Outraged that UC allows the far-right to harass their student populations under the childish ruse of “free speech,” the author and his friend go to a rally to protest. Sort of.
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Free speech lawsuit against UC Berkeley dismissed, but plaintiffs get another chance
The Berkeley College Republicans have a month to file a new complaint demonstrating that Cal suppressed conservative speech.
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News analysis: Berkeley’s ‘Free Speech Week’ goes out with a whimper
The last rally for “Free Speech Week,” was uneventful. The 11 rallies in Berkeley since February, however, have catapulted some protesters to national prominence.
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Berkeley teacher Yvette Felarca arrested at Patriot Prayer march
A right-wing rally and march and counterprotest at UC Berkeley on Tuesday afternoon ended with three arrests.
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Coalition holds march and brief UC Berkeley sit-in to protest white supremacy
The two-hour rally, march and sit-in was put on by a diverse coalition of 30 groups. A security detail blocked right-wing news operations from entering the rally area.
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Photo gallery: Yiannopoulos visit to Berkeley sparks protest
Berkeleyside contributing photographers documented the response to Milo Yiannopoulos’s visit to Berkeley on Sunday.
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14 arrests Sunday tied to Milo event
Authorities in Berkeley made at least 14 arrests Sunday in connection with an appearance at Cal by Milo Yiannopoulos.
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Watch: Milo Yiannopoulos comes to Cal
After a student group withdrew support for “Free Speech Week,” Milo Yiannopoulos showed up anyway Sunday.
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‘Free Speech Week’ fizzles down to brief Milo Yiannopoulos appearance and $800,000 price tag for UC Berkeley
After student group the Berkeley Patriot withdrew its support for “Free Speech Week,” Yiannopoulos came to campus Sunday anyway, but only spoke to a crowd of 100.
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Watch Cal press conference: ‘This university can’t turn a blind eye’ to safety
UC Berkeley spokesman Dan Mogulof and UC Berkeley Police Chief Margo Bennett gave a brief statement to the media on Sunday afternoon.
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Live blog: Milo escorted out of Cal as fans, protesters stampede behind him
Berkeleyside reporters and photographers were on scene at Telegraph Avenue and Bancroft Way prior for a protest and appearance by Milo Yiannopoulos and supporters.
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Milo Yiannopoulos on Berkeley plans: ‘I just won’t accept failure or defeat’
In an interview with Berkeleyside, the provocateur seemed calm and ready to march through campus to confront his opponents.