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Dan McGlynn

Dan McGlynn is an investigative reporter covering social movements and institutional power in western Massachusetts. He can be reached at danmcglynn@protonmail.com. Follow him on Instagram @danmcglynn_ or on X @danmcglynn_.

A state police officer points pepper spray at pro-Palestine demonstrators during the university's crackdown on a protest encampment on May 7, 2024.

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UMass Seeking Felony Riot Charges Against Palestine Activists

The fallout continues from UMass' protest encampment crackdown. Records show the police response cost at least tens of thousands of dollars.

Dusty Christensen, Story Young, Dan McGlynn and tommy leeAugust 8, 2024

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Weapons, Fossil Fuels, Illegal Settlements: Inside UMass’ Investment Portfolio

As UMass backs out of a commitment to consider divestment, a Shoestring investigation reveals its endowment has millions indirectly invested in defense contractors and...

Dan McGlynnJune 12, 2024

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“Be Revolutionary”: Pro-Palestine Demonstrations Interrupt UMass Chancellor’s Inauguration

Students and faculty protested Javier Reyes' ceremony, calling for divestment from weapons manufacturers.

Dan McGlynnApril 27, 2024

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Putting Raytheon on Trial: Arrested UMass Students Channel University’s Radical History

Recent pro-Palestine protests at UMass Amherst take cues from successful campaigns against on-campus CIA recruitment in the '80s.

Dan McGlynnFebruary 20, 2024

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