The Activist Newsletter
New College students protesting for Climate Action in Downtown, Sarasota.

The Activist Newsletter

Throughout this week (12/4–12/11), activists have the opportunity to participate in strikes, film festivals and panel discussions. Read on if you want to get involved in the community regarding environmental activism, local politics and healthcare reform. Thursday, Dec. 5 Medicare for All Town Hall @…

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Digital Scholarship Studio Labs available next semester
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Digital Scholarship Studio Labs available next semester

This Spring, Digital Humanities Librarian Cal Murgu, joined by Digital Scholarship Library Fellow and second-year Atalay Kutlay, will be offering students, faculty and staff a valuable opportunity to study works within databases, perform computational analysis and dive into the world of geocoding through an educational…

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“Visions of the Black Experience” brings noteworthy film and talk series to Sudakoff Conference Center
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“Visions of the Black Experience” brings noteworthy film and talk series to Sudakoff Conference Center

From Dec. 5 to Dec. 7, New College’s Black Student Union (BSU), in collaboration with the Sarasota Film Festival, the Manasota Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH) and several other local groups, will present members of the Sarasota community with…

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The Activist Newsletter
Lock Up Killer Cops

The Activist Newsletter

Throughout this week (11/27–12/4), activists have the opportunity to participate in group discussions, panels and donation events. Read on if you want to get involved in the community regarding activist journalism, feminism and LGBTQ+ support. Thursday, Nov. 28 10th Annual ALSO Youth  Turkey Trot @…

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Activist Newsletter
Lock Up Killer Cops

Activist Newsletter

Throughout this week (11/20-11/27), activists have the opportunity to participate in group discussions, strikes and trainings. Read on if you want to get involved in the community regarding LGBTQ+ rights and representation, disability justice and climate action. Thursday, Nov. 21 Dialogue on Disability Justice within…

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The Activist Newsletter
New College students protesting for Climate Action in Downtown, Sarasota.

The Activist Newsletter

Throughout this week (11/13-11/20), activists have the opportunity to participate in workshops, volunteer events and protests. Read on if you want to get involved in the community regarding sustainability, community organizing and national politics. Thursday, Nov. 14 Sustainable Communities Workshop @ 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Girl…

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Progression of parental consent bill in Florida Legislature poses possible threat to youth reproductive rights
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Progression of parental consent bill in Florida Legislature poses possible threat to youth reproductive rights

On Tuesday, Oct. 22, the Florida House Health and Human Services Committee voted 12-6 in favor of advancing House Bill (HB) 265/Senate Bill (SB) 404, otherwise known as the Parental Notice of and Consent for Abortion Act, through a single-committee stop, effectively fast-tracking the bill…

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