For some people, Pride is a fun gathering that creates an opportunity to “safely” enjoy an environment filled with people who are like you. This isn’t the case for everyone….
Sudanese protesters call for new government after military coup
After a military coup resulting in the arrest of Sudan’s President Omar al-Bashir, thousands of protesters demanded the immediate transfer of power from the military council to a civilian-ruled government….
‘Climate comes before cash’
Norway’s Labour Party blocked oil exploration in the northern Lofoten Islands on April 5. Many Norwegian youth are now calling for a complete stop to oil drilling in the country….
‘We are scared, listen to us’
Thousands of young students throughout Europe are skipping school and gathering in protest, demanding immediate action against climate change. The protests began in August when 16-year-old Swedish climate activist Greta…
Protests in Nicaragua contribute to economic decline
Nicaragua’s economy has seen a $900 million deficit and has lost a total of 215,000 jobs, with 70,000 from the tourism industry as a result of university-led protests. The protests,…
Polish mayor’s death shocks a divided Poland
Paweł Adamowicz, the 53-year-old mayor of Gdansk, known for being a leading liberal critic of the populist right-wing national government, was stabbed on Jan. 14 during a televised charity event….
Raising up children
Hundreds of protesters gathered on Jan. 20 at Peninsula Park in North Portland for the “Reclaim MLK Annual March for Human Rights and Dignity,” organized by Don’t Shoot PDX. The…
Sudanese calling for food and freedom
The people of Atbara, Sudan took to the streets on Dec. 19 to protest the tripling of bread prices as a result of losing government bread subsidies in 2018. The…
Downtown protest declared civil disturbance
Another day of rallies filled Portland’s downtown park blocks on Nov. 17, sparking conflicts between members of various right- and left-wing groups days after city council rejected a proposed ordinance…
Arrests made at Occupy ICE PDX protest camp
Federal officers arrested eight people on the morning of Wednesday, July 11 near Portland’s Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility on SW Macadam Ave. during an altercation between officers and Occupy…
A look back at Vanguard’s 25 most read stories of 2017
It’s been a tumultuous year in general, so it might come as little surprise Portland State Vanguard’s most popular stories dealt with a rise in right-wing extremist activity. Whether it’s neo…