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UK politics
fromwww.standard.co.uk
20 hours ago

Fuel protesters set to descend on London in major national demonstration

Farmers and tradesmen are protesting in Parliament to demand action on rising fuel prices and tax reductions.
#protests
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
19 hours ago

Anti-Doug Ford rallies take place across Ontario to protest OSAP, FOI changes | CBC News

Protests against Premier Doug Ford's controversial measures are occurring across Ontario, urging a no-confidence vote for his resignation.
US Elections
fromwww.npr.org
4 weeks ago

Photos: 'No Kings' Protests Across the Country

Millions protested against President Trump's policies across the country, organized by progressive groups.
Boston
fromBoston.com
4 weeks ago

'No Kings' protest: What protesters said and why they showed up

Thousands protested on Boston Common against the direction of the country, emphasizing the importance of democracy and voicing concerns over current issues.
NYC LGBT
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 weeks ago

WATCH: Trump Supporters Tussle with No Kings Protesters

Protests near Mar-a-Lago escalated into physical altercations between anti-Trump and pro-Trump supporters, with multiple incidents reported.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
19 hours ago

Anti-Doug Ford rallies take place across Ontario to protest OSAP, FOI changes | CBC News

Protests against Premier Doug Ford's controversial measures are occurring across Ontario, urging a no-confidence vote for his resignation.
US Elections
fromwww.npr.org
4 weeks ago

Photos: 'No Kings' Protests Across the Country

Millions protested against President Trump's policies across the country, organized by progressive groups.
Boston
fromBoston.com
4 weeks ago

'No Kings' protest: What protesters said and why they showed up

Thousands protested on Boston Common against the direction of the country, emphasizing the importance of democracy and voicing concerns over current issues.
NYC LGBT
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 weeks ago

WATCH: Trump Supporters Tussle with No Kings Protesters

Protests near Mar-a-Lago escalated into physical altercations between anti-Trump and pro-Trump supporters, with multiple incidents reported.
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
19 hours ago

How to Build a More Participatory Democracy With Psychology

Voter turnout is influenced by motivation, ability, and the difficulty of voting, with systemic barriers disproportionately affecting marginalized groups.
#activism
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Taking back power or taking the mickey? The activists liberating' food from big stores

Police arrested activists for alleged conspiracy to commit theft linked to a campaign against inequality involving mass shoplifting from supermarkets.
Left-wing politics
fromsfist.com
5 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.
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Taking back power or taking the mickey? The activists liberating' food from big stores

Police arrested activists for alleged conspiracy to commit theft linked to a campaign against inequality involving mass shoplifting from supermarkets.
Left-wing politics
fromsfist.com
5 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.
Social justice
fromwww.dw.com
1 day ago

Tunisia suspends rights group amid widening repression

Tunisian authorities suspended the Human Rights League for a month amid increasing authoritarianism and crackdowns on civil society since 2021.
Right-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
19 hours ago

Joy Reid Goes Off On Trump DOJ Over Absolutely Insane' SPLC Indictment

The indictment against the Southern Poverty Law Center by Trump's Justice Department is criticized as politically motivated and unfounded.
#free-speech
#immigration-enforcement
US politics
fromAxios
2 days 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.
SF parents
fromPadailypost
2 days ago

DA ordered to release fundraising records related to Stanford protesters

A judge ordered the release of fundraising records related to DA Jeff Rosen's prosecution of pro-Palestinian protesters at Stanford.
#democracy
fromMindful
1 day ago
Philosophy

Democracy Does Not Work Without Mindfulness

True democracy requires mindfulness and collaboration beyond political campaigns and divisions.
Philosophy
fromMindful
1 day ago

Democracy Does Not Work Without Mindfulness

True democracy requires mindfulness and collaboration beyond political campaigns and divisions.
World politics
fromTruthout
1 day ago

The First-Ever Conference to End Fossil Fuels Has to Address Militarism, Too

The U.S. and Israeli war on Iran exacerbates fossil fuel dependency and environmental crises, necessitating urgent global action to transition away from fossil fuels.
Left-wing politics
fromAbove the Law
1 day ago

FedSoc Event Meant To Sanewash DHS Abducting People Made Harder By Protesters Making A Big Fuss About Racial Profiling - Above the Law

Politeness in discourse is biased, favoring certain viewpoints while punishing others, as seen in recent campus protests against right-wing speakers.
Mental health
fromFortune
2 days 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.
#protest
Brooklyn
fromTruthout
2 days 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.
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.
Brooklyn
fromTruthout
2 days 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.
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.
#human-rights
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 days ago

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.
World politics
fromwww.dw.com
5 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.
World politics
fromwww.dw.com
5 days ago

Amnesty International paints a grim picture for human rights

Human rights violations are increasing globally, with perpetrators often unpunished, according to Amnesty International's report for 2025.
Environment
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 days 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.
Portland
fromPortland Mercury
2 days ago

Good Morning, News: Senate Republicans Push ICE Funding, City Councilors Protest NDA Pressure, and More 'Will They Won't They' Ceasefire - Portland Mercury

Portland Public Schools faces a $50 million budget deficit, considering school closures and has received no emergency funding from state legislators.
Science
fromPsychology Today
3 days 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.
Media industry
fromIntelligencer
4 days ago

Amy Goodman's Journalism Is More Urgent Now Than Ever

Amy Goodman celebrates 30 years of Democracy Now!, a program airing on 1,500 stations, recognized for impactful journalism and activism.
fromLGBTQ Nation
3 days ago

These dramatic images of AOC and RFK arguing went viral. What were they talking about? - LGBTQ Nation

Oh, I mean, listen, we're getting screwed. People are getting screwed. These insurance companies... In fact, the Department of Justice has a criminal case open on United Healthcare for stealing money from Medicare.
Healthcare
#environmental-justice
Fundraising
fromThe Nation
4 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
3 days 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
4 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
3 days 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.
#meta
fromTheregister
4 days ago
Privacy professionals

Meta staff protest surveillance software on work PCs

Meta is implementing surveillance software on employee computers to gather data for improving AI models.
fromElectronic Frontier Foundation
3 weeks ago
Privacy professionals

Weakening Speech Protections Will Punish All of Us-Not Just Meta

Meta and YouTube face legal challenges, but lowering First Amendment protections could harm user speech rights.
Washington DC
fromwww.mediaite.com
5 days ago

Trump FCC Chair Brendan Carr to Attend WHCD Amid Growing Outrage From Journalists at Attacks on Free Speech

Brendan Carr's attendance at the WHCD raises concerns about honoring Trump's administration amid attacks on the free press.
Europe politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
6 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.
Psychology
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Criminalisation of climate protesters in UK is counterproductive, research finds

Criminalizing climate protests in the UK increases activist determination and may lead to more disruptive actions.
Online Community Development
fromTruthout
6 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.
Social justice
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 days 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.
#ice
US politics
fromThe Nation
1 day ago

Why Do the Democrats Keep Expanding the Institutions They Claim to Oppose?

Public outrage over ICE violence has diminished, while deportation operations continue unabated, highlighting a failure to address systemic issues.
US politics
fromThe Nation
1 day ago

Why Do the Democrats Keep Expanding the Institutions They Claim to Oppose?

Public outrage over ICE violence has diminished, while deportation operations continue unabated, highlighting a failure to address systemic issues.
World politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

The international right has CPAC. Has the left finally found its answer? | Owen Jones

Progressives gathered in Barcelona to address rising authoritarianism, highlighting the absence of European leaders and the need for a return to social democratic values.
Left-wing politics
fromwww.amny.com
3 days 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.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 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.
Media industry
fromwww.bloomberg.com
4 days ago

FTC Drops Ad Boycott Data Demands Made to Media Matters, Others

The FTC withdrew document demands from groups tracking online misinformation after settling antitrust claims against major advertisers.
US politics
fromTruthout
2 days ago

Arizona GOP Bill Permits Prison Sentences for Protesters Who Damage Property

Arizona lawmakers propose stricter riot laws, allowing harsher penalties for protesters damaging property.
Law
fromHarvard Gazette
2 weeks ago

When is it time to dissent? - Harvard Gazette

Dissent is essential in law and faith, offering lessons on navigating disagreement productively.
Left-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 days 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.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 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.
Right-wing politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
5 days ago

Technofacism? Why Palantir's pro-West manifesto' has critics alarmed

Palantir's manifesto advocates for national service, defense participation, and hard power, raising concerns about its implications for democracy and societal values.
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.
Social justice
fromThe Nation
3 days 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.
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.
fromElectronic Frontier Foundation
1 week ago

Digital Hopes, Real Power: The Rise of Network Shutdowns

In 2024 alone, authorities imposed 304 internet shutdowns across 54 countries - the highest number ever recorded. This reflects a growing trend of governments treating connectivity as a weapon.
World politics
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.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 days 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
fromThe Washington Post
4 weeks ago

The No Kings protests keep growing. Are they having an impact?

The success of mass protests can be notoriously hard to evaluate. Even groups with focused messages, such as the antiabortion March for Life, can go decades before they achieve a tangible win.
US news
#no-kings
Washington DC
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 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 politics
fromJezebel
3 weeks ago

Your TL;DR for This Weekend's No Kings Protests

Over 8 million Americans participated in 'No Kings' protests against the administration's actions, marking a significant increase in public dissent.
US Elections
fromThe Nation
4 weeks ago

No Kings! No Wars!

The No Kings movement protests against Trump's authoritarianism and military actions, drawing parallels to the abuses of King George III.
Social justice
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days 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.
fromPoynter
1 month ago

When covering a protest leads to arrest, what protections do journalists really have? - Poynter

Carlos Sanchez was arrested while covering a pro-Palestinian demonstration at the University of Texas at Austin. He was charged with assaulting an officer after allegedly bumping into one.
Media industry
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.
Left-wing politics
fromThe Atlantic
1 month ago

Where Are All the Campus Protests?

Recent events have led to a surprising decline in campus protests, indicating a shift in university administration's approach to student activism.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Last protester in detention after Trump's campus crackdown has been released

A Palestinian woman detained for over a year following pro-Palestinian campus activism was released on bond after an immigration judge's third release order went unchallenged by the government.
New York City
fromGothamist
2 months ago

Proposed NYC restrictions on protests fuel concern over free speech

Proposed NYC protest laws would create 100-foot buffer zones near schools and religious sites, prompting civil liberties concerns about First Amendment infringements.
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
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.
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
fromianVisits
1 month ago

Official announcement: It's time to end the tyranny of officially

Once upon a time, adding official to an announcement served a purpose. It distinguished fact from rumour, press release from pub chat. Sensible. Helpful. Civilised. But in recent years, the word has gone rogue. Nothing can simply happen anymore. It must be officially announced.
Media industry
US politics
fromThe Nation
2 months ago

Freedoms Under Threat

Independent, progressive journalism holds the powerful accountable, centers marginalized communities, exposes distortions, and relies on reader support to sustain urgent coverage.
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.
World politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

How the left can win back the internet and rise again

The internet transformed political power, enabling right-wing forces to exploit engagement-driven platforms while undermining leftist organizing and progressives' previous online advantage.
US politics
fromSlate Magazine
2 months ago

The Frightening, Very Real Tool ICE Agents Have to Add You to a "Nice Little Database" if You Attend a Protest

Federal agencies, led by DHS, have expanded use of administrative subpoena power to access individuals' information and track protesters without judicial oversight.
fromThe Atlantic
2 months ago

American Dissidence

The word that comes to my mind is dissidence. If we want to understand why the whistleblowing, camera-wielding people of Minneapolis have caused the Trump administration-and Donald Trump himself-to flinch, I believe we need some added history, and a bigger map. What we've been watching is part of a long, established tradition-one that might help Americans unlock a different kind of future.
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.
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