By Anum Hussain — 01/29/11
The protest march about the situation in Egypt went from Harvard Square in Cambridge to Faneuil Hall in downtown Boston. It all started Thursday night when 23-year-old Marihan Hashesh had a plan to show fellow Egyptians that the United States is behind them.
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One Teacher’s Thoughts About Health Care
By Meaghan Corson — 10/02/10
Tom Bennett is a teacher from Staten Island, New York. He had a lot to say about education reform, but he also shared his concerns about the nation’s health care.
Youth Rally Presents Many Concerns
By Meaghan Corson — 10/02/10
Hundreds joined together at the One Nation’s youth rally. The younger crowd is interested in the same issues as much any other age group. Equal rights, education, and jobs were their main concerns.
Teachers Say They Cannot Do Their Jobs
By Mumbi-Michelle Kimani — 10/02/10
Teachers, students and education specialists gathered today for the One Nation rally in Washington D.C. They are blaming a lack of resources are keeping public schools from improving. So they are demanding more help especially with funding.
Young Undocumented Immigrant Rallies for American Dream
By Anaridis Rodriguez — 10/02/10
Erika Andiola was one of the many undocumented immigrants making her voice heard around the nation’s capitol this morning. Andiola is a Mexican immigrant who came to the United States when she was 11 years old. She is now a grown woman with a degree in psychology from Arizona State. Andiola speaks perfect English but has yet to fulfill her American dream.
What Is Coming Next For The One Nation Supporters
By Meaghan Corson — 10/02/10
Change and awareness are the takeaway words from today’s One Nation march event.
Buses Had To Contend With Bad Weather for One Nation
By Meaghan Corson — 10/02/10
Hundreds of buses carried demonstrators into Washington, D.C. today from across the country. Most of the travelers had endured hours upon hours on those buses to be here and voice their concerns.
Financial Reform Takes Center Stage At One Nation Rally
By Nicholas Garlow — 10/02/10
Those in attendance at today’s One Nation March believe that reforms in sectors like education and labor are possible only if the economy is first reformed.
Massive Crowd Packs into D.C.
By Anaridis Rodriguez — 10/02/10
It’s past 2 in the afternoon and attendees are still trying to make their way to the Lincoln Memorial for the One Nation Rally which started awhile ago.