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7 Arrested After Police Raid Sit-in Against Hopkins Private Police
The arrests came after an over month-long sit-in at Johns Hopkins against the university’s $1.5 million dollar ICE contracts and newly authorized private police force. ** (Disclaimer: This video content is intended for educational and…
How Johns Hopkins’ Influence Haunts Baltimore (2/2)
In part two, Antero Pietila, author of “The Ghosts Of Johns Hopkins,” discusses recent protests by students, community members and Hopkins employees over the institution’s relationship with Baltimore Watch full series https://therealnews.com/series/the-ghosts-of-johns-hopkins ** (Disclaimer: This…
How Johns Hopkins’ Influence Haunts Baltimore (Pt 1/2)
Antero Pietila, author of “The Ghosts Of Johns Hopkins” charts the rise of the influential Baltimore-based university while the city embraced segregation Watch full series https://therealnews.com/series/the-ghosts-of-johns-hopkins Subscribe to our page and support our work at…
Hong Kong Authorities Bow to Beijing, Determined to Ignore a Million Protesters
Hong Kong residents have taken to the streets to protest against the growing influence of mainland China over the city. But, the protests are falling on deaf ears, says Prof. Sean Starrs Subscribe to our…
COINTELPRO 2.0: Fighting Government Surveillance of Black and Muslim Organizations
The Black Identity Extremist Abolition Coalition (BIEAC) convenes its first conference to collaborate on efforts to fight FBI surveillance and targeting of Black and Muslim activists and communities as “Black Identity Extremists.” Subscribe to our…
Hong Kong Marks Anniversary With Ceremonies and Protests
22 years ago, Britain handed the former colony over to mainland China, under a deal that would ensure democratic rights for the city’s people. Activists now fear those rights are being rolled back Subscribe to…
Honduras Erupts on Eve of 10th Anniversary of Coup
Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernandez has sent the military into the streets to repress protests. At least 3 have been killed recently. Professor Adrienne Pine talks about how these events relate to the 2009 coup…
Hawaii Protectors Block the TMT Telescope to Respect Tradition and Science
What are the implications of the Thirty Meter Telescope (TMT) project that is at the center of the growing protest in Hawaii for indigenous Hawaiians, and for science? We discuss the issue with Katie Kamelamela,…
Truck Rams Anti-ICE Protest in Rhode Island
A corrections officer allegedly struck Never Again protestors with his truck outside of the Wyatt Detention Facility in Rhode Island, hospitalizing two while other protestors were pepper sprayed by law enforcement Update: A Captain involved…
Hong Kong Protests: A Reaction to Beijing’s Growing Effort for Control
Protesters have expanded their demands, after China’s central government has conceded to their initial demand of cancelling an extradition law. As the protests continue in Hong Kong, Adam Ni says it is unlikely they will…
HAITI: Four Killed as Authorities Crack Down on Anti-Government Protests
The Miami Herald’s Jacqueline Charles says ordinary Haitians continue to suffer as the country is gripped by protests demanding the resignation of President Jovenel Moïse. Subscribe to our page and support our work at https://therealnews.com/donate….
Protests in Haiti: An Overlooked Crisis the World Should Not Ignore
Haiti faces fuel shortages, food shortages, and corruption. Political economist Keston Perry argues that neocolonialism, neoliberalism, and climate injustice are at the root of Haiti’s instability. Subscribe to our page and support our work at…
Hong Kong’s Socialist Students and Labor Activists Are at the Center of the Struggle
Kevin Lin from the Lausan Collective of Hong Kong artists and activists unpacks the complexity of the struggle historically and in the streets. Subscribe to our page and support our work at https://therealnews.com/donate. ** (Disclaimer:…
Lebanon’s Prime Minister Resigns, but Protests Continue
Human rights campaigner Samah Hadid discusses Hezbollah’s decision to switch from supporting the protests to opposing them, why the prime minister resigned, and why this is not enough to end the protests. Subscribe to our…
Capitalism’s Failures Ignited Worldwide Protests
While the spark for each protest might be different, it is not about left and right but the failure of neoliberalism Subscribe to our page and support our work at https://therealnews.com/donate. ** (Disclaimer: This video…
Historic Radical Organization Relaunches to Fight Police Oppression
Jacqueline Luqman talks to Max Rameau about the relaunch of the National Alliance Against Racist & Political Repression, and the start of a national effort to advocate for community control over the police. Director/Video Editor:…
House Passes War Powers Resolution as Thousands Say ‘No to War with Iran’
Progressive Democrats acknowledge the War Powers Resolutions don’t go far enough to truly prevent Trump from launching war with Iran. ** (Disclaimer: This video content is intended for educational and informational purposes only) **
Nurses Protest Extreme Shortages Of Protective Gear
Frontline medical professionals across the country warn of the potentially deadly consequences of a lack of personal protective equipment. This interview was recorded April 3. Subscribe to our page and support our work at https://therealnews.com/donate….
‘We’re Not Treated Like We’re Essential. We’re Treated Like We’re Disposable.’
Amazon is using COVID-19 rules to control their employees, not to protect them, says an Amazon worker who took part in the fourth strike at a Chicago facility. Subscribe to our page and support our…
Refocusing May Day On The Revolutionary Struggle For Workers’ Rights
The revolutionary history of May Day is recognized around the world in a way that should inspire workers in the United States to continue their fight. Producer: Jacqueline Luqman Director/Video Editor: Taylor Hebden Subscribe to…
Tea Party 2.0? Reopen Government Protests Linked To Right-Wing Donors
The ongoing protests endanger public health, but are supported by Trump and may be funded by right-wing donors. Subscribe to our page and support our work at https://therealnews.com/donate. ** (Disclaimer: This video content is intended…
