UPDATE: The original version of this story misidentified the person who attempted to steal the flags before they were burned, setting off a small fight at the event. Their name has been removed. ORIGINAL STORY: ITHACA, N.Y.—Protesters clashed again in Ithaca on Sunday, March 14, this time squaring off over support for police, Black Lives […]
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Rare Trump rally in Ithaca marked by stand-off with counter-protesters
Editor’s Note: This story contains language that some readers may find offensive. It was included to illustrate the rhetoric employed during protests on Saturday. ITHACA, N.Y. — Seeing Trump flags and pro-Republican paraphernalia is always a strange juxtaposition in downtown Ithaca, a notorious liberal stronghold, but Saturday saw likely the largest show of public support […]
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“Truth and Justice” rallies get new leadership, conflicts arise
ITHACA, N.Y. –– New leadership is taking charge of the weekly “Truth and Justice” rallies on the Ithaca Commons as Jordan Clemons, founder of the Unbroken Promise Initiative has handed over the emcee role to Yasmin Rashid, a previously quiet figure in the movement. Rashid’s leadership has not been an easy transition –– for two weeks, […]