Kelly Chernin

Kelly Chernin has a Ph.D. from Pennsylvania State University. Her research focuses on the memory of social movements, and how this memory influences future democratic change in the wake of mass occupations.

Protesters hold placards and shout slogans during a rally against the extradition law proposal on June 9, 2019, in Hong Kong.
Social Justice

What's Driving the Anti-Extradition Protests in Hong Kong?

The now-suspended legislation to allow China to extradite Hong Kong citizens to the mainland has revealed concerns over the growing creep of Chinese government influence.