STATEMENT - People Power United's statement on the college protests
🗽A well informed citizenry is the best defense against tyranny.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 1, 2024
In response to college protests happening around the country, People Power United - a progressive grassroots group - issued the following statement:
As a grassroots progressive organization we support the right to assemble and the right to protest.
Additionally, we have and will continue to champion a cease-fire in the Israel-Hamas war, a return of the hostages, aid being provided to refugees displaced by the war, a pathway to a two state solution, and accountability for anyone accused of war crimes.
Lastly, we do not condone the destruction of property or physical harm to any one trying to exercise their right to protest.
Universities and Colleges are a beacon for open discourse and should encourage the right to assemble, the right to protest, and the right to disagree. Universities and Colleges should not tolerate destruction of property or harm to individuals on their campus and are well within their rights to ask for security to remove anyone causing such disruption.
There is no power like that of the people, and People Power United stands ready to protect our communities against any and all injustices," said Laurie Woodward García of People Power United.
Resources
https://apnews.com/live/college-protests-palestine-updates
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