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UK politics
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
1 week ago

Starmer branded a 'communist' over free speech as Polish MEP threatens to sue him - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

The UK blocks several right-wing figures from entering ahead of a major rally, prompting legal threats and accusations of censorship and authoritarianism.
Washington DC
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 weeks ago

Conservative Host Ridicules Democrats for Giving King Charles III a Standing Ovation' in Congress Despite Backing No Kings' Rallies

Democratic members of Congress gave King Charles III a standing ovation despite previously supporting No Kings protests against Trump.
fromThe Washington Post
1 month 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
NYC politics
fromNBC New York
2 months ago

Two people in custody after 'suspicious devices' found outside NYC mayor's official residence

Two people were arrested after suspicious devices were ignited during competing protests outside Gracie Mansion in New York City, with the mayor safely inside the residence.
#donald-trump
Miscellaneous
fromThe Nation
3 months ago

Get Ready for This Year's Undemocratic, Debt-Ridden, and Mobster-Infused Winter Olympics

Milano Cortina 2026 highlights persistent Olympic problems—political protest, inflated spending, corruption, intensified policing, and greenwashing—despite reform promises.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 months ago

Dual citizenship: Bangladesh's latest political flashpoint before elections

A dispute over allowing dual citizens to run has sparked protests and reciprocal accusations against the Election Commission, threatening Bangladesh's February 12 national elections.
fromwww.dw.com
4 months ago

Why Germany probably won't get political at 2026 World Cup

Germany were met with a lot of criticism for their gesture in Qatar, but Jurgen Mittag, a professor of sports politics at the German Sport University Cologne, believes had they made the quarterfinals things might have been different. "But as it was, they were met with a great deal of ridicule because they were symbolically strong but sportingly weak," Mittag told DW.
Soccer (FIFA)
SF politics
fromABC7 San Francisco
4 months ago

Petition urges SF Ballet to cancel Kennedy Center tour stop as company opens 2026 season

San Francisco Ballet faces political controversy and petitions over its Kennedy Center performance following the venue's renaming to include Trump's name.
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Paper
4 months ago

Through the lens: Brooklyn Paper's most striking, surprising and unforgettable photos of 2025 * Brooklyn Paper

Brooklyn in 2025 experienced intense civic engagement, cultural traditions, crises, and community-driven recovery captured through striking local photojournalism.
World news
fromFortune
6 months ago

Ivory Coast Gen Zers run low on patience as 83-year-old president runs for fourth term | Fortune

Ivory Coast faces a contested election as President Ouattara seeks a fourth term amid economic hardship, youth discontent, opposition disqualifications, protests and heavy security.
fromwww.mediaite.com
7 months ago

Robert De Niro Praises Letitia James For Saying 'F*ck You!' to Trump in Crazy MSNBC Tirade

I'm sorry, this is where we're at, De Niro continued, while holding his hand to his chest. It's what she's saying, This is it. I will not be taken down by this person. I am not afraid of him.' And God bless her for that. He added ICE agents or those ICE guys, as De Niro put it better not mess with James.
US politics
fromwww.sandiegouniontribune.com
7 months ago

Camp Pendleton says Interstate 5 won't be closed during Saturday's live-fire exercise

Responding to criticism from lawmakers, Camp Pendleton says it will not seek to shut down all or part of Interstate 5 on Saturday when it stages a live-fire amphibious assault exercise in the presence of Vice President JD Vance and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. All training events will occur on approved training ranges and comport with established safety protocols, the base said in a statement issued at 10 p.m. on Wednesday. No public highways or transportation routes will be closed.
US politics
US politics
fromLGBTQ Nation
7 months ago

Pam Bondi said matching protest signs prove antifa is real. It didn't go well for her. - LGBTQ Nation

Pam Bondi asserted that antifa is a funded, organized criminal group based on matching protest signs, prompting social-media ridicule pointing to matching MAGA signs.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
8 months ago

Captured state: Israel 20 years after disengaging from Gaza

driven by a sense of curiosity, Yossi Mekelberg, now a senior consulting fellow with Chatham House, talked his way into a restricted Gaza to see firsthand the impact of Israel's decision to disengage from the enclave. I joined a bus carrying settlers to one of the cemeteries in Gaza on the day of Tisha B'av, he told Al Jazeera, referring to a day of mourning and fasting when Jews commemorate the destruction of their First and Second Temples and other historical tragedies.
World news
US politics
fromwww.dw.com
9 months ago

Trump lands in Alaska to meet Putin for Ukraine talks DW 08/15/2025

Trump and Putin's summit in Alaska focuses on US-Russia relations and the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.
fromwww.esquire.com
9 months ago

Meet the Texas Democrat Who Earned Joe Rogan's Presidential Nod

It's an intense work road trip. I had a journalist ask me what I was going to do on my break. And this is the break. It's the worst break I've ever had, because we have been working around the clock here, talking to media and talking to our constituents about what's happening in Texas, shining a national spotlight on this redistricting power grab.
US politics
fromThe Conversation
9 months ago

Authoritarian rulers aren't new - here's what Herodotus, an early Greek historian, wrote about them

Public opinion polls indicate significant concern among Americans regarding President Trump's extensive use of executive power, fostering various protests against perceived authoritarianism.
Philosophy
Social justice
fromwww.npr.org
9 months ago

Their son was shot by police in Bangladesh's 2024 protests. They still want justice

Sayed's death symbolizes the tragic cost of political protests in Bangladesh, reflecting a significant national crisis.
San Francisco
fromThe Mercury News
9 months ago

St. James Park has long been San Jose's center of politics, protest

St. James Park is a historic site for political protests, exemplifying its role in civic life and large public gatherings.
NYC politics
fromQNS
9 months ago

Dueling protests clash outside Zohran Mamdani's Astoria office - QNS

Dueling protests outside Assemblymember Zohran Mamdani's office highlighted significant political and cultural divides in New York City's election cycle.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
10 months ago

Opinion: Heat domes, wildfires, floods and drought. Where's the outrage?

Climate change is inflicting far higher costs on Americans at a far faster pace than experts predicted back when the public started clamoring for action on global warming.
Environment
Social justice
fromwww.dw.com
10 months ago

'We reclaimed our voice': Why Kenyans protest on July 7 DW 07/02/2025

July 7 marked significant protests in Kenya aiming for political accountability and leadership change, resonating with contemporary movements.
LGBT
fromwww.dw.com
10 months ago

No Pride, no Palestine: Bundestag boss claims neutrality DW 06/30/2025

Julia Klockner decided against flying the rainbow Pride flag and barred official attendance of queer members at the CSD parade, causing widespread protests.
London music
fromIrish Independent
10 months ago

'This is going to be a special one' - Kneecap to play Electric Picnic main stage

Kneecap and Bob Vylan made politically charged statements at Glastonbury, leading to police review and festival condemnation.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
10 months ago

Revolting': Wes Streeting hits Glastonbury and BBC over death to the IDF' chants

Wes Streeting condemned inflammatory chanting at Glastonbury, calling for accountability from the BBC and festival organizers regarding their broadcasting choices.
fromThe Mercury News
10 months ago

Teens made a statement during 'No Kings' protest in San Jose

Goldstein noted, "The president is doing some very, very dangerous things," emphasizing the urgency of youth activism amid troubling political actions.
US politics
Los Angeles
fromtime.com
11 months ago

Trump Orders ICE to Expand' Deportations in Democratic Cities

Trump proposes to expand deportation efforts in major cities, citing illegal immigration's impact on Democratic voter base.
fromSan Francisco Bay Times
11 months ago

Manny's in the Mission Targeted by Vandals After ICE Protests - San Francisco Bay Times

Manny's, founded by Manny Yekutiel, faced vandalism with antisemitic messages after protests against ICE, highlighting ongoing antisemitism towards Jewish-owned businesses.
NYC LGBT
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
11 months ago

CNN Brian Stelter: Les Miserables Show Celebration of Trump

The upcoming Les Miserables performance for Trump is expected to be a celebration and starkly different from the booing Vice President Vance faced.
Black Lives Matter
fromwww.mediaite.com
11 months ago

Walmart Faces MAGA Boycott After Heiress Pays for Anti-Trump No Kings' Protest Ad

Walmart's heiress faces backlash over anti-Trump ad, potentially leading to a boycott prompted by Kari Lake's social media reactions.
frommissionlocal.org
11 months ago

The only good settler is a dead 1.' Manny's Cafe hit with personal vandalism during anti-ICE protest.

Yekutiel expressed that while he appreciates the community support, such aggression towards local businesses is unacceptable and misdirected, especially given the restaurant's intent to promote inclusivity.
NYC LGBT
Black Lives Matter
fromTruthout
11 months ago

Observers Say Noem's Leaked Letter Portends "Grave Escalation" Amid Protests

Noem seeks military support for law enforcement, potentially bypassing laws against military involvement in domestic policing.
NYC LGBT
fromSFGATE
11 months ago

Yosemite bans flags at El Capitan with threat of 6-month jail sentence

El Capitan at Yosemite is facing restrictions against political displays to preserve wilderness and ensure visitor safety.
UK politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
11 months ago

New Zealand parliament suspends Maori MPs who performed protest haka

New Zealand parliament suspended three MPs for performing a haka to protest against a controversial bill, imposing unprecedented sanctions.
UK politics
fromeuronews
11 months ago

Hungary delays vote on transparency law targeting foreign-funded NGOs

Fidesz postpones vote on a bill restricting foreign funding to media and NGOs due to protests and internal party debate.
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