inaugurated as the ninth president of Barnard College after already being on the job for seven months.
  2. The past few months on campus have been tumultuous with protests, changes in policies, and reactions from various organizations.
  3. President Rosenbury faces challenges in leading the institution due to pressures from different groups, but her commitment to her role and the community is evident.

02/07/14 - Weekly Roundup!

Moly’s Substack • 39 implied HN points • 08 Feb 24
🌍 World Politics China Protests Economy Human Rights Social Issues
  1. People in China are protesting for delayed wages and facing financial struggles due to the preparations for Chinese New Year.
  2. Severe snowfall in China has led to people getting stuck on highways and facing harsh conditions without electricity or food.
  3. Various incidents like building collapses, lack of fire safety equipment, stock market issues, and banking problems are causing significant concerns and unrest in different parts of China.

#NahelM and the Nightmare of French Racism

Pen>Sword • 319 implied HN points • 02 Jul 23
🌍 World Politics Racism France Protests
  1. French suburbs like Nanterre are predominantly populated by brown, black, and non-white individuals, facing poverty and police brutality.
  2. The tragic death of Nahel highlights the racism against Arabs, Amazigh, and African descent individuals in France, sparking widespread protests.
  3. The French government's denial of race and continued segregation fuel a storm of protests, symbolizing a larger issue of racial discrimination in the country.
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Why We March

JoeWrote • 24 implied HN points • 20 Feb 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Protests Power Revolt Leaders Democratic Party
  1. Protests are not solely to change the minds of those in power, but to show the public's readiness for change and revolution.
  2. Protest holds more power than persuasion - it represents a threat with demands that challenge and potentially topple oppressive establishments.
  3. Protests exhibit subordinate power, where the masses can delegitimize rulers by withdrawing consent, potentially impacting elections and political stability.

This Is Not A Peasant's Revolt

Surfing the Future • 19 implied HN points • 06 Feb 24
🌍 World Politics Environmental Policy Protests European Union
  1. Farmers protesting against certain aspects of the EU Green Deal are not comparable to historical peasant revolts.
  2. Many of these protesting farmers benefit from significant subsidies and are entrenched in unsustainable agricultural practices.
  3. Farmers resisting change in agriculture are delaying the necessary shift towards a more sustainable and environmentally friendly system.

Movements: Europe, 1848 & USA, 1968, 2011

Banana Peel Pirouette • 59 implied HN points • 22 Sep 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Protests Social movements Cultural impact Political Activism
  1. Europe in 1848 and the USA in 1968 and 2011 experienced significant social movements driven by economic crises, political repression, and the desire for political participation and nationalistic aspirations.
  2. The aftermath of these movements saw a shift towards pragmatism and administrative changes in governance, increased focus on economic growth, infrastructure improvement, and a move towards political centrist coalitions.
  3. Occupy Wall Street in 2011 symbolized a global shift in revolutionary tactics with a focus on economic inequality, corporate influence, and sparked conversations on privilege, exclusion, and cultural transformation that have since permeated mainstream politics and societal values.

TikTok and Critical Mass

God's Spies by Thomas Neuburger • 65 implied HN points • 26 Apr 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Social media Protests Political Activism Government Response
  1. Critical mass is essential for successful revolt - like Bernie Sanders' campaigns reaching critical mass in 2016 and 2020.
  2. Social media platforms like TikTok could play a significant role in building critical mass for sparking the Next American Revolt.
  3. There's a possibility of Gen Z individuals starting to act in a more revolutionary way, reminiscent of actions seen in modern-day France.

Higher Education's "Illiberal Liberalism" Problem

The Missing Data Depot • 6 implied HN points • 04 Jan 24
🚌 Education Political Ideology Protests
  1. Illiberal liberalism is a problem in higher education, with a small but significant number of illiberal liberals disrupting campus speech and events.
  2. Liberal students tend to be more open to illiberal behaviors to block speech they disagree with compared to conservative students.
  3. The presence of illiberal liberalism on campus is linked to an increase in attempts to deplatform speakers and disrupt campus events.

The law is a stick-up !

Euro Desk Paris • 39 implied HN points • 11 Mar 23
🌍 World Politics Protests Labor Government Economy Policy
  1. Over 2 million people participated in a national mobilization in France, with widespread demonstrations across the country.
  2. The proposed pension reform in France is just the tip of the iceberg, as it involves converting retirement into a market index.
  3. Historical events like the 1963 miner's strike in France provide parallels and lessons for the current social movements and government responses.

What's Going on in Israel?

The Cholent • 19 implied HN points • 24 Feb 23
🌍 World Politics Israel Democracy Protests Activism Government
  1. Israel's democracy is at risk due to potential changes to the judiciary, leading to protests by Israelis locally and globally.
  2. Activism is growing among Israelis in Seattle to defend democracy in Israel and maintain it as a democratic state.
  3. The situation in Israel is drawing a strong response from the Israeli community, while the American Jewish community appears less engaged, possibly due to challenges of standing up against issues in Israel.

The photo that kept me up at night

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 99 implied HN points • 08 Jan 21
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Social media Extremism Protests Influencers Censorship
  1. The online platforms play a significant role in amplifying extremist voices by providing them with a stage and an audience.
  2. The article mentions a deconstruction of credit card points that sheds light on the illusions within our economic system.
  3. The essay explores the pressure of maintaining an ideal social media persona and the struggle with context collapse in the digital age.

Understanding What's Happening in France.

Trying to Understand the World • 3 implied HN points • 22 Mar 23
🌍 World Politics France Politics Protests
  1. The main issue in France revolves around Macron's obsession with pension reform, despite multiple pressing problems like rising cost of living and unemployment.
  2. The French political system is in disarray, with traditional parties declining, and Macron consolidating power by weakening opposition parties.
  3. The controversial pension reform pushed by Macron has sparked widespread protests and potential for escalating unrest in the country.

Aung San, Liz Cheney

the rohn report • 19 implied HN points • 13 May 21
🌍 World Politics Democracy Leadership Elections Protests Authoritarianism
  1. Aung San Suu Kyi was deposed by the military in Myanmar, highlighting the struggle for democracy in the country.
  2. Liz Cheney, a conservative politician, faced consequences for not agreeing with Trump's falsehoods, showing internal party conflicts.
  3. The power of media in influencing public opinion can be as potent as a military coup, raising concerns about truth and manipulation.

The Big Red Button

Skunk Ledger • 1 HN point • 26 Sep 23
🎭️ Culture Protests Game Theory Symbolism
  1. The event called Petrov Day was a big deal on campus, commemorating a Soviet officer's decision that prevented a potential nuclear war in 1983.
  2. During a parade for Petrov Day, protesters demanded the abolition of the holiday, arguing that it glorifies unsafe decisions and weak deterrence strategies.
  3. A mysterious man at the parade highlighted the significance of symbolic actions and collective beliefs in shaping behavior and understanding shared human values.

Heading towards a confrontation?

omar’s Newsletter • 0 implied HN points • 14 May 23
🌍 World Politics Political Tensions Protests Supreme Court Military
  1. Two main parties in Pakistan are calling for protests outside the Supreme Court, leading to political tensions escalating.
  2. The Supreme Court in Pakistan is seen as favoring the current government, causing internal divisions and calls for change.
  3. Former Prime Minister Imran Khan is continuing verbal assaults on military officers, indicating a volatile political situation.

🔅 Kenya's Political Heatwave

baobabnewsletter • 0 implied HN points • 03 Apr 23
🌍 World Politics Africa Elections Protests
  1. Opposition leader in Kenya, Raila Odinga, calls for protests over high living costs and electoral fraud
  2. Protests in Kenya have led to violence, including attacks on police stations and political party offices
  3. Government claims fair elections, while opposition leader Odinga accepts peace calls but reserves the right to protest

Товарищ майор зовет на футбол

Faridaily • 0 implied HN points • 22 Mar 23
🌍 World Politics Protests Legislation Government Control Opposition
  1. Russian authorities are facing protests from football fans against the Fan ID law, which complicates access to stadiums.
  2. The Fan ID law was introduced based on security concerns and was initially applied during the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi.
  3. The enforcement of the Fan ID system has led to a significant drop in attendance at Russian football matches, with fans and officials calling for a reconsideration of the law.