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Marching for (Climate) Change 2014: Social Movements and the College Student

AMY CARDOZA STAFF WRITER Throngs of people push through the crowded streets of Manhattan in a sea of colorful protest signs and even more colorful personalities. Amidst the sea of people chanting about “climate justice” and “global drama,” there I am standing among the crowd, dazed and confused. People, young and old alike thrusting signs into the air and chanting enthusiastically about how Obama is … Continue reading Marching for (Climate) Change 2014: Social Movements and the College Student

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People’s Climate March Suggests the Time Is Now

DEVIN KEAST STAFF WRITER From Perth, Australia to Johannesburg, South Africa, and from London, England to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, climate marches were held in 166 countries across the globe on Sept. 21 in the largest rally of its kind. But, the spotlight was on New York City, where organizers of The People’s Climate March have estimated this particular movement was more than 300,000 people strong, … Continue reading People’s Climate March Suggests the Time Is Now

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