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Larry: The Real Bernie Bro

Håvard Yttredal speaks with Larry Sanders, Bernie’s brother, about growing up in Brooklyn’s radical Jewish community, their family, and why he wants Bernie supporters abroad to vote in the Democratic Global Primary.

Students protest at Oxford Sustainability Awards

The students rose from their seats to display a sign that read “Still investing in fossil fuels??” as Vice-Chancellor Louise Richardson opened the event at the Sheldonian Theatre.

Wadham commits to full divestment from coal and tar sands

The decision is a major victory for student campaigners, who have been pressuring colleges and the University to withdraw financial support for the fossil fuel, tobacco and arms industries.

Police accused of “lying” about confiscation of boat race protesters’ banner

Oxford Climate Justice Campaign (OCJC) and Zero Carbon (ZC) have presented evidence which contradicts statements made by the Metropolitan Police in the aftermath of the incidents during Sunday’s Boat Race.

Police prevent climate activists from dropping banner over boat race

Protesters told Cherwell that the police officers justified the searches with claims of protection from terrorism.

Environmental damage, human rights abuses, and nukes: St Anne’s dodgy investments revealed

The corporations have been accused of selling arms to Saudi Arabia, causing huge environmental damage, and committing human rights abuses

St John’s JCR declares war on LMH

The motion retaliates against LMH's declaration of war on Sweden

College JCRs discuss funding Irish students to vote in referendum

The minutes of the Christ Church meeting, seen by Cherwell, showed that some students were concerned the motion was "irrelevant", as there were only two JCR members eligible to receive funding.

LMH calls for fossil fuel divestment

The motion urged the college to divest from companies on the Carbon Underground 200 list