Journalists covering protests in US risk getting caught up in police kettling tactic
Journalists caught in kettles can face lengthy periods of legal uncertainty, high legal costs, and job insecurity, particularly if equipment is seized.
Off of Tompkins Square Park, a site of women’s tragedy and agency
For over a century, young women—girls, really—with direct connections to 315 East 10th Street faced kidnapping, gaslighting, theft, rape, prostitution, and abuse, but in many cases also found the fortitude to fight back.
US diversity visa recipients say programme must stay
Immigrants who came to the US through the programme say they’re disheartened by Trump’s call to end it.
New York attack: Interfaith vigil expresses grief
New Yorkers gather to show grief in the wake of deadly attack that has instilled fears in the Muslim community.
New European-led initiative against terrorism online could suppress dissent
A new partnership between leaders in the internet industry and leaders from France, Italy and the UK to address internet terrorism raises specter of criminalizing ideology.
Conflict prevention: Will the United Nations return to its roots?
The secretary general is an advocate for reform. But change will not be easy and the case of Bosnia shows how complex peacebuilding can be.
You can live in Brooklyn for $500 a month– If you don’t mind dumpster duty
Bed-Stuy is home to dozens of housing collectives, providing community and low-cost housing to radicals, anti-capitalists, and environmentalists.
Watch: Dancing in New York’s Bohemia
The city’s Czech and Slovak communities turn out for an evening of ballroom dancing, wine and revelry.