News analysis: Berkeley’s ‘Free Speech Week’ goes out with a whimper
The last rally for “Free Speech Week,” was uneventful. The 11 rallies in Berkeley since February, however, have catapulted some protesters to national prominence.
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‘Free Speech Week’ fizzles down to brief Milo Yiannopoulos appearance and $800,000 price tag for UC Berkeley
After student group the Berkeley Patriot withdrew its support for “Free Speech Week,” Yiannopoulos came to campus Sunday anyway, but only spoke to a crowd of 100.
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Berkeley Patriot cancels ‘Free Speech Week’; Milo plans a march on Sproul
The student group that had hoped to bring four days of speakers to the Cal campus has withdrawn its support for the event.
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