If Cuomo Cuts Funding, CUNY Layoffs Will Be a ‘Bloodbath’ If Cuomo Cuts Funding, CUNY Layoffs Will Be a ‘Bloodbath’
Employees of New York City’s public colleges are already being hit by the governor’s proposed austerity budget.
May 20, 2020 / Ross Barkan
After 2 Brooklyn College Professors Spouted Hate, Students Want Restitution After 2 Brooklyn College Professors Spouted Hate, Students Want Restitution
Students pointed to a wider campus culture unfriendly to Latin American students and survivors of sexual assault.
Dec 6, 2018 / Skanda Kadirgamar
Meet the 8 Speakers Who Told College Graduates to ‘Demand Change’ Meet the 8 Speakers Who Told College Graduates to ‘Demand Change’
From Representative John Lewis to Linda Sarsour, these speakers reminded students of the importance of struggle.
Jun 2, 2017 / Brandon Jordan
Who Did Andrew Cuomo Leave Out of His ‘Tuition-Free’ Plan? Undocumented Students. Who Did Andrew Cuomo Leave Out of His ‘Tuition-Free’ Plan? Undocumented Students.
The majority of CUNY students take classes part-night or at night, making it virtually impossible to cross the 30 credit threshold.
May 30, 2017 / Brandon Jordan
Were these College Students Targeted for Disciplinary Action Because of their Pro-Palestine Politics? Were these College Students Targeted for Disciplinary Action Because of their Pro-Palestine Politics?
Sarah Aly and Tom DeAngelis were well-known activists with Brooklyn College's Students for Justice in Palestine. Then they were falsely accused of anti-Semitism.
Sep 8, 2016 / Aviva Stahl
De Blasio Praises Israel, Quietly De Blasio Praises Israel, Quietly
In an address closed to the press and not even on his official schedule, the mayor said defending Israel is part of his job.
Jan 24, 2014 / Jarrett Murphy
A New Consensus on Public Space and ‘Free’ Speech on Israel/Palestine in New York City A New Consensus on Public Space and ‘Free’ Speech on Israel/Palestine in New York City
The LGBT Center and a host of high-profile New York City politicians have endorsed open debate of Israel-Palestine—only with ritual support for Israel's policies.
Feb 22, 2013 / Lisa Duggan
University Presidents—Speak Out! University Presidents—Speak Out!
Where are their voices on the major issues of the day?
Feb 20, 2013 / Feature / Scott Sherman
New York Dems Shouldn’t Make Political Hay of Brooklyn College’s Panel on BDS New York Dems Shouldn’t Make Political Hay of Brooklyn College’s Panel on BDS
Democrats’ condemnation of the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions discussion at Brooklyn College displays their concern for election results, not “academic freedom.”
Feb 5, 2013 / Katha Pollitt
Brooklyn College President Defends BDS Forum Brooklyn College President Defends BDS Forum
"it is incumbent upon us to uphold the tenets of academic freedom and allow our students and faculty to engage in dialogue and debate on topics they may choose, even those with whi...
Feb 4, 2013 / StudentNation