Sergio Olmos

investigative reporter, CalMatters

Sergio Olmos on KCRW

Billions in the UC system’s portfolio are tied to holdings targeted by pro-Palestinian protests. Plus, did CHP officers break California law during its UCLA encampment sweep?

Individual UC campuses hold little power over divestment, despite agreements

Billions in the UC system’s portfolio are tied to holdings targeted by pro-Palestinian protests. Plus, did CHP officers break California law during its UCLA encampment sweep?

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Protests against systemic racism continue. In LA, it’s been weeks since officials have enforced curfews and used tear gas on crowds.

In Portland, feds are arresting BLM protesters and putting them into unmarked vans

Protests against systemic racism continue. In LA, it’s been weeks since officials have enforced curfews and used tear gas on crowds.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

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