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#immigration-enforcement
fromScary Mommy
2 months ago
US politics

What To Do To Prep For A Protest With Your Teen

Widespread protests and student walkouts demand ICE abolition and create parental dilemmas over permitting teen participation amid potential school penalties and safety risks.
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 months ago
US politics

Activists are aiming for a national economic blackout to protest ICE. Here's how you can help. - LGBTQ Nation

Activists across the U.S. call a national general strike to protest federal immigration enforcement, urging people to stay home, boycott purchases, and close businesses and schools.
US politics
fromAxios
2 hours ago

ICE detention center expansion sparks national protest

Demonstrators oppose immigration enforcement and demand transparency and community consent for detention plans amid ICE's expansion efforts.
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 months ago
US politics

Activists are aiming for a national economic blackout to protest ICE. Here's how you can help. - LGBTQ Nation

#climate-change
Mental health
fromFortune
18 hours ago

Climate activists realize that it's a bad look to be an 'eco-pooper,' embrace joy for a change | Fortune

Activists are using joy and community to combat climate change instead of focusing on sacrifice and doom.
Mental health
fromFortune
18 hours ago

Climate activists realize that it's a bad look to be an 'eco-pooper,' embrace joy for a change | Fortune

Activists are using joy and community to combat climate change instead of focusing on sacrifice and doom.
Social justice
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 hours ago

UK rights groups slam authoritarian' conviction of pro-Palestine activists

Convictions of Ben Jamal and Chris Nineham highlight an authoritarian shift in the UK's approach to protest and threaten democratic rights.
#protest
Brooklyn
fromTruthout
18 hours ago

Protest Targets Capital One to Demand Bank Ends Loans to Israeli Weapons Company

Protesters demonstrated against Capital One's loan to Elbit Systems, demanding the bank cease funding Israel's largest weapons manufacturer.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
2 weeks ago

15 arrested in anti-ICE Passover protest takeover of Palantir's Manhattan lobby | amNewYork

Fifteen protesters were arrested after occupying Palantir's lobby during a Passover seder to condemn ICE operations.
London politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

Police begin arrests at UK protest against Palestine Action ban

Hundreds protested in Trafalgar Square against the ban on Palestine Action, leading to arrests and calls for free speech and government accountability.
Boston
fromBoston.com
2 weeks ago

Protesters in downtown Boston demand 'complete end' to 'illegal wars' with Iran, Lebanon

Demonstrators in Boston protested against U.S. military actions in Iran and Lebanon, calling them illegal and unjustifiable.
London
fromwww.standard.co.ukarticle
3 weeks ago

What protests are taking place in London this weekend?

Two linked protests in London this weekend focus on solidarity with Palestinians and opposition to the far right, addressing climate and social issues.
Left-wing politics
fromwww.amny.com
1 day ago

16 climate activists arrested outside of Trump Tower during protest over Trump admin's domestic terror probe against them | amNewYork

Sixteen climate activists were arrested outside Trump Tower for protesting against a DOJ investigation they deemed unjust.
fromState of the Planet
19 hours ago

Why Climate Work Is Community Work

"The responders weren't just FEMA, it was people taking up direct collections for food, for clothing; it was a community response."
Online Community Development
Environment
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 day ago

On Earth Day, remember the people defending the planet

Grassroots activists play a crucial role in environmental victories, often unrecognized, yet their efforts lead to significant change and protection of ecosystems.
#human-rights
fromwww.aljazeera.com
18 hours ago
World news

ACLU, Amnesty lead 120 rights groups issuing US World Cup travel advisory'

Travel advisory issued for 2026 FIFA World Cup due to deteriorating human rights in the US.
fromwww.dw.com
3 days ago
World politics

Amnesty International paints a grim picture

Human rights violations are increasing globally, with perpetrators often unpunished, according to Amnesty International's report for 2025.
World politics
fromwww.dw.com
3 days ago

Amnesty International paints a grim picture

Human rights violations are increasing globally, with perpetrators often unpunished, according to Amnesty International's report for 2025.
Science
fromPsychology Today
1 day ago

Earth Day Came Early This Year

The Overview Effect transforms humanity's perspective on Earth, fostering unity and inspiring environmental action through space exploration.
Higher education
fromNature
1 day ago

Thousands of Harvard graduate students strike - bringing research to a halt

Graduate student workers at Harvard University have gone on strike for better wages and protections, significantly impacting teaching and research activities.
Women in technology
fromAdvocate.com
1 day ago

The global assault on women is an assault on all of us

Solidarity against global patriarchy is essential to combat the normalization of sexual violence and protect women's autonomy.
#environmental-justice
Fundraising
fromThe Nation
2 days ago

How California's Kids Are Taking On Big Oil

Atticus Jackson founded a Sunrise Movement chapter to advocate for environmental justice after experiencing the devastating Palisades fire in California.
Non-profit organizations
fromTruthout
1 day ago

Indigenous Activists Decry "Data Colonialism" of AI Boom in Their Communities

The AI industry's data center expansion poses significant threats to Indigenous communities and the environment, according to activist Krystal Two Bulls.
Fundraising
fromThe Nation
2 days ago

How California's Kids Are Taking On Big Oil

Atticus Jackson founded a Sunrise Movement chapter to advocate for environmental justice after experiencing the devastating Palisades fire in California.
Non-profit organizations
fromTruthout
1 day ago

Indigenous Activists Decry "Data Colonialism" of AI Boom in Their Communities

The AI industry's data center expansion poses significant threats to Indigenous communities and the environment, according to activist Krystal Two Bulls.
fromBoston.com
1 day ago

17 charged in Randolph street takeover that occurred last fall

"Participants blocked intersections to allow the drivers to perform the stunts, while spectators surrounded the scene and recorded videos for social media, police said."
Boston
World politics
fromIndependent
2 days ago

Mary Regan: After folding easily in the face of the fuel protests, the government now faces similar pressures from trade unions

Unions are presenting demands following the government's response to fuel protests.
UK politics
fromIndependent
2 days ago

Roderic O'Gorman: By paying fuel protesters' 'ransom' on carbon tax, the Government has set a dangerous precedent

The carbon tax supports essential government programs like social protection payments and the Warmer Homes Scheme.
UK news
fromIndependent
3 days ago

Death-threats, external agitators and political rows - Fall-out erupts following Rosslare fuel protest blockade

An outside element infiltrated the Wexford demonstration, leading to death threats and the need for police involvement.
fromTruthout
3 days ago

As Fuel Protests Sweep Ireland, the Left Points to Imperialism as the Culprit

As of April 16, the International Energy Agency reported that Europe has around six weeks left of jet fuel amid the ongoing war on Iran. This comes on the heels of a seven-day long blockade of major roadways by a decentralized coalition of farmers, truckers, agricultural contractors, and others in protest of skyrocketing fuel prices in Ireland.
Europe news
SF politics
fromIndependent
3 days ago

David W Higgins: There was more to the fuel protests than diesel prices - liberalism had gone too far

The Government is perceived as disconnected from parts of society, with minimal distinction between centrists and Social Democrats.
Europe politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 days ago

Who will shape the global agenda the left or far right?

Left-leaning leaders in Barcelona and far-right figures in Milan represent opposing political perspectives on democracy and regulation in Europe.
Germany news
fromThe Local Germany
5 days ago

Thousands rally across Germany to call for faster green shift

Thousands protested in Germany for a faster transition to renewable energy, criticizing the government for hindering progress towards climate goals.
#palestine-action
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

More than 200 arrests at Palestine Action protest

Over 200 arrests occurred during a London protest against the ban on Palestine Action, highlighting ongoing tensions surrounding the group's legal status.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

More than 200 arrests at Palestine Action protest

Over 200 arrests occurred during a London protest against the ban on Palestine Action, highlighting ongoing tensions surrounding the group's legal status.
Toronto startup
fromwww.cbc.ca
6 days ago

Toronto tenants launch new citywide union amid ongoing rent crisis and affordability concerns | CBC News

Toronto renters are launching a citywide tenants union to improve living conditions and address rising rental costs.
#chi-osse
Brooklyn
fromTheGrio
1 day ago

NYC council member Chi Osse arrested during Brooklyn anti-eviction protest

Chi Ossé was arrested during an anti-eviction protest in Brooklyn, highlighting concerns over deed theft and housing issues in New York City.
NYC politics
fromAdvocate.com
1 day ago

New York City Council Member Chi Osse arrested at Brooklyn anti-eviction protest

Council Member Chi Ossé was arrested during an anti-eviction protest in Brooklyn, advocating against deed theft affecting Black homeowners.
Brooklyn
fromTheGrio
1 day ago

NYC council member Chi Osse arrested during Brooklyn anti-eviction protest

Chi Ossé was arrested during an anti-eviction protest in Brooklyn, highlighting concerns over deed theft and housing issues in New York City.
NYC politics
fromAdvocate.com
1 day ago

New York City Council Member Chi Osse arrested at Brooklyn anti-eviction protest

Council Member Chi Ossé was arrested during an anti-eviction protest in Brooklyn, advocating against deed theft affecting Black homeowners.
Left-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

Trump Celebrates as Iran Reverses Course on 8 Female Protesters Set to Be Hanged: Respected My Request'

Iran agreed to free eight female protesters from execution after President Trump requested a halt to their planned executions.
NYC politics
fromIntelligencer
1 day ago

Brooklyn Councilman Arrested, Thrown to Ground at Anti-Eviction Protest

City Councilmember Chi Ossé was arrested while defending a constituent from eviction in Brooklyn.
#earth-day
fromFast Company
2 days ago
Environment

Earth Day is more important than ever in 2026: Here's a list of notable events happening around the world

Environment
fromFast Company
2 days ago

Earth Day is more important than ever in 2026: Here's a list of notable events happening around the world

Earth Day promotes environmental awareness and responsibility, originating in 1970, and continues to inspire global celebrations and actions for a healthier planet.
Social justice
fromThe Nation
1 day ago

Earth Day Was Born in Protest

Earth Day celebrations have shifted from protests to various activities, highlighting the need for journalists to understand the role of protest in environmental advocacy.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 days ago

Is Bangladesh killing reforms introduced after student-led protests?

Bangladesh's parliament has rolled back key reforms aimed at increasing government accountability, raising concerns about democratic backsliding.
Online Community Development
fromTruthout
4 days ago

Want to Resist a Data Center? These Organizers Share How They Did It.

Local communities in the U.S. are resisting the construction of data centers due to environmental concerns and corporate influence.
#activism
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
4 days ago

Eight activists charged after Crown Jewels and The Ritz targeted

Eight activists face charges for criminal damage related to protests at The Ritz and the Crown Jewels in London.
Left-wing politics
fromsfist.com
3 days ago

Activists Unfurl Anti-Israel Banner on Twin Peaks

Activists displayed a banner on Twin Peaks demanding an end to US aid to Israel, blaming Israel for escalating conflicts in the Middle East.
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
4 days ago

Eight activists charged after Crown Jewels and The Ritz targeted

Eight activists face charges for criminal damage related to protests at The Ritz and the Crown Jewels in London.
Left-wing politics
fromsfist.com
3 days ago

Activists Unfurl Anti-Israel Banner on Twin Peaks

Activists displayed a banner on Twin Peaks demanding an end to US aid to Israel, blaming Israel for escalating conflicts in the Middle East.
Environment
fromPsychology Today
1 day ago

Suffering from Eco-Paralysis? Here's What You Can Do

Many Americans feel climate distress and eco-paralysis, which can lead to action and improved mental health through engagement with climate emotions.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Arrests fuel fears among Madagascar's gen Z protesters that new regime no better than one they overthrew

The arrest of Gen Z activists in Madagascar raises concerns about the military regime's respect for fundamental freedoms and its connection to the previous government.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

The anti-ICE resistance is working | Judith Levine

Resistance in politics mirrors physical resistance, slowing government actions and generating public response, as seen in the backlash against Trump's deportation efforts.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
13 hours ago

US professors sue university over arrest during pro-Palestine protest

The judicial system would find that Emory failed to protect its students, to protect its staff, to protect the educational mission of the university, said philosophy professor Noelle McAfee, one of the plaintiffs.
Social justice
Europe news
fromIrish Independent
1 week ago

Government will only announce supports once 'blockades end' but protesters vow to continue until they 'get a result'

A standoff occurred between Gardaí and fuel protestors blocking access to a Cork refinery, impacting emergency service fuel deliveries.
Environment
fromEarth911
2 days ago

Most Americans Are Worried About the Environment. Is Congress?

More Americans believe the environment is in poor condition and want increased government action to address environmental issues.
Online Community Development
fromTruthout
1 week ago

What Do Authoritarians Fear Most? People Who Stick Up for Each Other.

Solidarity among communities is essential for resilience against economic and social pressures exacerbated by conflict and local challenges.
fromTruthout
17 hours ago

Hundreds Protest Against Citizens Bank Over Ties to ICE Prison Partners

A group of organizations calling themselves the De-ICE Citizens Bank Coalition is demanding that the bank end its relationship with ICE, specifically by halting its financial ties with CoreCivic and The GEO Group, prison corporations that work on behalf of the federal agency.
Social justice
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Over 200 people arrested at Palestine Action demonstration

The Independent provides critical coverage of key issues like reproductive rights and climate change, emphasizing the importance of accessible journalism.
Europe politics
fromIrish Independent
1 week ago

Protesters vow blockades to continue until they 'get a result' as human chain blocks oil lorry from Cork refinery

Ireland faces severe oil supply issues due to blockades, with the government focusing on food production and haulage support instead of cost-of-living measures.
NYC LGBT
fromTruthout
3 weeks ago

Millions Join "No Kings" Protests in One of Largest US Rallies

Up to 8 million Americans participated in nationwide No Kings protests against President Trump's agenda on March 28, 2026.
Social justice
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

What is May Day Strong, the no work, no school, no shopping' protests against Trump?

May Day Strong aims to unite labor and community organizations for a nationwide protest against Trump administration policies on May 1.
#no-kings
Washington DC
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

No Kings protests live updates: millions of people across the US expected to rally against Trump administration

Nationwide No Kings protests against Donald Trump's administration occurred in June 2025, with millions participating in over 2,100 locations.
US Elections
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 weeks ago

Photos: No Kings' protests erupt across the US, with a Minnesota focus

Nationwide No Kings protests are mobilizing against President Trump's policies, particularly in response to recent immigration actions and the US-Israel conflict with Iran.
Washington DC
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

No Kings protests live updates: millions of people across the US expected to rally against Trump administration

Nationwide No Kings protests against Donald Trump's administration occurred in June 2025, with millions participating in over 2,100 locations.
US Elections
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 weeks ago

Photos: No Kings' protests erupt across the US, with a Minnesota focus

Nationwide No Kings protests are mobilizing against President Trump's policies, particularly in response to recent immigration actions and the US-Israel conflict with Iran.
World politics
fromThe New Yorker
3 weeks ago

We're Living in Horrible Conditions for Meaningful Dissent

The repeated imagery of war has desensitized the public, lowering political stakes and altering perceptions of conflict.
Social justice
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Division is a threat to resistance. Here's how to build a stronger coalition | David C Turner III and Eric Morrison-Smith

Fascism is present, and unity in resistance is essential to combat oppression and promote love and revolution.
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Prominent UK pro-Palestine activists guilty of breaching protest conditions

Two leaders in the Palestine solidarity movement were found guilty of breaching protest conditions during a demonstration in January 2025.
London politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 weeks ago

The attack on the right to protest in the UK is not just about Palestine

Recent trials of pro-Palestinian activists reveal politicised policing and legislation threatening free assembly in Britain.
fromTruthout
1 month ago

The State Is Escalating Charges Against Protesters. Labor Must Defend Them.

It's my responsibility to protect them, and so I've been patrolling the city streets following armed, masked thugs trying to kidnap my neighbors. On July 10, Caravello was present at the site, and, according to witnesses, he was arrested directly after he attempted to dislodge a tear gas canister from underneath a protester's wheelchair.
US politics
Privacy technologies
fromWIRED
2 months ago

How to Organize Safely in the Age of Surveillance

Grassroots organizing requires careful tradeoffs between openness and security to protect participants from extensive government surveillance and corporate data cooperation.
Philosophy
fromApaonline
2 months ago

What Accountability-Seeking Protest Can Tell Us About Democracy

Different kinds of political protest pursue distinct aims; accountability-seeking protest aims to hold actors responsible and can reinforce democratic community bonds.
US politics
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Protesting Can Be Good For You

Participating in political protests builds social connection, reduces stress through collective effervescence, and strengthens community allyship against state aggression toward vulnerable groups.
Left-wing politics
fromThe Nation
2 months ago

Taking to the Streets

Independent journalism holds the powerful to account, centers marginalized communities, cuts through lies, advances progressive ideas, and relies on reader support and donations.
fromYahoo News
1 month ago

Protest planned in NYC after US, Israel attack Iran

The U.S. and Israel are carrying out an unprovoked, illegal bombing campaign on Iran. This war serves no one but a tiny elite and oil executives.
NYC politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

Activist group Extinction Rebellion says it is under FBI investigation

Environmental group Extinction Rebellion has said that climate change activists associated with the group are being investigated by the Trump administration, which is also openly working to roll back environmental protections in the United States. The group's New York chapter said that at least seven of its activists have been visited by FBI agents since Trump's second term began last year, including one person who had two special agents from the FBI's Joint Terrorism Task Force come to their home on February 6.
Environment
fromFast Company
2 months ago

No working, no shopping: Thousands of people hit the Trump administration where it hurts

The strike is a response to the fatal shootings of Alex Pretti and Renee Good in Minnesota. In the days since, calls for a nationwide shutdown have spread rapidly across social media, shared by activists, nonprofits, and everyday people urging a halt to economic activity. Celebrities including Pedro Pascal, Edward Norton, and Jamie Lee Curtis have amplified the message to their followers.
US politics
fromTruthout
1 month ago

Mass Protests Urged Following Failed War Powers Act Vote in the Senate to Stop War in Iran

Today every senator, every single one, will pick a side: Do you stand with the American people who are exhausted of forever wars in the Middle East? Or stand with Donald Trump and Pete Hegseth as they bumble us headfirst into another war?
US politics
Social justice
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

How nonviolent protest can break autocratic rule

Nonviolent, creative community tactics, including singing, noise, patrols and boycotts, are being used in Minneapolis and globally to resist ICE actions and drive political change.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Anti-ICE protests to be held across US as organizers urge national strike

Nationwide strike called for Friday to pressure ICE and demand accountability through work stoppages, boycotts, and local-to-national student-led mobilization.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Economic blackout in Minnesota to protest against ICE: No work, no school, no shopping'

The Day of Truth & Freedom protest comes in the wake of the killing of Renee Good, the unarmed woman killed by a federal immigration officer in Minneapolis earlier this month. Their demands include that ICE leave Minnesota, that the ICE officer who killed Good be legally held accountable, an end to additional federal funding for ICE, and for the agency to be investigated for human rights and constitutional violations.
US politics
Social justice
fromTruthout
2 months ago

Living Under a Concentration Camp Regime - and Fighting Back

Mass detention systems expand through legal 'end runs' and normalization; rapid U.S. detention infrastructure growth signals a dangerous escalation requiring organized resistance.
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