Peoples Dispatch

4 days ago | peoplesdispatch.org | Natalia Marques

Dozens of artists have signed onto a statement in support of pro-Palestine artist Kehlani following the cancellation of her performance in New York City scheduled for June 26 by the publicly-funded nonprofit organization behind the “SummerStage” concert series. The concert titled “Pride with Kehlani” was cancelled following pressure from the office of New York City Mayor Eric Adams, which threatened to revoke the license from the nonprofit organization which runs the concert series.

6 days ago | peoplesdispatch.org | Natalia Marques

Since coming into office on January 20, Trump has launched an aggressive campaign to gain access and control over land and minerals in regions across the world. This includes Trump’s proposal to use military force to seize Greenland, which is rich in mineral resources, its volte-face in US strategy regarding Ukraine to demand the country agree to a critical minerals deal in exchange for military aid, and the pursuit of a similar minerals deal with the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

1 week ago | peoplesdispatch.org | Natalia Marques

Pro-palestine law students at New York University have secured a major victory against the university administration’s attempts to silence protests. On May 4, the NYU administration confirmed that 31 law students who had been barred from campus and prohibited from sitting for final exams, unless they sign away their right to protest, are now permitted to take their exams.

1 week ago | peoplesdispatch.org | Natalia Marques

In cities across the US, including Atlanta, Philadelphia, New York City, Denver, Boston, and Los Angeles, thousands of workers took to the streets to mark International Workers’ Day and the broad and growing opposition to the Trump administration. Happening Now: Thousands of protesters gathered at Boston Common this May Day to rally against the Trump administration’s anti-immigrant policies.

1 week ago | peoplesdispatch.org | Natalia Marques

A CNN poll conducted by SSRS found that US President Donald Trump’s approval rating has dipped to an all-time low of 41% as he hits the 100-day mark of his presidency. This is lower than any recent US president at 100 days since 34th president Dwight D. Eisenhower, including Trump himself during his first term.