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#protest

50501 Day of Action in San Francisco, April 19, 2025 - San Francisco Bay Times

Over 1.6 million Americans protested against the Trump administration on April 19, 2025, showcasing a nationwide movement for change.

US politics

fromSlate Magazine

5 hours ago

Voters Are Frustrated. Will Democrats Be Able to Do Something With It?

Americans are increasingly motivated to protest against perceived threats to democracy, as evidenced by the actions of individuals like retired police chief Robert Quinlan.

US politics

After months of surrender, the Democrats have finally stood up to Trump thank you, Cory Booker | Emma Brockes

Cory Booker's 25-hour Senate speech serves as a powerful, symbolic protest against Trump's administration.

Washington DC

Pro-Hamas vandal sentenced to prison for defacing DC monument

A man was sentenced to 10 days in federal prison for spray-painting a monument during a protest.

fromwww.dw.com

US Elections

US: Bernie Sanders rally draws record crowd in LA DW 04/13/2025

The rally in Los Angeles, part of Bernie Sanders' 'Fighting Oligarchy' tour, highlighted widespread dissatisfaction with Trump's policies.

Boston food

fromSan Francisco Bay Times

City of Cambridge to hold protest pushing Harvard to stand up to Trump

Cambridge protests against Harvard's compliance with Trump administration demands regarding DEI initiatives and funding.

Local officials aim to ensure Harvard maintains its values amid federal pressure.

Black Lives Matter

50501 Day of Action in San Francisco, April 19, 2025 - San Francisco Bay Times

Over 1.6 million Americans protested against the Trump administration on April 19, 2025, showcasing a nationwide movement for change.

US politics

fromSlate Magazine

5 hours ago

Voters Are Frustrated. Will Democrats Be Able to Do Something With It?

Americans are increasingly motivated to protest against perceived threats to democracy, as evidenced by the actions of individuals like retired police chief Robert Quinlan.

US politics

After months of surrender, the Democrats have finally stood up to Trump thank you, Cory Booker | Emma Brockes

Cory Booker's 25-hour Senate speech serves as a powerful, symbolic protest against Trump's administration.

Washington DC

Pro-Hamas vandal sentenced to prison for defacing DC monument

A man was sentenced to 10 days in federal prison for spray-painting a monument during a protest.

fromwww.dw.com

more#trump-administration

US Elections

US: Bernie Sanders rally draws record crowd in LA DW 04/13/2025

The rally in Los Angeles, part of Bernie Sanders' 'Fighting Oligarchy' tour, highlighted widespread dissatisfaction with Trump's policies.

#london

London politics

Eight arrested as Youth Demand try to shut down' London and block fire engine on emergency call'

Youth Demand activists were arrested for disrupting London traffic in a pro-Palestine protest to end arms sales to Israel.

fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk

UK news

Man admits attacking Quran-burning protester

A man pleaded guilty to assaulting a protester who burned a Quran outside the Turkish Consulate in London.

London politics

'1,000 cyclists' ride through Silvertown tunnel amid anger over bike ban

About 1,000 cyclists protested against the Silvertown tunnel's bike ban, highlighting safety and infrastructure issues.

London politics

Eight arrested as Youth Demand try to shut down' London and block fire engine on emergency call'

Youth Demand activists were arrested for disrupting London traffic in a pro-Palestine protest to end arms sales to Israel.

fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk

UK news

Man admits attacking Quran-burning protester

A man pleaded guilty to assaulting a protester who burned a Quran outside the Turkish Consulate in London.

London politics

'1,000 cyclists' ride through Silvertown tunnel amid anger over bike ban

About 1,000 cyclists protested against the Silvertown tunnel's bike ban, highlighting safety and infrastructure issues.

Portland food

YOUR SUNDAY READING LIST: A Massive March, a Police Accountability Hero, and Not-So Hygienic Recycling

The Northwest Oregon Labor Council's decision to consider police union membership has sparked controversy and debate over labor and accountability.

fromTheartnewspaper

Arts

'Exhausted' life models at Florence art academy threaten nude protest

Life models in Florence are seeking better working conditions through legal action and public protest.

fromPortland Mercury

Portland food

YOUR SUNDAY READING LIST: A Massive March, a Police Accountability Hero, and Not-So Hygienic Recycling

The Northwest Oregon Labor Council's decision to consider police union membership has sparked controversy and debate over labor and accountability.

fromTheartnewspaper

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Arts

'Exhausted' life models at Florence art academy threaten nude protest

Life models in Florence are seeking better working conditions through legal action and public protest.

Hungary passes constitutional amendment banning public LGBTQ+ events

Hungary's new law bans LGBTQ+ public events and enables facial recognition of participants, reflecting a crackdown on LGBTQ+ rights under the guise of "child protection."

NYC LGBT

Drag Race stars condemn Met Police's handling of drag queen's death

A protest was held for drag queen Heklina seeking justice and addressing police negligence in her case.

fromAdvocate.com

NYC LGBT

NC group changes Pride event name following 'nasty' response

LGBTQ+ activists in North Carolina plan to protest negative comments from residents and a council member regarding a Pride celebration in Newton.

LGBT

fromAdvocate.com

fromPinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news

Hungary passes constitutional amendment banning public LGBTQ+ events

Hungary's new law bans LGBTQ+ public events and enables facial recognition of participants, reflecting a crackdown on LGBTQ+ rights under the guise of "child protection."

NYC LGBT

Drag Race stars condemn Met Police's handling of drag queen's death

A protest was held for drag queen Heklina seeking justice and addressing police negligence in her case.

fromAdvocate.com

NYC LGBT

NC group changes Pride event name following 'nasty' response

LGBTQ+ activists in North Carolina plan to protest negative comments from residents and a council member regarding a Pride celebration in Newton.

more#lgbtq

fromwww.ocregister.com

Pets

Protesters gather at home of suspected California cat killer after he is released on bail

Community members protested Alejandro Acosta's quick release on bail after he was arrested for allegedly killing multiple neighborhood cats.

Mob chased Brooklyn woman after mistaking her for protester at speech by Israeli security minister

A woman in Brooklyn was brutally assaulted by a mob of men due to a mistaken identity during an Israel-related protest.

NYC parents

6 days ago

Dozens of Brooklynites camping out 24/7 in protest of incoming homeless shelter

Residents of Sheepshead Bay are protesting a planned family homeless shelter, fearing it will lead to increased crime in their neighborhood.

NYC LGBT

Cops probing threats, harassment against 2 women during protest outside NYC synagogue after vile video circulates online

Police are investigating harassment and threats against women during a protest outside a Brooklyn synagogue.

NYC LGBT

fromAP News

Mob chased Brooklyn woman after mistaking her for protester at speech by Israeli security minister

A woman in Brooklyn was brutally assaulted by a mob of men due to a mistaken identity during an Israel-related protest.

NYC parents

6 days ago

Dozens of Brooklynites camping out 24/7 in protest of incoming homeless shelter

Residents of Sheepshead Bay are protesting a planned family homeless shelter, fearing it will lead to increased crime in their neighborhood.

NYC LGBT

Cops probing threats, harassment against 2 women during protest outside NYC synagogue after vile video circulates online

Police are investigating harassment and threats against women during a protest outside a Brooklyn synagogue.

more#brooklyn

#budget-cuts

NYC politics

Hakeem Jeffries and Cory Booker livestream sit-in against GOP funding plan

Democratic leaders are actively protesting against a proposed Republican budget that they argue undermines essential social programs.

fromABC7 New York

NYC politics

House Minority Leader Jeffries, NJ Sen. Booker begin sit-in protest on Capitol steps

Congressmen Jeffries and Booker protest budget cuts that threaten vulnerable programs and families.

NYC politics

Hakeem Jeffries and Cory Booker livestream sit-in against GOP funding plan

Democratic leaders are actively protesting against a proposed Republican budget that they argue undermines essential social programs.

NYC politics

fromABC7 New York

House Minority Leader Jeffries, NJ Sen. Booker begin sit-in protest on Capitol steps

Congressmen Jeffries and Booker protest budget cuts that threaten vulnerable programs and families.

more#budget-cuts

#youth-demand

London politics

Youth Demand protest LIVE: Activists threaten to shut down London' with park protest over Gaza and climate crisis

Youth Demand is staging a significant protest in London to advocate for Gaza and the climate crisis.

London politics

Arrests over paint thrown on London Marathon route

Two protesters threw powder paint on Tower Bridge during the London Marathon, leading to arrests for public nuisance.

The protest aimed to raise awareness for their cause while the event was ongoing.

London politics

Youth Demand protest LIVE: Activists threaten to shut down London' with park protest over Gaza and climate crisis

Youth Demand is staging a significant protest in London to advocate for Gaza and the climate crisis.

London politics

Arrests over paint thrown on London Marathon route

Two protesters threw powder paint on Tower Bridge during the London Marathon, leading to arrests for public nuisance.

The protest aimed to raise awareness for their cause while the event was ongoing.

Amid Disappearing of Student Activists, Jewish Demonstrators Hold "Emergency Passover Seder" Outside NYC's ICE Offices

Protests erupted in New York against U.S. detentions of student activists opposing Israel's actions in Gaza, highlighting major political and social concerns.

Black Lives Matter

'There is power in solidarity': Students, union leaders, officials rally to support detained Tufts student

Support for detained Tufts student Rümeysa Öztürk galvanized community advocates and officials in Boston expressing solidarity against immigration policies.

fromwww.mediaite.com

Right-wing politics

You Butch-Bodied Bigot!' Heckler Lays Into Marjorie Taylor Greene During Town Hall

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene faced a heckler at a town hall event who insulted her, sparking applause from the audience after her removal.

5 days ago

Black Lives Matter

Spontaneous protest held outside Rhode Island Hospital after ICE presence reported

Protesters rallied at Rhode Island Hospital against ICE presence, advocating for the rights of a patient reportedly targeted by immigration agents.

fromABC7 San Francisco

Black Lives Matter

North Bay activists call for boycott of Avelo Airlines as it plans for ICE deportation flights

Avelo Airlines faces significant backlash for planning deportation flights amidst ongoing protests in Sonoma County.

NYC parents

fromTruthout

Amid Disappearing of Student Activists, Jewish Demonstrators Hold "Emergency Passover Seder" Outside NYC's ICE Offices

Protests erupted in New York against U.S. detentions of student activists opposing Israel's actions in Gaza, highlighting major political and social concerns.

Black Lives Matter

'There is power in solidarity': Students, union leaders, officials rally to support detained Tufts student

Support for detained Tufts student Rümeysa Öztürk galvanized community advocates and officials in Boston expressing solidarity against immigration policies.

fromwww.mediaite.com

Right-wing politics

You Butch-Bodied Bigot!' Heckler Lays Into Marjorie Taylor Greene During Town Hall

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene faced a heckler at a town hall event who insulted her, sparking applause from the audience after her removal.

5 days ago

Black Lives Matter

Spontaneous protest held outside Rhode Island Hospital after ICE presence reported

Protesters rallied at Rhode Island Hospital against ICE presence, advocating for the rights of a patient reportedly targeted by immigration agents.

fromABC7 San Francisco

Black Lives Matter

North Bay activists call for boycott of Avelo Airlines as it plans for ICE deportation flights

Avelo Airlines faces significant backlash for planning deportation flights amidst ongoing protests in Sonoma County.

more#immigration

fromAol

SF food

NYC cafe brews hilarious controversy by moving cinnamon shakers: 'No stick, no sip!'

A NYC coffee company faced backlash after relocating cinnamon shakers behind the counter, sparking a humorous protest by customers.

#politics

Right-wing politics

I left behind an authoritarian state to move to the US. Now I see my new home falling to the same dark forces | Mona Eltahawy

There is a growing parallel between American politics and Egyptian authoritarianism, as observed by an Egyptian-American transitioning from Cairo to New York.

fromFuturism

Black Lives Matter

Convoy of Gas Guzzling Trucks Imposes Blockade on Tesla Dealership

A protest against Tesla evolved into a blockade by gas-powered trucks and groups like the Proud Boys in support of Elon Musk.

Right-wing politics

I left behind an authoritarian state to move to the US. Now I see my new home falling to the same dark forces | Mona Eltahawy

There is a growing parallel between American politics and Egyptian authoritarianism, as observed by an Egyptian-American transitioning from Cairo to New York.

fromFuturism

Black Lives Matter

Convoy of Gas Guzzling Trucks Imposes Blockade on Tesla Dealership

A protest against Tesla evolved into a blockade by gas-powered trucks and groups like the Proud Boys in support of Elon Musk.

more#politics

Black Lives Matter

'Delulu for Lulu": Inside the circus at Luigi Mangione's court hearing - where supporters want to be heard, but not seen

Luigi Mangione's supporters show strong but anonymous backing at his court appearance, despite mixed reactions to the proceedings.

Social justice

fromwww.berkeleyside.org

This is what we gray hairs do': Berkeley seniors protest Social Security cuts

Older Berkeley residents rallied against proposed cuts to the Social Security Administration, expressing concerns over the impact on those reliant on social security benefits.

#climate-change

UK politics

Vilified, arrested, held incommunicado: that's the price of protest in Britain today | George Monbiot

Authoritarian tactics increasingly used against peaceful protests reflect a disturbing trend in policing and governance across nations.

London politics