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fromHyperallergic
1 day ago

Ai Weiwei on Censorship

Trump's latest memes depict him as a Roman warrior and son of god, which has upset his Catholic supporters. Emma Cieslik points out the misrepresentation of religious wounds.
Arts
NYC politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 day ago

Anti-war protesters arrested in New York urging end to Israel weapon sales

Around 100 anti-war protesters were arrested in New York demanding an end to US weapons sales to Israel.
#billionaire-tax
fromsfist.com
1 day ago
California

More People Filmed Paying For Forged Signatures on Pro-Billionaire Petitions in SF

California
fromsfist.com
1 day ago

More People Filmed Paying For Forged Signatures on Pro-Billionaire Petitions in SF

Individuals are illegally paying for forged signatures on petitions related to the Billionaire Tax initiative in California.
#robert-del-naja
London music
fromConsequence
1 day ago

Massive Attack's Robert Del Naja Speaks Out Against "Unlawful" Pro-Palestine Protest Arrest

Robert Del Naja was arrested for protesting against the ban of Palestine Action, criticizing the use of the Terrorism Act for peaceful demonstrations.
London music
fromConsequence
1 day ago

Massive Attack's Robert Del Naja Speaks Out Against "Unlawful" Pro-Palestine Protest Arrest

Robert Del Naja was arrested for protesting against the ban of Palestine Action, criticizing the use of the Terrorism Act for peaceful demonstrations.
New York City
fromCity & State NY
2 days ago

100 days in, Mamdani embraces democratic socialism

Mayor Zohran Mamdani emphasizes democratic socialism and early achievements in his 100-day address, promising continued progress for New Yorkers.
Online Community Development
fromTruthout
2 days 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.
#palestine-action
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
3 days 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.
UK news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 weeks ago

UK accused of intimidation tactics' against bailed pro-Palestine activists

Two young pro-Palestinian activists were arrested in the UK, raising concerns about government intimidation tactics against Palestine solidarity movements.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 days 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.
Law
fromAbove the Law
4 days ago

Prosecutors Still Trying To Convict 62-Year-Old Woman For Wearing Penis Costume To Anti-Trump Protest - Above the Law

Law enforcement often escalates situations unnecessarily, leading to humiliation and absurdity, as seen in a protest involving an inflatable penis.
San Francisco
fromABC7 San Francisco
5 days ago

Bay Area Iranian community gather in San Francisco to protest against war and genocide

Protesters in San Francisco demand an end to the war with Iran, advocating for peace and redirecting funds to social services instead of military actions.
#protest
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 days ago
London politics

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.
fromwww.standard.co.uk
4 days ago
London politics

Police 'expect criminal offences' at Trafalgar Square protest over Palestine Action ban

The Metropolitan Police anticipates criminal offences at a protest against the ban on Palestine Action in London.
Boston
fromBoston.com
5 days 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.
US politics
from48 hills
2 weeks ago

At No Kings protest, war on Iran and Epstein files were big topics - 48 hills

Thousands protested in San Francisco against the war on Iran, demanding change and expressing concerns about complacency under the Trump administration.
London politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 days 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.
London politics
fromwww.standard.co.uk
4 days ago

Police 'expect criminal offences' at Trafalgar Square protest over Palestine Action ban

The Metropolitan Police anticipates criminal offences at a protest against the ban on Palestine Action in London.
fromHyperallergic
1 day ago

Ai Weiwei and the Art of Keeping Your Mouth Shut

Censorship strips innocence from the young and kindness from the elderly. It discourages people from valuing justice, fostering selfishness instead.
Arts
Social justice
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

I will not yield': Taiwan convulsed by 17-year prison sentence for populist opposition figure

Ko Wen-je, sentenced to 17 years for corruption, rallied tens of thousands of supporters, asserting his resilience against the ruling party's attempts to eliminate him.
World politics
fromThe New Yorker
2 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.
#nerdeen-kiswani
NYC parents
fromABC7 Chicago
2 weeks ago

Pro-Palestinian activist speaks out after foiled New York City assassination plot

Nerdeen Kiswani faced an assassination plot, prompting calls for stronger denunciation of political violence against activists.
NYC politics
fromTruthout
2 weeks ago

Activist Nerdeen Kiswani Speaks Out After Being Targeted in Assassination Plot

An assassination attempt against Palestinian activist Nerdeen Kiswani was foiled, highlighting the threats faced by pro-Palestine voices.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

They can reach me wherever': China using financial tactics to coerce people who flee, says report

Transnational repression tactics by Hong Kong authorities target dissidents abroad, using financial means to intimidate and control them.
#hong-kong
EU data protection
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Police in Hong Kong can now demand phone and computer passwords under amended national security law

Hong Kong police can now demand passwords from suspects under new national security law amendments, increasing penalties for non-compliance.
EU data protection
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Police in Hong Kong can now demand phone and computer passwords under amended national security law

Hong Kong police can now demand passwords from suspects under new national security law amendments, increasing penalties for non-compliance.
San Francisco
fromabc7news.com
2 weeks ago

LIST: 'No Kings' protests against Trump administration happening across the Bay Area on Saturday

Protests against the Trump administration's policies are planned across the Bay Area, including major demonstrations in San Francisco and Oakland.
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Met police accused of favouring Tommy Robinson far-right rally over Palestine march

Artists accuse Metropolitan police of favoring a far-right demonstration over a pro-Palestine protest in London.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 weeks ago

UK pro-Palestine activist arrested weeks after being released on bail

Campaigners believe Qesser Zuhrah was arrested due to an Instagram story that allegedly encouraged people to take direct action, highlighting concerns over freedom of expression.
UK news
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Police planned to disperse Isaac Herzog protest in Sydney if crowd hit 6,000, encrypted messages suggest

Police planned to disperse a Sydney protest if attendance exceeded 6,000, despite public statements suggesting otherwise.
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
2 weeks ago

No Kings' protests against Trump return to NYC this Saturday; here's what you need to know | amNewYork

New Yorkers are mobilizing for No Kings protests against perceived autocratic rule and to defend democracy.
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week 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 music
fromwww.standard.co.uk
3 weeks ago

Police brace as thousands set to march through central London for Iran war protests

Thousands will protest in London against the Iranian government this weekend, with multiple events planned and strict conditions imposed for safety and noise control.
London politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 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.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Jimmy Lai will not appeal conviction, paving way for political negotiations over release

Jimmy Lai, a 78-year-old pro-democracy activist, will not appeal his 20-year Hong Kong prison sentence, potentially opening diplomatic negotiations for his release.
fromElectronic Frontier Foundation
1 month ago

Speaking Freely: Shin Yang

Around 2013 in Taiwan's context, when Facebook started to take over the digital ecosystem in Taiwan, many local independent bulletin boards that had been formed for sexual minorities were shut down because they had no income from advertisements, and people were pushed into mainstream platforms like Facebook, Instagram, Meta, whatever, Twitter now X where sexual expression was usually reported or flagged.
Privacy professionals
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Young mother unaware of tentacles' from Hong Kong, China shadow policing trial told

A UK Border Force official and retired Hong Kong police superintendent are on trial for allegedly orchestrating a shadow policing operation targeting Hong Kong dissidents and pro-democracy campaigners in the UK on behalf of Chinese authorities.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Hong Kong: Jimmy Lai fraud conviction overturned

A Hong Kong appeals court overturned fraud convictions against democracy advocate Jimmy Lai, ruling prosecutors failed to prove guilt, though he remains imprisoned on national security charges.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Father of pro-democracy activist Anna Kwok first to be convicted under Hong Kong national security law

A Hong Kong man was convicted under Article 23 for attempting to withdraw funds from his fugitive daughter's insurance policy, marking prosecution of relatives of dissidents.
#jimmy-lai
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 months ago
World politics

'Sad day for Hong Kong': Canadian niece of pro-democracy activist Jimmy Lai calls out 20-year prison term | CBC News

fromwww.cbc.ca
2 months ago
World politics

'Sad day for Hong Kong': Canadian niece of pro-democracy activist Jimmy Lai calls out 20-year prison term | CBC News

fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Starmer vows to raise issues that need to be raised' with Xi amid push to free Jimmy Lai

In the past on all the trips I've done, I've always raised issues that need to be raised. But part of the reason for engaging with China is so that issues where we disagree can be discussed.
UK politics
US politics
fromKqed
2 months ago

Bay Area 'Free America' Protests Mark First Year of Trump 2.0 | KQED

Protests in San Francisco mark one year of President Trump's second term, condemning harsh immigration enforcement, ICE custody deaths and U.S. actions in Venezuela.
World politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Conflict at the Sydney anti-Herzog rally was near-inevitable once we gave the state the power to suppress protests | Stephen Lawrence

The Town Hall riot involved clashes between police and protesters, prompting investigations and raising concerns about excessive force, assaults, and legal accountability.
World news
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Father of U.S.-based activist sentenced in Hong Kong under national security law

Hong Kong jailed a 69-year-old man for eight months under national security law for handling his daughter's financial assets, marking the first prosecution of a family member of a wanted pro-democracy activist.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Hong Kong court rejects appeal in landmark subversion case

Hong Kong Court of Appeal dismissed appeals by jailed pro-democracy activists convicted of subversion under the national security law in the Hong Kong 47 case.
World news
fromwww.standard.co.uk
2 months ago

Protest against Chinese super embassy to take place in London

Protesters oppose China's planned Royal Mint Court super-embassy in London over fears of a secret basement detention chamber near critical financial data cables.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Jimmy Lai's fraud conviction overturned by Hong Kong court in rare legal win for activist

A Hong Kong appellate court overturned fraud convictions against media mogul Jimmy Lai, though he remains imprisoned under a national security law sentence of 20 years.
fromThe Nation
2 months ago

Why Mamdani Should Oppose Kathy Hochul's Protest Ban

Capitalizing on the inaction of the international community, which failed to apply meaningful pressure on Israel to halt its genocidal war in Gaza, the Israeli state has fast-tracked its efforts to carve up the West Bank through land grabs, home demolitions, and the mass expulsion of Palestinians. The purpose of the E1 project has always been clear; as Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich said last August, it is intended to "bury the idea of a Palestinian state."
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