An Introspection of my Immigrant Identity

Written by Najwa Jamal “Najwa? That’s such an exotic name!” “If you’re from Africa, then why are you white?” A line from Mean Girls? Yes. Something that has actually been said to me? Also yes. Exotic. Interesting. Cool. These are only the most popular responses I’ll receive upon introducing myself. A tight lipped smile and […]

Activist Spotlight: Lexi Parra

Written by Maeve McKaig Lexi Parra has been working as a community organizer on Bard’s campus since her first year in Annandale. Now a senior photography and human rights major, activism and organizing work has become an integral part of Parra’s life, both personally and professionally. Her work has ranged from on-campus discussion and education […]

Book Talk with Author Samuel E. Abrams: Education and the Commercial Mindset

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Know Your Rights!

The People’s March for Education Justice: An FAQ

Written by Hannah Lomele Defend Public Education! On March 4, we need YOU to join students, teachers, parents and community members across New York State as we come together for the People’s March for Education Justice. Black, Brown, immigrant, refugee, low-income, LGBTQIA students, English Language Learners, homeless students and students with special needs are all […]

Resisting Together: Symposium on Grassroots Political Action in the 19th Congressional District

Written by Xaver Kandler On a beautiful Sunday afternoon, when most people would usually be taking a long walk or sitting in the sun on their porches, over one hundred community members, students, and staff filled one of the largest Bard College lecture halls to discuss how to resist together. The event, titled Resisting Together: […]

Close the LLC Loophole

Written by Connor Boehme Campaign Finance Reform has become more and more a bipartisan issue over the last year with large sections of the Republican base joining progressive Democrats in demanding that the influence of big money and lobbyists be curtailed. New York, often thought to be a progressive state, lags behind much of the […]