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A century after Owens Valley aqueduct protest, event marks tense time in L.A. water history

The Alabama Gates occupation in 1924 was a significant act of resistance by Owens Valley residents against Los Angeles' water acquisition.
#protests

Revealed: how the fossil fuel industry helps spread anti-protest laws across the US

Fossil fuel lobbyists are working with lawmakers to create laws that punish peaceful protests against oil and gas expansion, threatening long prison sentences for activists.

Protesters Gather at SF Hall of Justice as Golden Gate Bridge Gaza Protesters Appear In Court

The legal actions against the 26 protesters aim to deter future civil disobedience, reflecting a divide in how protests are managed by authorities.

Bangladesh protesters return to the streets to demand PM's removal

Thousands of Bangladeshi protesters demand Prime Minister's resignation following a police crackdown.

Clanging pans: Why Mozambique's election protesters refuse to go away

Mozambique protests reflect growing frustrations over disputed election results, utilizing innovative forms of dissent like 'panelaco' protests.

NYC doctor, serial anti-Israel protester, 47, among non-students apprehended as NYPD raids of Columbia, CCNY yield 282 arrests

Arrests occurred at campus encampments in Columbia University and City College of New York, including a doctor and an anti-Israel protester.

Berlin Tesla activists say civil disobedience is only option DW 05/11/2024

Protesters at Tesla factory site in Grunheide near Berlin expressed dissent through civil disobedience, highlighting concerns about the expansion and local interests being neglected.

Revealed: how the fossil fuel industry helps spread anti-protest laws across the US

Fossil fuel lobbyists are working with lawmakers to create laws that punish peaceful protests against oil and gas expansion, threatening long prison sentences for activists.

Protesters Gather at SF Hall of Justice as Golden Gate Bridge Gaza Protesters Appear In Court

The legal actions against the 26 protesters aim to deter future civil disobedience, reflecting a divide in how protests are managed by authorities.

Bangladesh protesters return to the streets to demand PM's removal

Thousands of Bangladeshi protesters demand Prime Minister's resignation following a police crackdown.

Clanging pans: Why Mozambique's election protesters refuse to go away

Mozambique protests reflect growing frustrations over disputed election results, utilizing innovative forms of dissent like 'panelaco' protests.

NYC doctor, serial anti-Israel protester, 47, among non-students apprehended as NYPD raids of Columbia, CCNY yield 282 arrests

Arrests occurred at campus encampments in Columbia University and City College of New York, including a doctor and an anti-Israel protester.

Berlin Tesla activists say civil disobedience is only option DW 05/11/2024

Protesters at Tesla factory site in Grunheide near Berlin expressed dissent through civil disobedience, highlighting concerns about the expansion and local interests being neglected.
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Scientists: the most trusted figures in today's society

Many scientists are engaging in climate activism, feeling a moral obligation to take action.

Groups behind Berkeley protest encampments call for the movement to spread across the state

Activists in Berkeley are advocating for national civil disobedience to contest rising aggressive encampment policies affecting the unhoused.
#protest

Jewish-Led Protesters Storm Wall Street, Demanding Arms Embargo on Israel

American Jews demand an end to U.S. support for Israel's actions in Gaza, marking a historic protest at the New York Stock Exchange.

Police arrest pro-Palestinian protesters outside of New York Stock Exchange

A large pro-Gaza protest outside the New York Stock Exchange led to numerous arrests, highlighting the protest against Israeli military actions in Gaza.

With furry costumes, water jugs and tambourines, this tiny California college became a Gaza flashpoint

Cal Poly Humboldt stands out as a hub of civil disobedience over Israel's war against Hamas in Gaza.

Jewish-Led Protesters Storm Wall Street, Demanding Arms Embargo on Israel

American Jews demand an end to U.S. support for Israel's actions in Gaza, marking a historic protest at the New York Stock Exchange.

Police arrest pro-Palestinian protesters outside of New York Stock Exchange

A large pro-Gaza protest outside the New York Stock Exchange led to numerous arrests, highlighting the protest against Israeli military actions in Gaza.

With furry costumes, water jugs and tambourines, this tiny California college became a Gaza flashpoint

Cal Poly Humboldt stands out as a hub of civil disobedience over Israel's war against Hamas in Gaza.
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Just Stop Oil protesters guilty over disruption

Protesters were convicted for obstructing traffic during a demonstration in London, raising questions about the balance between civil action and public safety.

Henry David Thoreau

Thoreau's philosophy emphasizes individuality, simplicity, and moral resistance against unjust laws, rooted in his transcendentalist beliefs.

Bitcoin: A Guide to Civil Disobedience | HackerNoon

Active citizen engagement is vital for effective leadership in the Pacific Islands.
Bitcoin represents a form of peaceful protest, asserting financial sovereignty.
Civil disobedience is a powerful method for creating social and political change.
#climate-activism

What grief for a dying planet looks like: Climate scientists on the edge

Climate scientists turn to civil disobedience and therapy to cope with anxiety over climate change.

Opinion | Europe's Crackdown on Environmental Dissent Is Silencing Voices the World Needs to Hear

The UK is imposing harsh sentences on climate activists, impacting freedom of speech and assembly.
Government crackdowns on protests are rising in response to disruptive climate activism.
Public sentiment appears to support strict penalties for climate protest actions.

Climate activists across Europe block access to North Sea oil infrastructure

Climate activists in multiple European countries are staging protests against North Sea oil exploitation.
Activists demand alignment of drilling plans with Paris climate agreement.

Scientists under arrest: the researchers taking action over climate change

Climate scientist Peter Kalmus is deeply alarmed by the state of the planet due to climate change.
Kalmus abandoned his astrophysics career to focus on the impact of intensifying temperatures and is frustrated by policymakers' lack of appropriate response.

Just Stop Oil protestor who delayed thousands convicted over M25 protest

Cressida Gethin convicted of causing a nuisance for climbing M25 gantry
Protest affected 4,000 airline customers

What grief for a dying planet looks like: Climate scientists on the edge

Climate scientists turn to civil disobedience and therapy to cope with anxiety over climate change.

Opinion | Europe's Crackdown on Environmental Dissent Is Silencing Voices the World Needs to Hear

The UK is imposing harsh sentences on climate activists, impacting freedom of speech and assembly.
Government crackdowns on protests are rising in response to disruptive climate activism.
Public sentiment appears to support strict penalties for climate protest actions.

Climate activists across Europe block access to North Sea oil infrastructure

Climate activists in multiple European countries are staging protests against North Sea oil exploitation.
Activists demand alignment of drilling plans with Paris climate agreement.

Scientists under arrest: the researchers taking action over climate change

Climate scientist Peter Kalmus is deeply alarmed by the state of the planet due to climate change.
Kalmus abandoned his astrophysics career to focus on the impact of intensifying temperatures and is frustrated by policymakers' lack of appropriate response.

Just Stop Oil protestor who delayed thousands convicted over M25 protest

Cressida Gethin convicted of causing a nuisance for climbing M25 gantry
Protest affected 4,000 airline customers
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Randy Kehler, 80, Dies; Peace Activist Inspired Release of Pentagon Papers

Randy Kehler, a peace activist, influenced Daniel Ellsberg to leak the Pentagon Papers, leading to significant impacts on the Vietnam War course.

The Protests That Anticipated Today's Gaza Solidarity Encampments

Gaza Solidarity Encampments reflect American tradition of civil disobedience.

Trans activists flood Utah tip line with thousands of hoax reports

Transgender activists flood Utah tip line with hoax reports to protect trans residents from bathroom law complaints.
#free-speech

More than 2,800 readers voted, here's why student protestors should be granted amnesty

Readers and experts support amnesty for student protestors facing arrest or suspension for exercising their right to free speech.

Whoopi Goldberg Accuses the Media of a False Narrative that People are Pushing Against' On Campus Protests

The hosts of The View express concerns about the framing and consequences of pro-Palestinian protests on college campuses.

More than 2,800 readers voted, here's why student protestors should be granted amnesty

Readers and experts support amnesty for student protestors facing arrest or suspension for exercising their right to free speech.

Whoopi Goldberg Accuses the Media of a False Narrative that People are Pushing Against' On Campus Protests

The hosts of The View express concerns about the framing and consequences of pro-Palestinian protests on college campuses.
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#pro-palestinian

Pro-Hamas students need to grow up, stop whining and face the consequences of their actions

The article criticizes pro-Palestinian students for seeking to spread their message without facing consequences for their actions.

Pro-Palestinian demonstrators shut down airport highways and key bridges in major US cities

Pro-Palestinian protesters conducted nationwide demonstrations, including blockades at key locations, calling for a ceasefire in the conflict with Israel.

Pro-Hamas students need to grow up, stop whining and face the consequences of their actions

The article criticizes pro-Palestinian students for seeking to spread their message without facing consequences for their actions.

Pro-Palestinian demonstrators shut down airport highways and key bridges in major US cities

Pro-Palestinian protesters conducted nationwide demonstrations, including blockades at key locations, calling for a ceasefire in the conflict with Israel.
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X Expands Community Notes to India Ahead of Upcoming General Election

Community Notes is welcoming new contributors.
X complied with the Indian Government's ban but disagreed with the request and vowed to challenge it legally.

Tete a tete - 'We are calling for a revolution' against Museveni, says Ugandan opposition leader Bobi Wine

Uganda's opposition leader, Bobi Wine, is calling for civil disobedience and a revolution in the country.
Wine fears for his life due to the regime's efforts to eliminate challenges to President Museveni's 38-year rule.

Passiontide by Monique Roffey review a powerful protest against femicide

Passiontide is a mission-driven novel with a political agenda, exploring themes of femicide, civil disobedience, and social justice in the Caribbean.
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