Anthony Ballas

Oct 5, 2023 | proteanmag.com | Anthony Ballas

Anthony Ballas[Ed. note: The following piece by Anthony Ballas was initially supposed to take the form of an interview with philosopher Divya Dwivedi. In light of the the political situation in India, however, Dwivedi has been advised to refrain from interviews, fearing retaliation from India’s right-wing government. Ballas has instead converted his initial text into the one published here.

Aug 13, 2023 | truthout.org | Anthony Ballas |Mohan J Dutta |Jeff Melnick

Part of the SeriesChallenging the Corporate UniversityIn a single academic year, political and judicial leaders have escalated their anti-democratic, anti-educational movement aimed at dismantling higher education’s focus on diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI), initiating a furiously paced rejection of racial, sexual and ethnic diversity — as well as basic humanity.

Jul 22, 2023 | truthout.org | Pranav Jani |Zane McNeill |Ngakiya Camara |Anthony Ballas

Ohioans invested in the integrity and well-being of public universities across the state breathed a sigh of relief in late June after Ohio Senate Bill 83 — Republicans’ big push to overhaul higher education across the state — failed in its bid to become law before the summer recess began.

Jun 15, 2023 | peoplesworld.org | Anthony Ballas

AURORA, Colo.—Hundreds gathered in front of police headquarters here Friday, June 8, to march in support of the family of Jor’Dell Richardson, a 14-year-old boy shot and killed by Aurora police on June 1. Prior to the march, which shut down the streets of downtown, Richardson’s family held a press conference, addressing the APD’s use of deadly force and alleged mishandling of the investigation.