Protesters say they will continue The Hong Kong extradition bill that sparked months of increasingly violent protests has officially been withdrawn by Chief Executive Carrie Lam. Although the bill was…
This Week Around the World Aug. 13–17
Aug. 13 Mchinji, Malawi: Three people were sentenced to death as punishment for killing someone with albinism. The three sentenced to death were found guilty of murder and possession of…
Mayor Ted Wheeler assembles coalition to denounce violence at Portland protests
Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler held a coalition at 10 a.m. on Aug. 14 at Pioneer Courthouse Square to denounce the violence at recent protests between far-right and far-left groups. The…
Hong Kong protests extradition bill
Protests have erupted in Hong Kong after the Chinese territory’s Chief Executive Carrie Lam proposed a new extradition bill that would allegedly assist in the closing of a year-old murder…
A ‘revolutionary escalation’ in Sudanese protests
After months of calling for a civilian-led government, Sudan’s protest leaders called for nighttime demonstrations in Khartoum amid the standoff with the ruling military council on June 17. Thousands of…
Extinction Rebellion calls for climate regulation
A new climate change movement, known as the Extinction Rebellion, is on the rise in European countries—the most recent protests in Central London resulted in the arrest of over 1,000…
Algerian president yields to protesters
Abdelaziz Bouteflika, who has been the Algerian president since 1999, yielded to protesters on March 11, announcing he will not seek a fifth term in office. Many Algerians have criticized…
‘Come on down, Governor Brown’
Oregon’s Democratic Socialists of America and the Oregon Poor People’s Campaign held a rally on the front steps of the state capitol building in Salem on May 21 to protest…
PSU community members welcome, resist Damore visit
As ex-Google employee James Damore prepares to visit campus on Saturday, Feb. 17 for a “We Need to Talk About Diversity” talk at Hoffman Hall, Portland State and greater Portland…
This week around the world Jan. 22–28
Jan. 22 Liberia: New president promises crackdown on corruption Former international soccer star George Weah has been sworn in as president in Liberia’s first peaceful transition of power since 1944….
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…