katie smith @probablyreadit

independent reporter covering protests & social movements in NYC // likes & RTs ≠ endorsements // Tips? [email protected] or Signal @ katiesmith.42 katie-smith.me New York, NY Joined July 2016

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Oliya Scootercaster 🛴 @ScooterCasterNY

2 years ago

#NYC To get to a very limited spectator area at Israel Parade, attendees must go through security checks.

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katie smith @probablyreadit

2 years ago

I want to share my perspective on some of the recent claims surrounding my journalistic integrity. I do not make my personal beliefs central to my work. I simply report on what is happening. Other journalists choose to cover things differently, incorporating commentary into their coverage — we all have different approaches and opinions and that ultimately leads to better, more comprehensive, and accurate coverage as a whole. I, like many other journalists who cover protests of all kinds, choose to license my footage to news outlets of all different types and ideological leanings, something which has never been an issue until now. However, in doing so I always try and keep in mind how my footage could potentially be used to promote misinformation and in the past have decided not to license footage because there was a high likelihood it would be taken out of context. To me, ethical journalism demands a commitment to accuracy, impartiality, and the public interest, rather than personal or political biases. I always welcome constructive criticism and engaging in open dialogue, as that is what enables us to grow and learn. However, making inflammatory, one-sided public posts rather than trying to actually engage in a productive dialogue does nothing besides further divide people and promote hate, as evidenced by the fact that I have received numerous threats of violence against both myself and my family in the past 24 hours. To those who have supported me and continue to support me, thank you ❤️

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Columbia Daily Spectator @ColumbiaSpec

2 years ago

UPDATE: Protesters built a lifesize cardboard replica of an Mk-84 bomb, decorated with photos of top University leadership. Throughout the day, several alumni entered the “Revolt for Rafah” encampment and spoke with protesters. l8r.it/W6vw

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katie smith @probablyreadit

2 years ago

A view of the new ‘Revolt 4 Rafah’ solidarity encampment on the lawn at Columbia from Low Steps, where lunch is being served for alumni

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katie smith @probablyreadit

2 years ago

Organizers of the ‘Revolt 4 Rafah’ solidarity encampment at Columbia will be having a press conference on the lawn at 2pm today, although due to the campus being shut down to non-CUID holders it may take place outside the gates

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katie smith @probablyreadit

2 years ago

@elizejackson She’s a faculty member who was watching

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2 years ago

Columbia alumni receive a welcome bag with information about donations and gift planning Meanwhile, students in the ‘Revolt 4 Rafah’ encampment are calling on alumni to withhold donations until the university agrees to divestment

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LUKE2FREEDOM @L2FTV

2 years ago

Yesterday at the ‘Flood Brooklyn for Palestine’ protest, at least two protesters repelled on a rope from the top of the Brooklyn Library after hanging a big banner there reading ‘Free Palestine Divest From Genocide.’

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katie smith @probablyreadit

2 years ago

NOW: A Columbia alum yells at students in the encampment, asking whether they had to get stitches due to being injured by police One student responds that their friend had to get 8 stitches and the man retorts that he had to get 12 stitches after the 1968 protests

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katie smith @probablyreadit

2 years ago

NOW: Columbia University alumni stop to look at the new ‘Revolt 4 Rafah’ solidarity encampment established on the lawn One alum exclaimed angrily ‘they even have Dunkin Donuts!’ as he walked past Other alums have entered the encampment to speak with students

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2 years ago

NOW: A new ‘Revolt for Rafah’ solidarity encampment is up on the lawn at Columbia University The encampment was established last night and has since been barricaded with tables being used for alumni weekend

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katie smith @probablyreadit

2 years ago

Scenes from the pro-Palestine protest outside the Brooklyn Museum this afternoon 📸

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Joe Catron @jncatron

2 years ago

Two NYPD officers just arrived at Columbia University, site of the new #Revolt4Rafah encampment, and are talking to university staff outside the gate at 116th Street and Broadway.

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National Students for Justice in Palestine @NationalSJP

2 years ago

barricades going up!

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samaa • سما @samaakhullar

2 years ago

Public safety just came to try to violently rip tents off the ground. “You’re hurting her!”

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katie smith @probablyreadit

2 years ago

As an alumna, I’ve never been particularly interested in going to a Columbia reunion, but now I am! A ticket is $150, check my pinned tweet if you want to help me attend the reunion and cover the encampment

katie smith @probablyreadit

2 years ago

NOW: A new ‘Gaza Solidarity Encampment’ has been set up on the south lawn at Columbia University

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Azmat Khan @AzmatZahra

2 years ago

Columbia University’s “Gaza Solidarity Encampment” has been re-erected, just in time for Alumni Weekend:

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samaa • سما @samaakhullar

2 years ago

BREAKING: The Columbia University Gaza solidarity encampment is back just in time to disrupt Alumni Weekend on campus

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katie smith @probablyreadit

2 years ago

NOW: A new ‘Gaza Solidarity Encampment’ has been set up on the south lawn at Columbia University

Columbia Students for Justice in Palestine @ColumbiaSJP

2 years ago

BREAKING NEWS: WE ARE BACK! A group of Palestinian students supported by @ColumbiaBDS have established a new encampment amidst Columbia College’s alumni reunion #Revolt4Rafah