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The last time I saw my father was the night I almost lost my mother. I try not to think of that night because it reminds me of my father. I can’t tell you much about him since he decided it was best for me to grow up without a father. Read More
My name is Nathen, I was assigned male at birth, I now identify as non-binary. I’ve outgrown many oppressive and ignorant ideologies that were taught to me. My parents taught me to resolve conflict with violence, I would fight with other kids frequently. Read More
As protests break out on the campuses of universities across the country in support of Palestine, local organizers and students come together to make their thoughts known here in local Merced. Similar to many other students across the United States, such as on campuses at UC Berkeley, UC Irvine and Columbia University, UC Merced has set up camp with a clear message to the regents of California. Read More
encampment merced palestine ucmerced youthAl-Quds Day also known as Jerusalem Day is an annual event held since 1979 in support of Palestine and the opposition of the Israelí occupation of Jerusalem. Al-Quds day is usually marked by protests and demonstrations all around the world to not only show solidarity to Palestine, but to raise awareness about the ongoing Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Read More
Al Quds merced youthWe’Ced youth reporters practice their media analysis by dissecting the song “Reagan” by political activist, Killer Mike. “The ballot or the bullet, some freedom or some bulls— Will we ever do it big, or keep just settling for little s—“ Ballot or a bullet referring to voting or rebelling over the promise of freedom or some bull— Will we see change or settle for the two parties and their false promises “We brag on having bread, but none of us are bakers We all talk having greens, but none of us own acres“ People brag about having wealth and are nowhere near the 1% of billionaires, there is no “middle class”. Read More
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