#civil-disobedience

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climate-activism
www.theguardian.com
1 month ago
Environment

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. [ more ]
Nature
2 months ago
OMG science

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. [ more ]
BBC News
2 months ago
London

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 [ more ]
moreclimate-activism
www.mercurynews.com
1 week ago
LGBT

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. [ more ]
time.com
5 days ago
Education

The Protests That Anticipated Today's Gaza Solidarity Encampments

Gaza Solidarity Encampments reflect American tradition of civil disobedience. [ more ]
Boston.com
1 week ago
Education

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. [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
2 weeks ago
Education

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. [ more ]
www.dw.com
4 days ago
Cars

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. [ more ]
New York Post
2 weeks ago
New York City

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. [ more ]
New York Post
2 weeks ago
JavaScript

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. [ more ]
www.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago
JavaScript

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 ]
Stars and Stripes
4 weeks ago
Chicago

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. [ more ]
Social Media Today
1 month ago
Online Community Development

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. [ more ]
www.france24.com
3 months ago
Wine

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. [ more ]
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