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Right-wing politics
fromThe Atlantic
1 day ago

The College-Educated Working Class

America experiences recurring mutinies across political divides, with MAGA representing the ur-mutiny that challenges institutional foundations despite holding federal power.
Education
fromenglish.elpais.com
6 days ago

Discontent in Cuba takes shape with pot-banging protests and student assemblies

Cuba faces severe fuel shortages causing prolonged blackouts exceeding 24 hours, prompting residents to protest through pot-banging demonstrations demanding government solutions.
Food & drink
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Tinderbox' UK may be one shock away from food riots, experts say

UK food system vulnerabilities could allow a single shock to trigger price spikes, supply failures, social unrest and potential large-scale violence within decades.
Film
fromFilmmaker Magazine
1 month ago

How Politics Affects the Oscars, and Vice Versa

Oscar campaigns and awards frequently intersect with real-world politics, making film recognition politically charged amid social and geopolitical crises.
Philosophy
fromApaonline
2 months ago

Sartre and Freedom: Teaching Responsibility in May 1968, Luis Maurin Hakala

In May 1968 French students mounted a mass uprising rejecting establishment authority and asserting existential freedom to break social conventions.
Business
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

AI layoffs could far outpace new jobs - past economic shocks reveal how fast that can fuel unrest, a professor says

Rapid AI advances may cause mass layoffs that outpace new job creation, risking social unrest without aggressive retraining and policy responses.
Information security
fromSecuritymagazine
3 months ago

The 2025 Annual Guarding Report: Unrest Inspires Upgrades in Training, Technology

Rising social unrest and targeted attacks have increased executive and public safety threats, prompting stronger security measures, training, and AI-enabled technologies across industries.
Business
fromFast Company
4 months ago

Why statistics aren't reflecting the economy and everyday American life

Official government economic measures understate everyday Americans' financial struggles, masking rising costs and widespread economic vulnerability.
Arts
fromColossal
4 months ago

Moments of Riotous Unrest Converge in Elmer Guevara's Dramatic Paintings

Elmer Guevara's paintings juxtapose fiery urban unrest and everyday domestic calm, exploring intergenerational trauma, survival, and coping amid compounded crises.
fromwww.dw.com
6 months ago

Serbia: Chaos on the streets that could go in any direction DW 08/19/2025

"We went unarmed against bayonets. I feel, personally, as do other citizens who regularly attend protests, very upset, insecure, and unsafe, and that is a consequence of living under fascism, with all its manifestations."
Europe politics
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
7 months ago

Immigration and deprivation reasons UK public losing faith in politicians, says Rayner

Public disenchantment with politicians stems from immigration and deprivation, causing social unrest and rioting.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
7 months ago

Rayner warns Starmer UK faces another summer of riots if Labour fails to deliver

The UK government must address economic insecurity and public concerns to avoid unrest similar to last year's riots.
London politics
fromwww.standard.co.uk
8 months ago

Revealed: London boroughs with most arson attacks as expert links rise in blazes to social unrest

Arson attacks in London have surged by nearly 30% in two years, linked to social unrest and youth involvement.
Europe politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
8 months ago

Antigovernment protesters clash with riot police in Serbia

Massive protests in Belgrade demand early elections against populist President Vucic, highlighting continued unrest in Serbia despite official hostility.
fromwww.dw.com
9 months ago

US: Trump thanks Army at military parade in Washington DW 06/15/2025

The rare military parade, meant to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the US Army, unfolded simultaneously with widespread protests against President Trump, highlighting the country's political divides.
Washington DC
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
9 months ago

Is 4,700 federal troops a big deployment?

Federal forces have been deployed to Los Angeles despite local leaders' opposition, reflecting ongoing tensions around military use during protests.
Black Lives Matter
fromColossal
9 months ago

Stephen Shames Highlights a Transformational Era in 'Black Panthers & Revolution'

The construction of California Highway 17 in 1940 severely impacted Oakland's African American community, disrupting social cohesion and leading to unrest.
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