French Student Protesters Reclaim Marianne and the Monument à la République

A fluorescent yellow vest inscribed with "Police mutilate high schoolers" now adorns Marianne at the Monument à la République in Paris, placed there by student protesters. This garment highlights the injuries sustained by young demonstrators, such as a 14-year-old boy hurt by a tear gas grenade. Anna Lee and Phillip Pyle have covered these protests, drawing parallels to previous movements like Black Lives Matter. The current demonstrations echo the concerns of May 68, focusing on issues like inadequate school funding and the rising cost of living. The protests originated at Paris Nanterre University in March 1968, culminating in the occupation of the Sorbonne. The roundup also mentioned various cultural and political happenings, including a man's death at Frank Lloyd Wright's residence and You Hong-june's resignation from the National Museum of Korea.