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fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago
US Elections

Romania's far-right candidate Georgescu barred from May presidential vote

The ban on Calin Georgescu's presidential candidacy has sparked protests and raised significant concerns about democracy in Romania.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
17 hours ago
France politics

A step too far': Mali military's move to hold on to power prompts revolt

Colonel Goita's regime has curtailed democracy, leading to public protests and growing discontent among Malians.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago
US Elections

Romania's far-right candidate Georgescu barred from May presidential vote

The ban on Calin Georgescu's presidential candidacy has sparked protests and raised significant concerns about democracy in Romania.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
17 hours ago
France politics

A step too far': Mali military's move to hold on to power prompts revolt

Colonel Goita's regime has curtailed democracy, leading to public protests and growing discontent among Malians.
more#democracy
fromwww.dw.com
5 days ago
Left-wing politics

Bangladeshi Islamists protest women's rights proposal DW 05/03/2025

Hefazat-e-Islam rally in Dhaka opposed government proposals on women's rights, threatening further protests if demands are not met.
#donald-trump
US politics
fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago

100 days of Trump: US faces dramatic transformation DW 04/28/2025

Donald Trump's second presidency began on January 20, 2025, marked by intense political changes and challenges in just 100 days.
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago
US politics

Trump Greeted By Cheers, USA!' Chants, Boos At NCAA Event And Anti-Fascist Tailgate' Outside

Trump's attendance at the NCAA Wrestling Championships drew significant attention, showing both support and dissent from fans and protestors.
US politics
fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago

100 days of Trump: US faces dramatic transformation DW 04/28/2025

Donald Trump's second presidency began on January 20, 2025, marked by intense political changes and challenges in just 100 days.
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago
US politics

Trump Greeted By Cheers, USA!' Chants, Boos At NCAA Event And Anti-Fascist Tailgate' Outside

Trump's attendance at the NCAA Wrestling Championships drew significant attention, showing both support and dissent from fans and protestors.
more#donald-trump
#community-engagement
fromJewish Telegraphic Agency
1 week ago
Berlin food

Waiting for Ben-Gvir in Brooklyn: A Thursday-night cholent tradition takes a political turn - Jewish Telegraphic Agency

Itamar Ben-Gvir's visit to Brooklyn shows contrasting receptions; a public welcome at Essen Deli contrasted with protest-resistant private events.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago
London politics

Even Tesla drivers seem to hate Elon Musk. Their honking protest warms the heart | Zoe Williams

Park Royal station is critically flawed for pedestrians and poorly designed for urban access.
fromJewish Telegraphic Agency
1 week ago
Berlin food

Waiting for Ben-Gvir in Brooklyn: A Thursday-night cholent tradition takes a political turn - Jewish Telegraphic Agency

Itamar Ben-Gvir's visit to Brooklyn shows contrasting receptions; a public welcome at Essen Deli contrasted with protest-resistant private events.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago
London politics

Even Tesla drivers seem to hate Elon Musk. Their honking protest warms the heart | Zoe Williams

Park Royal station is critically flawed for pedestrians and poorly designed for urban access.
more#community-engagement
#supreme-court
Left-wing politics
fromNew York Post
1 week ago

How Democrats wage war on the 'rule of law' - and weaponize it against Trump

The left has increasingly challenged the American legal system, particularly targeting the Supreme Court and politicizing legal actions.
US Elections
fromTruthout
3 weeks ago

North Carolina Supreme Court Partially Upholds GOP "Bloodless Coup" Ballot Purge

North Carolina Supreme Court partially supports Republican candidate's challenge over 65,000 ballots, impacting military and overseas voter rights.
Left-wing politics
fromNew York Post
1 week ago

How Democrats wage war on the 'rule of law' - and weaponize it against Trump

The left has increasingly challenged the American legal system, particularly targeting the Supreme Court and politicizing legal actions.
US Elections
fromTruthout
3 weeks ago

North Carolina Supreme Court Partially Upholds GOP "Bloodless Coup" Ballot Purge

North Carolina Supreme Court partially supports Republican candidate's challenge over 65,000 ballots, impacting military and overseas voter rights.
more#supreme-court
#embezzlement
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago
France politics

France braced as far right and leftwing parties plan rallies in wake of Le Pen decision

The far-right in France is rallying to protest Marine Le Pen's conviction, framing it as a defense of democracy.
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago
UK news

Georgia: Ex-President Saakashvili jailed for 9 more years DW 03/12/2025

Mikheil Saakashvili was sentenced to nine years in prison for embezzlement, igniting protests from his supporters.
France politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

France braced as far right and leftwing parties plan rallies in wake of Le Pen decision

The far-right in France is rallying to protest Marine Le Pen's conviction, framing it as a defense of democracy.
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago
UK news

Georgia: Ex-President Saakashvili jailed for 9 more years DW 03/12/2025

Mikheil Saakashvili was sentenced to nine years in prison for embezzlement, igniting protests from his supporters.
more#embezzlement
#democratic-party
fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago
US politics

Democrats Might Finally Be Learning an Important Lesson. Will They Run With It?

Sen. Cory Booker delivers a 25-hour speech denouncing Trump's actions and the mistakes of the Democratic Party.
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago
NYC politics

MSNBC Host Calls Out Democrats For Protesting Trump Speech With Bingo' Signs: Not Landing'

Democrats' protest during Trump's address was criticized for lacking impact, resembling a bingo game instead of effective dissent.
fromFast Company
1 month ago
NYC politics

Chuck Schumer has emerged as the breakout main character of Bluesky-for the worst reasons

Chuck Schumer postpones book tour amid backlash over funding bill vote.
US politics
fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago

Democrats Might Finally Be Learning an Important Lesson. Will They Run With It?

Sen. Cory Booker delivers a 25-hour speech denouncing Trump's actions and the mistakes of the Democratic Party.
NYC politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

MSNBC Host Calls Out Democrats For Protesting Trump Speech With Bingo' Signs: Not Landing'

Democrats' protest during Trump's address was criticized for lacking impact, resembling a bingo game instead of effective dissent.
fromFast Company
1 month ago
NYC politics

Chuck Schumer has emerged as the breakout main character of Bluesky-for the worst reasons

Chuck Schumer postpones book tour amid backlash over funding bill vote.
more#democratic-party
#activism
fromPortlandTribune.com
1 month ago
US politics

Readers Respond: Keep "Hands Off" protests nonviolent, peaceful and loud

A significant portion of respondents have participated in multiple political protests, indicating a high level of engagement.
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

From the Women's March to Occupy, the mass protests of the 2010s were a mixed bag. What lessons can we learn?

Mass protests often fail to achieve significant, lasting change despite large participation.
fromPortlandTribune.com
1 month ago
US politics

Readers Respond: Keep "Hands Off" protests nonviolent, peaceful and loud

A significant portion of respondents have participated in multiple political protests, indicating a high level of engagement.
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

From the Women's March to Occupy, the mass protests of the 2010s were a mixed bag. What lessons can we learn?

Mass protests often fail to achieve significant, lasting change despite large participation.
more#activism
#south-korea
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

Thousands of rival protesters rally in Seoul after Yoon Suk Yeol avoids arrest

South Korea is in political turmoil with protests against suspended President Yoon Suk Yeol amid an arrest standoff and serious criminal charges.
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago
UK news

Police Shut Area Near Seoul Court as Protesters Amass Before Ruling

The future of President Yoon Suk Yeol hangs in the balance as South Korea's Constitutional Court prepares to announce its decision amid widespread protests.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

Thousands of rival protesters rally in Seoul after Yoon Suk Yeol avoids arrest

South Korea is in political turmoil with protests against suspended President Yoon Suk Yeol amid an arrest standoff and serious criminal charges.
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago
UK news

Police Shut Area Near Seoul Court as Protesters Amass Before Ruling

The future of President Yoon Suk Yeol hangs in the balance as South Korea's Constitutional Court prepares to announce its decision amid widespread protests.
more#south-korea
#elon-musk
Cars
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Violent attacks on Tesla dealerships are on the rise as White House vows a crackdown on protesters

Attacks on Tesla properties are rising amid political tensions and protests, with experts unsure if this trend will continue long-term.
NYC politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

A Swastika, a Tesla and a Debate Over the Limits of Hate Crime Law

The vandalism of Teslas with swastikas reflects a political attack on Elon Musk rather than a traditional expression of antisemitism.
Cars
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Violent attacks on Tesla dealerships are on the rise as White House vows a crackdown on protesters

Attacks on Tesla properties are rising amid political tensions and protests, with experts unsure if this trend will continue long-term.
NYC politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

A Swastika, a Tesla and a Debate Over the Limits of Hate Crime Law

The vandalism of Teslas with swastikas reflects a political attack on Elon Musk rather than a traditional expression of antisemitism.
more#elon-musk
fromThe Art Newspaper - International art news and events
1 month ago
Renovation

Hastily reinstalled ethnographic galleries turn Mexico's National Museum of Anthropology into political theatre

The re-inauguration of Mexico's ethnographic galleries faces criticism for its inadequate labeling and unfinished displays, despite claims of progress in Indigenous representation.
#erdogan
Media industry
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

It's disinformation': Turkish state TV avoids any coverage of mass street protests

Turkey's media landscape is dominated by pro-government narratives, obscuring opposition voices and independent coverage.
fromeuronews
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Video. Thousands rally to support Istanbul Mayor

Imamoglu faces legal challenges seen as efforts to eliminate him politically, igniting protests from his supporters.
fromThe New Yorker
1 month ago
US Elections

Is Turkey's Declining Democracy a Model for Trump's America?

Ekrem Imamoğlu's arrest signals a shift in Turkish politics towards increased authoritarianism under Erdoğan.
Media industry
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

It's disinformation': Turkish state TV avoids any coverage of mass street protests

Turkey's media landscape is dominated by pro-government narratives, obscuring opposition voices and independent coverage.
fromeuronews
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Video. Thousands rally to support Istanbul Mayor

Imamoglu faces legal challenges seen as efforts to eliminate him politically, igniting protests from his supporters.
fromThe New Yorker
1 month ago
US Elections

Is Turkey's Declining Democracy a Model for Trump's America?

Ekrem Imamoğlu's arrest signals a shift in Turkish politics towards increased authoritarianism under Erdoğan.
more#erdogan
#hamas
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago
UK news

Friday Briefing

Escalation of conflict in Gaza as cease-fire collapses, with Israel ramping up military operations against Hamas amid public protests for a truce.
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago
US news

You Should Watch the News!' Marco Rubio Snaps at CBS's Brennan Asking For Justification' of Student Protester's Visa Being Revoked

U.S. visa revision policies are focused on preventing support for terrorist organizations, affecting individuals based on political expression linked to Hamas.
UK news
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

Friday Briefing

Escalation of conflict in Gaza as cease-fire collapses, with Israel ramping up military operations against Hamas amid public protests for a truce.
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago
US news

You Should Watch the News!' Marco Rubio Snaps at CBS's Brennan Asking For Justification' of Student Protester's Visa Being Revoked

U.S. visa revision policies are focused on preventing support for terrorist organizations, affecting individuals based on political expression linked to Hamas.
more#hamas
Miscellaneous
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Trump pardoned my cousin for assaulting a police officer Jan. 6 - it was the right call

The pardoning of Patrick McCaughey III raises concerns about double standards in legal consequences for different protest groups.
fromThe Atlantic
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

Photos of the Week: Mandarin Duck, Groundhog Day, Llama Race

Global events portray diverse cultural practices and responses to weather, politics, and environmental issues across various nations.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago
Black Lives Matter

Inhuman': As Modi visits Trump, outrage over shackled Indian deportees

US deported 104 Indians, escalating concerns over immigrant treatment; raises questions about Modi's influence over Trump ahead of his Washington visit.
Berlin
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 months ago

Protesters rally against German party leader who pushed migration proposal backed by far-right

Quality journalism is essential during critical times, providing unbiased coverage and insights without paywalls.
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

You Are a Misogynist!' Hecklers Interrupt Defense Secretary Nominee Pete Hegseth's Opening Statement

Hegseth's confirmation hearing was disrupted by hecklers, raising concerns about his past behaviors and suitability for the position.
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 months ago
Miscellaneous

Motocross in Milan and a king in South Africa: photos of the day Thursday

Political tensions escalate in Jammu and Kashmir assembly amidst protests over special status resolution.
fromwww.dw.com
6 months ago
Europe politics

Georgia announces partial vote recount amid protests DW 10/29/2024

The Georgian election commission announced a recount of a small percentage of votes amid allegations of election fraud and widespread protests.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.mediaite.com
6 months ago

A Night in the Garden: Trump Campaign Reportedly Planning Madison Square Garden Rally for 9 Days Before the Election

Trump to host a major rally at Madison Square Garden on Oct. 27, predicting possible Republican gains in New York.
Expect potential protests at Trump's rally as New York City remains a Democratic stronghold.
fromTruthout
7 months ago
Black Lives Matter

Police Want to Repress Palestine Solidarity - We Must Not Do Their Work for Them

The dynamics of political protest can shift rapidly, influenced by broader political events and internal disillusionment within activism.
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