Heather Heyer

Students march and rally on Columbia University campus in support of a protest encampment supporting Palestinians, in New York City, U.S., April 29, 2024.

REWRITING HISTORY

Trump Is Wrong. Columbia Isn’t Anything Like Charlottesville

I survived the deadly violence in Charlottesville, and am now a postdoctoral research scholar at Columbia University. To compare the two is unwarranted—and unconscionable.

Michael Gould-Wartofsky

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‘MAKE A DIFFERENCE’

Heather Heyer’s Mom Wants America to Wake Up to Fascism

In a candid interview to mark the fifth anniversary of Heather Heyer’s death, her mom Susan Bro talks about the ascent of white supremacy, grief, and her resolve to fight bigotry.

Tim Teeman

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Cheers Erupt as Statue of Robert E. Lee Is Finally Gone

Charlottesville planned to remove the statue in the wake of the “Unite the Right” protest but it was held up for years in legal battles.

Rachel Olding

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Where Running Over Protesters Could Become Legal

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is dusting off a right-wing playbook to give violence a legal seal of approval.

Kelly Weill

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3 More Alleged Neo-Nazis Held Ahead of VA Gun Rally: Report

Georgia men reportedly also connected to hate group The Base arrested on conspiracy to commit murder charges days ahead of Richmond gun-rights rally.

Pilar Melendez

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‘EXTINGUISH HATRED’

Heather Heyer’s Mom Files Suit Against C’ville Car Attacker

“We want to show others that there are serious consequences for actions of hatred and violence,” Susan Bro said of case against James Alex Fields Jr.

Jamie Ross