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Over the summer and into the fall, students, faculty, and staff participated in Die Ins to protest their colleges' re-opening plans. This week, we trace the history of the Die-In protest. Where did it come from? What are its advantages and limitations as a tool to push back against university administrations during the COVID-19 pandemic? 

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