By Ava Blando, Smith College Tomorrow, unions and their allies—including us, students—will mark May Day 2026 with bold actions across the country. Why does it matter for students to take action alongside unions this May Day? Amidst the threat of authoritarianism in the United States, May Day 2026 is about strengthening pillars of resistance to…

WASHINGTON, D.C. — This Friday, November 7, students, faculty and campus workers across more than 100 college and university campuses will hold nonviolent actions under the banner of “Students Rise Up” to reject broad attacks on higher education’s freedom to learn, speak and organize.  The national campaign comes as the White House extends its “loyalty oath” (initially…