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World news
fromFlowingData
1 day ago

Crackdown on democracy in Hong Kong

Protests in Hong Kong led to a national security law, resulting in hundreds of arrests and significant personal consequences for those involved.
Women in technology
fromwww.theguardian.com
8 hours ago

Online abuse is silencing women on a staggering scale it's a democratic crisis | Sharon Kechula

Susan Kihika faced severe online abuse after maternity leave, highlighting gender-based violence and double standards in political scrutiny against women.
#ice
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
22 hours ago

California plaintiff in lawsuit challenging immigration raids arrested by ICE

ICE arrested a plaintiff in an immigration lawsuit, raising concerns of retaliation and prompting an emergency petition for his release.
US politics
fromIntelligencer
1 day ago

At Least One ICE Agent May Face Consequences for Minnesota

Minnesota charges an ICE officer for brandishing a gun at civilians, marking a significant accountability step following Operation Metro Surge.
EU data protection
fromIndependent
1 day ago

Gardai launch crackdown after threats to officers on front line during fuel protests

A garda crackdown is initiated in response to intimidation against officers and personnel during recent fuel blockades.
fromFortune
2 days ago

These Americans are refusing to pay their taxes in protest of the Trump administration | Fortune

"I was thinking, well, it's a little inconsistent for me to refuse induction, refuse to go into the military, yet pay taxes that would fund other people to go into the military," the 81-year-old told Fortune.
Right-wing politics
#protest
fromAbove the Law
1 day ago
Law

Justice For Grandmother Arrested Over 'No Dick Tator' Penis Costume At Trump Protest! - Above the Law

fromwww.amny.com
4 days ago
NYC politics

Over 80 arrested during Middle East wars protest outside Senators Schumer and Gillibrand's Midtown offices | amNewYork

fromwww.amny.com
1 week ago
New York City

15 arrested in anti-ICE Passover protest takeover of Palantir's Manhattan lobby | amNewYork

Law
fromAbove the Law
1 day ago

Justice For Grandmother Arrested Over 'No Dick Tator' Penis Costume At Trump Protest! - Above the Law

Wearing an inflatable penis costume to a protest is not a crime in Alabama, as confirmed by a judge's acquittal of related charges.
Law
fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

An immigration agent shot out his eye at a 'No Kings' rally. His lawyers plan to file claim against Homeland Security

A USC student was shot and blinded by a DHS officer during a protest, prompting a federal civil rights lawsuit against the agency.
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
4 days ago

Over 80 arrested during Middle East wars protest outside Senators Schumer and Gillibrand's Midtown offices | amNewYork

Dozens of protesters were arrested in Midtown while demonstrating against wars in the Middle East outside the offices of Senators Schumer and Gillibrand.
London politics
fromwww.standard.co.uk
5 days ago

Palestine Action ban protest in London sees 523 people arrested including 87-year-old

Over 500 people were arrested during a protest in London against the ban on Palestine Action, highlighting strong public support for the organization.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
1 week ago

15 arrested in anti-ICE Passover protest takeover of Palantir's Manhattan lobby | amNewYork

Fifteen protesters were arrested after occupying Palantir's lobby during a Passover seder to condemn ICE operations.
London politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
6 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.
Social justice
fromBossip
1 day ago

Lock Them Up: NYPD Cops Brutally Beat Brooklyn Man In Viral Video, Mayor Mamdani Sounds Off

Police violently assaulted an innocent man, highlighting systemic abuse of power against Black and Brown communities.
#immigration
Left-wing politics
fromTruthout
4 days ago

Trump Administration Fires Judges Who Blocked Deportations of Ozturk, Mahdawi

The Trump administration has fired over 100 immigration judges to expedite deportations, targeting pro-Palestine advocates and reshaping federal immigration courts.
US news
fromTruthout
3 days ago

MN Prosecutor Investigates ICE Arrest of US Citizen as Possible Kidnapping

Federal agents forcibly took US citizen ChongLy Thao from his home in freezing temperatures, raising questions of legality and potential criminal charges.
Law
fromSlate Magazine
2 days ago

The Clever New Lawsuit That Could Finally End ICE's Reign of Terror in Blue States

Juan Sebastián Carvajal-Muñoz is suing immigration agents for violating his rights during a brutal abduction.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

The anti-ICE resistance is working | Judith Levine

Resistance in politics mirrors physical resistance, slowing government actions and generating public response, as seen in the backlash against Trump's deportation efforts.
Left-wing politics
fromTruthout
4 days ago

Trump Administration Fires Judges Who Blocked Deportations of Ozturk, Mahdawi

The Trump administration has fired over 100 immigration judges to expedite deportations, targeting pro-Palestine advocates and reshaping federal immigration courts.
US news
fromTruthout
3 days ago

MN Prosecutor Investigates ICE Arrest of US Citizen as Possible Kidnapping

Federal agents forcibly took US citizen ChongLy Thao from his home in freezing temperatures, raising questions of legality and potential criminal charges.
fromDefector
1 day ago

A Year After The Corrections Officer Strike, New York Is Still Failing Its Incarcerated Population | Defector

The HALT Act mandates prisoners receive seven hours of congregate time outside our cells each day and limits excessive use of solitary confinement.
NYC parents
#police-misconduct
Brooklyn
fromBlack Enterprise
1 day ago

'I'm Not Resisting' NYPD Beats Brooklyn Man They Allegedly Profiled As A Drug Dealer

A Brooklyn man was mistakenly arrested by police during a drug investigation, leading to allegations of excessive force and internal review of the incident.
Law
fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

Former O.C. cop used database to track woman, contacted her thousands of times, prosecutors say

A former police officer pleaded guilty to unauthorized computer access and harassment in a case involving an extramarital relationship.
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

Arrests over Persian media offices arson attempt

Three arrests made after an attempted arson attack on a Persian media organization in north-west London, with no injuries reported.
fromIrish Independent
2 days ago

Man (20s) arrested for alleged threats against public representative during fuel protests

A man, aged in his 20s, was arrested under Section 5 of the Non Fatal Offences Against the Person Act 1997 and has since been released without charge.
France news
fromElectronic Frontier Foundation
3 days 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
#nypd
New York City
fromTheGrio
2 days ago

Police brutality swings back into full view in after NYPD brutally assaults man in case of mistaken identity

NYPD officers were filmed violently arresting a man in a Brooklyn liquor store, prompting an investigation by Mayor Mamdani.
fromNewsNation
1 day ago
Brooklyn

Police beat Brooklyn man in mistaken-identity case

A man was beaten by police in a Brooklyn liquor store due to mistaken identity, prompting an internal investigation by the NYPD.
New York City
fromTheGrio
2 days ago

Police brutality swings back into full view in after NYPD brutally assaults man in case of mistaken identity

NYPD officers were filmed violently arresting a man in a Brooklyn liquor store, prompting an investigation by Mayor Mamdani.
Brooklyn
fromNewsNation
1 day ago

Police beat Brooklyn man in mistaken-identity case

A man was beaten by police in a Brooklyn liquor store due to mistaken identity, prompting an internal investigation by the NYPD.
Washington DC
fromwww.vox.com
2 days ago

Trump's DOJ wants to undo January 6 convictions

The Trump administration seeks to vacate convictions of January 6 rioters, framing them as victims of wrongful prosecution.
Left-wing politics
fromJezebel
2 days ago

The DOJ Just Fired 4 Officials for Prosecuting Violent, Anti-Abortion Extremists

Todd Blanche's DOJ report accuses Biden's administration of misusing the FACE Act against anti-abortion protesters while firing four officials.
#reproductive-rights
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 days ago

The criminal law changes backed by MPs including pornography and protesting

The Independent provides critical journalism on key issues without paywalls, emphasizing the importance of accessible reporting for all Americans.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
6 days ago
UK news

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.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 days ago

The criminal law changes backed by MPs including pornography and protesting

The Independent provides critical journalism on key issues without paywalls, emphasizing the importance of accessible reporting for all Americans.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
6 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.
NYC politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 days 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.
#dublin-protests
fromIrish Independent
5 days ago
London politics

Government wants probe into media coverage of fuel protests; Garda Commissioner 'absolutely appalled' by threats to gardai

fromIrish Independent
5 days ago
London politics

Government wants investigation into media coverage of fuel protests; Garda Commissioner 'absoluetly appalled' by threats to gardai

fromIrish Independent
5 days ago
London politics

Government wants probe into media coverage of fuel protests; Garda Commissioner 'absolutely appalled' by threats to gardai

fromIrish Independent
5 days ago
London politics

Government wants investigation into media coverage of fuel protests; Garda Commissioner 'absoluetly appalled' by threats to gardai

Philosophy
fromThe Conversation
3 days ago

Searching for a 'technofix' to climate change has many dangers. Could radical humility save the planet?

Technological solutions to climate change may pose unforeseen risks and dangers to the planet.
fromwww.dw.com
3 days ago

Lebanon: Debate over 'fake plot' to overthrow government

Erick Stakelbeck, a conservative commentator, stated, 'It seems Israel uncovered this plot by Hezbollah to essentially overthrow the Lebanese government. And Lebanon apparently averted a major disaster here, thanks to the Israeli air force.'
France politics
#robert-del-naja
London music
fromConsequence
4 days 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
4 days 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.
fromIndependent
4 days ago

Counter-terror unit probing threat to bomb a garda station if officers 'get heavy handed' with protesters

A bomb threat was sent to Garda Headquarters, warning that a device would be detonated near a garda station if authorities acted heavily against fuel protesters.
Germany news
Online Community Development
fromTruthout
5 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.
Los Angeles
fromABC30 Fresno
1 day ago

USC student prepares to file lawsuit against DHS after losing eye during 'No Kings' rally in LA

An 18-year-old USC freshman lost an eye due to a projectile fired by a DHS officer during a protest in Los Angeles.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

A journalist filmed an ICE protest at a Minnesota church. Then federal agents showed up at her door

Journalist Georgia Fort livestreamed her arrest, highlighting concerns over press freedom and constitutional rights amid charges related to covering a protest.
Social justice
fromAdvocate.com
1 day ago

LGBTQ+ youth say prisons and policing fail hate crime victims. Now what?

Communities are urged to adopt non-punitive, community-based solutions to address violence, particularly for marginalized groups like LGBTQ+ individuals.
#iran
World news
fromRadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty
2 days ago

Iran Sentences Four More To Death Over Mass Protests, Rights Groups Say

Iran has sentenced four protesters to death amid ongoing government crackdowns on anti-government demonstrations, with seven executions reported so far.
World news
fromNew York Post
5 days ago

Iranians issue chilling warning to U.S. as they celebrate deportation of regime offspring

Iranians celebrate visa cancellations for regime relatives, viewing it as a significant step against those exploiting the U.S.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
5 days ago

Iranian authorities remain defiant, urge supporters to stay in streets

The US delegation failed to gain the trust of Iran in negotiations to end the war, according to Iranian officials.
World news
fromRadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty
2 days ago

Iran Sentences Four More To Death Over Mass Protests, Rights Groups Say

Iran has sentenced four protesters to death amid ongoing government crackdowns on anti-government demonstrations, with seven executions reported so far.
World news
fromNew York Post
5 days ago

Iranians issue chilling warning to U.S. as they celebrate deportation of regime offspring

Iranians celebrate visa cancellations for regime relatives, viewing it as a significant step against those exploiting the U.S.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
5 days ago

Iranian authorities remain defiant, urge supporters to stay in streets

The US delegation failed to gain the trust of Iran in negotiations to end the war, according to Iranian officials.
fromwww.npr.org
2 days ago

'Dear America': HUD workers say they're being blocked from doing their jobs

"This administration has ground fair housing enforcement to a halt. Worse, they're picking and choosing which protected classes count."
US news
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 days ago

Police say suspects remain unknown after woman raped in Epsom as protests break out

Protests erupted in Surrey after a woman was raped outside a church, with police lacking sufficient information on the suspects.
Left-wing politics
fromThe Nation
3 days ago

Let's Finally Do Something About the Bulldozer That Killed My Daughter

Senator Bernie Sanders aims to ban the transfer of D-9 bulldozers to Israel to prevent further destruction of Palestinian homes.
fromwww.dw.com
4 days ago

Haiti: Several police arrested over stampede which killed 25

The deadly stampede occurred at a former military citadel in the north of the country, leading to a three-day mourning period in Haiti for the 25 victims.
France politics
NYC parents
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Israeli forces fire teargas at schoolchildren holding West Bank sit-in

Israeli forces used teargas against Palestinian schoolchildren protesting blocked access to their school in the West Bank.
Social justice
fromLGBTQ Nation
3 days ago

Lawsuit against gay activist could help destroy the right to protest, judge & lawyers say - LGBTQ Nation

A federal appeals court ruling may deter individuals from participating in protests, impacting free speech and assembly rights.
US news
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Psychological torture': outcry over conditions at ICE desert detention camp

Camp East Montana faces severe health and environmental issues, with reports of abuse, sickness, and inadequate infrastructure affecting detainees.
US politics
fromenglish.elpais.com
3 days ago

The Trump administration is trying to force Reddit to reveal the identity of an online ICE critic

The Trump administration is demanding Reddit user data, seen as an attack on freedom of expression and a violation of constitutional rights.
UK politics
fromIndependent
6 days ago

Revealed: New poll shows what the public really think of fuel protests

Public blames government for fuel shortages and supports nationwide protests.
#protests
Boston
fromBoston.com
2 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.
US news
fromLos Angeles Times
2 weeks ago

Dozens arrested after authorities fire tear gas at 'No Kings' protesters

Over 70 protesters were arrested after police used tear gas and pepper balls during a demonstration in Los Angeles.
Boston
fromBoston.com
2 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.
US news
fromLos Angeles Times
2 weeks ago

Dozens arrested after authorities fire tear gas at 'No Kings' protesters

Over 70 protesters were arrested after police used tear gas and pepper balls during a demonstration in Los Angeles.
#no-kings
US Elections
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 weeks ago

Photos: No Kings' protests erupt across the US, with a Minnesota focus

Nationwide No Kings protests are mobilizing against President Trump's policies, particularly in response to recent immigration actions and the US-Israel conflict with Iran.
Washington DC
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 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
2 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.
#justice-department
#palestine-action
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
6 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.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
6 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.
Social justice
fromTruthout
5 days ago

Pennsylvania's Abolitionist Organizers Win Victory Against Mandatory Life Without Parole

Pennsylvania's Supreme Court ruling overturns mandatory life sentences for felony murder, impacting over a thousand individuals, primarily Black.
Law
fromPOLITICO
3 days ago

Cherfilus-McCormick attorneys request federal trial delay

Edwin Cherfilus-McCormick faces serious legal challenges, including potential expulsion from Congress and significant prison time if convicted.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

The Guardian view on AI politics: US datacentre protests are a warning to big tech | Editorial

Voters across the political spectrum are uniting against big tech's influence, particularly regarding AI datacentres and their environmental impact.
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.
London politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
6 days ago

More than 500 people arrested at London rally for Palestine Action

Pro-Palestinian protesters in London faced over 500 arrests during a demonstration against UK government complicity in Gaza genocide.
fromwww.npr.org
3 days ago

Fuel protests have Ireland's government facing possible no-confidence vote

Protests began April 7 with slow-moving convoys clogging roadways. They grew as word spread on social media as truckers, farmers and taxi and bus operators blocked key infrastructure and the main thoroughfare in the capital, Dublin.
US news
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
fromIndependent
6 days ago

Hundreds of gardai clear O'Connell Street blockade at 3.30am as new poll reveals what the public really think of fuel protests

Hundreds of gardaí have formed an effective ring of steel around the city centre. Protesters did not resist the move to free up the country's main thoroughfare.
London politics
US news
fromwww.mediaite.com
6 days ago

Turning Point Journalist Says She Was Brutally Assaulted' By Anti-ICE Protesters and Comes with Video

Savanah Hernandez was assaulted by anti-ICE protesters in Minneapolis, resulting in physical injuries and damage to her glasses.
US politics
fromLos Angeles Times
2 weeks ago

'Amateur hour at the U.S. attorney's office': L.A. prosecutors face more losses in protest cases

Prosecutors faced significant challenges in two separate trials for assault on federal officers in Los Angeles, with one case potentially dismissed due to discovery issues.
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks 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 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.
London politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 weeks ago

In U-turn, UK police say Palestine Action protesters will be arrested again

London's Met Police warns that supporting Palestine Action may lead to arrest despite a High Court ruling against its proscription.
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
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.
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.
Law
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Cop City case could trigger more charges against US protesters, attorney says

Georgia appealed dismissal of conspiracy charges against 61 Cop City defendants, extending a major RICO and domestic-terrorism legal battle with potential national precedent.
#immigration-enforcement
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.
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