Zurie Pope

Zurie Pope is a sophomore at the University of Cincinnati, pursuing a bachelor's degree in journalism. His work has appeared in Youth Journalism International, Unpublished Magazine, and The News Record, the University of Cincinnati’s student newspaper.

The “Existential Threat” Facing Ohio’s Public School System

The “Existential Threat” Facing Ohio’s Public School System The “Existential Threat” Facing Ohio’s Public School System

A lawsuit challenging the EdChoice voucher program was filed by a coalition of over 130 school districts across the state and is scheduled to go to trial next year.

Dec 2, 2024 / StudentNation / Zurie Pope

Voters casting their ballots at the Alexander High School polling location in Albany, Ohio.

The Redistricting Proposal That Could Transform Ohio Politics  The Redistricting Proposal That Could Transform Ohio Politics 

Ohio is considered one of the most gerrymandered states in the country, but Issue 1 could be the way to fix it.

Sep 30, 2024 / StudentNation / Zurie Pope

Democratic Socialists of America

“You’re Not a Socialist if You’re Not Fighting for the Palestinian People” “You’re Not a Socialist if You’re Not Fighting for the Palestinian People”

Nearly 300 members of the Young Democratic Socialists of America met for its winter conference earlier this month to discuss and debate the organization’s strategy ahead of the 20...

Mar 15, 2024 / StudentNation / Zurie Pope

Proud Boys protest in Ohio

How Right-Wing Extremists Are Impacting Ohio Politics How Right-Wing Extremists Are Impacting Ohio Politics

Groups like “We the People Freedom Ohio” were once considered fringe. But since the Trump era, such organizations have gained an outsize role in the conservative movement.

Feb 6, 2024 / StudentNation / Zurie Pope

Cincinnati Ohio Palestine Protest

“We Are the Voices of Gazan Citizens Right Now” “We Are the Voices of Gazan Citizens Right Now”

Hundreds of Palestinian Americans and supporters from Cincinnati, Ohio, gathered in Ziegler Park. “My city no longer exists. My village is no longer there.”

Oct 20, 2023 / StudentNation / Zurie Pope

Ohio August Special Election Issue 1

Ohio Republicans Want to Rewrite the Rules to Thwart Abortion and LGBTQ Rights Ohio Republicans Want to Rewrite the Rules to Thwart Abortion and LGBTQ Rights

Conservative interest groups are pushing Issue 1, which would require a supermajority for any petition-based constitutional amendments to pass.

Jul 31, 2023 / StudentNation / Zurie Pope

2023 YDSA Conference

“Socialism Is the Future”: Inside the 2023 YDSA Conference “Socialism Is the Future”: Inside the 2023 YDSA Conference

In mid-April, hundreds of young socialists from around the country gathered at the Chicago Teachers Union for a weekend of education and debate.

May 19, 2023 / StudentNation / Zurie Pope

Kanye West

How Kanye West Helped to Embolden Anti-Semites on College Campuses How Kanye West Helped to Embolden Anti-Semites on College Campuses

The ADL recently tracked around 30 cases of anti-Semitic harassment, vandalism, and banner drops that directly reference Ye, many of which took place at high schools and universiti...

Mar 14, 2023 / StudentNation / Zurie Pope

It’s Time for Democrats to Actually Defend LGBTQ People It’s Time for Democrats to Actually Defend LGBTQ People

While the GOP’s crusade against the queer community intensifies, LGBTQ rights were scarcely mentioned during Biden’s State of the Union address.

Feb 13, 2023 / StudentNation / Zurie Pope

Proud Boys Protest

Drag Queens Were Targeted by the Proud Boys. Whom Did the Police Support? Drag Queens Were Targeted by the Proud Boys. Whom Did the Police Support?

Telegram messages from the Columbus Proud Boys suggest that defenders of the extremist hate group exist within the local police department.

Dec 16, 2022 / StudentNation / Zurie Pope

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