Tamar Sarai

1 week ago | messenger-inquirer.com | Alexandra Martinez |Tamar Sarai

Alameda, CA (Prism)Donald Trump is the U.S. president-elect after winning 295 electoral votes as of Wednesday evening in one of modern history's most contentious and polarizing presidential contests. The issues ranged from economic inequality and climate change to national security and immigration, making the stakes especially high. Trump won over Vice President Kamala Harris in a race that saw heightened political divisions and deepening distrust in the democratic process.

1 month ago | prismreports.org | Tamar Sarai

Nearly three-dozen Uber and Lyft drivers remain banned from serving the Nashville International Airport (BNA) in retaliation for participating in a caravan protest outside the airport. The Feb. 14 caravan was held in support of a bill that would help rideshare drivers throughout the state. Tennessee HB 879, also introduced in the State Senate as SB 818, attempts to stymie the oversaturation of out-of-state rideshare drivers, which has negatively impacted Tennessee drivers.

2 months ago | truthout.org | Tamar Sarai

This story was originally published at Prism. Swarthmore College, a Quaker institution that has often championed protests and human rights, sanctioned 15 pro-Palestine student protesters on March 6, according to the college’s chapter of Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP). One graduating senior was suspended for allegedly using a bullhorn indoors, which the college categorized as “assault,” the students said.

2 months ago | prismreports.org | Tamar Sarai

Swarthmore College, a Quaker institution that has often championed protests and human rights, sanctioned 15 pro-Palestine student protesters on March 6, according to the college’s chapter of Students for Justice for Palestine (SJP). One graduating senior was suspended for allegedly using a bullhorn indoors, which the college categorized as “assault,” the students said. The Pennsylvania college issued warnings to five of the other students, and nine were placed on probation.

Mar 6, 2025 | prismreports.org | Tamar Sarai

Community members across New York City gathered at the People’s Forum on March 1 to discuss the harms of the family policing system and learn more about growing demands for reparative justice. Family policing comprises a consortium of agencies and government organizations, including Child Protective Services (CPS), the foster care system, and other services mandated by the court system.