Editor's Note: Mac White has been correctly identified. He is the chairman of the Coles County Democrats, not the Coles County Board.
Members of the Charleston community held a demonstration and rally...
Around 128 members of the Charleston community came to Morton Park in heavy rain on Saturday to participate in the No Kings Day protests.
The protest occurred opposing the actions of President Donald...
The edge of Morton Park, which faces Lincoln Avenue in Charleston, was lined with protestors as part of the Hands Off! campaign on Saturday.
The protest had around 140 people present for the hour-long...
EIU’s courtyard in front of the library is deemed a free speech area, and as such, protesters are welcome to speak their minds on campus in this area.
However, March 7, a certain protester armed with...
Editor’s Note: This story was edited to include the full name of the protestor Chris Svochak. Previously, he had only identified himself as Chris.
A religious protestor on the Library Quad drew dozens...
The union representing Eastern clerical, dining and building service workers picketed over contract negotiations on Thursday, August 18.
As students moved in for a new academic year, the workers stood...
Following the incident involving racial hate posters that were found around campus, dozens of Eastern students, faculty and Charleston residents participated in a walkout on Wednesday to portray a message...
Around the world people are participating in Climate Strike 2019, including people in Charleston.
Approximately 70 people attended a rally against climate change at Morton Park Friday evening.
David...
Members of the Coles County community carried signs and lined up near Lincoln Avenue to protest immigration policies and white supremacy at Morton Park Thursday evening.
Mathematics professor Charles...
The first amendment is absolutely an integral and necessary part of our society, and we implore everyone to embrace it to its fullest.
And while we are glad people are exercising their right to free speech...
Days after they were shocked by Republican nominee Donald Trump winning the presidential race, students and community members convened on the Doudna Steps to protest the now-President Elect at a Unity...
![“I’ve been stressed, confused and shocked. We need to work together to make sure [Donald Trump] doesn't take away our rights”
- Maya Lee, sophomore psychology major, as she holds a sign that reads, “Build bonds, Not Walls.” Lee picked up her sign after speaking at unity rally protesting the president elect, Donald Trump Friday.](https://www.dailyeasternnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/TrumpRallyWEB-900x524.jpg)
