June Loper

June Loper is a Franco-American journalist and sound artist, working in radio and print, with a focus on environmental and social justice struggles.

French students hold up signs during a demonstration for better educational conditions, demanding the hiring of substitute teachers and increased resources.

Why French Students Are Revolting Why French Students Are Revolting

France’s education system is stretched to its limits, as student anger kicks off a hot fall protest season.

Oct 2, 2026 / June Loper and Harrison Stetler

French fishermen block access to the the Frontignan oil depot in the south of France of September 16, 2016, in protest of rising fuel prices.

Emmanuel Macron’s Turbulent Exit Emmanuel Macron’s Turbulent Exit

Between a budget crisis and a cost-of-living squeeze, Macron is leaving a country feeling more insecure than ever—and ready to take to the streets.

Sep 28, 2026 / Harrison Stetler and June Loper

Customers queue outside a Buly shop under umbrellas to shield themselves from the heat wave in Paris, France, in July 2026.

France’s Heat Shock France’s Heat Shock

A historically hot summer is revealing a society massively unprepared for the new climate reality.

Jul 8, 2026 / June Loper and Harrison Stetler