Activists and Advocates Masthead

Editor in chief Hatty Liu Chief of layout and design Jessica Xiao Layout editors Alex Badduke Tamkinat Mirza Photos and artwork Haidan Dong Copy editors Alex Badduke Brenda Chang Tamkinat Mirza Amanda Murphy Jessica Newfield Jasmine Stasiuk Riddell Jenna Topan Olivia Zeydler Contributing editors Juan Camilo-Velasquez Brenda Chang Pauline Chery Tiphaine Monroe Amanda Murphy Jessica … Continue reading →

Students take stand on Russian elections

LAUREN REDIES On March 4, 2012, Vladimir Putin was reelected to his third term as president of Russia. Discontent and outrage have spread across the Russian population, sparking riots and revolts against a government that the citizens believe is corrupt. Students are particularly active in these riots, with organized youth groups protesting against Putin and … Continue reading →

UPDATE: announcing your jhr executives for 2012-2013

We’re ecstatic to pass the baton to not one, but two talented editors-in-chief for the 2012-2013 school year. Congratulations to Jenna Topan and Olivia Zeydler! We also welcome the always excellent Lauren Redies on board as our new chief editor of layout and design! All three ladies were sterling members of this year’s Speak!  team. We sincerely enjoyed … Continue reading →

Censorship in China: a timeline

This timeline shows the history of the Internet in the People’s Republic of China (PRC) and various acts of censorship imposed on it by the PRC government. Censorship has limited freedoms of speech and expression, and numerous people have protested China’s restrictions. 1994 Internet Arrives in China for the First Time. January 23, 1996 China’s … Continue reading →