Topic: Protest

Why “No Kings” Was My First Protest
A legendary Philadelphia reporter (and Temple professor) exercised his First Amendment rights as a citizen, not press, last weekend.
By Linn Washington Jr.
How to Protest Safely in Philadelphia
Planning to attend a public demonstration? Know the rules, know your rights, and be safe
By Christina Griffith, Olivia Kram and Lauren McCutcheon
Protests Are Public Space Democracy IRL
While President Trump sends the military to quell ICE protests, a local civic leader has a reminder for all of us: Protest is not just a right; it’s politics
By Shawn McCaney
Ali Velshi On What is Happening in Los Angeles Right Now
The MSNBC host and Citizen board member breaks down the escalating situation and details the dangers of federalizing a state's National Guard
By Ali Velshi
Ali Velshi’s Guide to Resistance for Ordinary People
The MSNBC host and Citizen board member presents a basic guide to resisting authoritarianism for ordinary people
By Ali Velshi
Leadership In A Time of Protest
On the latest episode of How To Really Run A City, former mayors Michael Nutter and Kasim Reed catch up with Richmond Mayor Levar Stoney. NEW this episode: Watch the conversation
By Larry Platt
A Concerned Citizen Responds on Campus Protests
Citizen Co-founder Larry Platt’s column last week on the Penn protests sparked a lot of reaction. Here, one reader’s email in response, and their subsequent civil back and forth
By A Concerned Citizen and Larry Platt
Michael Smerconish on His Commencement Cancellation
Protesters pressured Dickinson College to cancel the local Sirius and CNN talk show host’s commencement address to graduates. Here, he responds
By Michael Smerconish
Free Speech … or Pro-Terrorist?
Professors and local pols like progressive Councilmembers Gauthier, Brooks and O’Rourke say they want to support Penn students’ rights to peaceful protest. But does their support of Gaza encampments turn a moral blind eye?
By Larry Platt
Everyone Has Much to Learn about Israel and Gaza
During Passover week a longtime university president reflects on antisemitism and threats to free speech on campus
By Elaine Maimon