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‘Which Side Are You On?’: American protest songs have emboldened social movements for generations, from coal country to Minneapolis
‘Which Side Are You On?’: American protest songs have emboldened social movements for generations, from coal country to Minneapolis “Which Side Are You On?” is an American protest song that has been used to empower social movements for generations, from coal country to Minneapolis. The song was written in 1931 by Florence Reece, a woman […]
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Why Christian clergy see risk as part of their moral calling
Why Christian clergy see risk as part of their moral calling Christian clergy across the US are taking risks to protest harsh immigration enforcement actions and advocate for immigrant rights, seeing it as a moral calling. Their willingness to face arrest and bodily harm is rooted in their professional obligation to provide spiritual care for […]
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Creators and communities everywhere take a stand against ICE
Creators and communities everywhere take a stand against ICE Creators and communities worldwide are speaking out against ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) following recent shootings of civilians by federal agents. The backlash on social media and Reddit has intensified, even reaching accounts that typically focus on hobbies like golfing and playing cats like bongos. Alex […]
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Iran’s universities have long been a battleground, where protests happen and students fight for the future
Iran’s universities have long been a battleground, where protests happen and students fight for the future Iran’s universities have been a battleground for protests and student activism since at least the mid-1900s, with students fighting for political reform and freedom. The current wave of protests, which began in December 2025, has spread across the country, […]
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How social media is channeling popular discontent in Iran during ongoing period of domestic unrest
How social media is channeling popular discontent in Iran during ongoing period of domestic unrest The recent protests in Iran have been significantly influenced by social media, which has played a pivotal role in organizing, spreading, and documenting the unrest. The Iranian government’s attempt to block internet access during the protests has had limited success, […]
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The plague of frog costumes demonstrates the subversive power of play in protests
The plague of frog costumes demonstrates the subversive power of play in protests Frog costumes have become a staple at protests against immigration enforcement, particularly after an incident in Portland, Oregon, where an ICE agent deployed pepper spray into the air vent of a peaceful protester’s inflatable frog costume. The use of frog costumes and […]
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Organizers say over 7 million showed up to No Kings protests
Organizers say over 7 million showed up to No Kings protests Over 7 million people participated in No Kings protests across all 50 states, marking the largest day of protest since Donald Trump’s second term began. The protests were organized by Indivisible and featured over 2,700 events, a significant increase from June’s 2,000 events, indicating […]
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March of the frogs
March of the frogs The waterfront park in downtown Portland, Oregon was packed with people for a protest, with estimates suggesting tens of thousands attended. The No Kings protest, which took place last month, drew a large crowd, but this event saw even more people showing up to demonstrate against President Trump’s executive order. Despite […]
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10 effective things citizens can do to make change in addition to attending a protest
10 effective things citizens can do to make change in addition to attending a protest Pro-democracy groups successfully organized large-scale protests across the US, demonstrating that “together we are choosing democracy,” despite GOP leaders’ attempts to discredit them. Democracies that have suffered setbacks vary widely, but practices used globally to fight democratic backsliding or topple […]
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Why are there so many protests? The US public is highly polarized, and that drives people to act
Why are there so many protests? The US public is highly polarized, and that drives people to act Polarization is driving the surge in protests in the US, with the number of nonviolent demonstrations almost tripling since 2017. The level of polarization among Americans has reached its highest level since political scientists began tracking it […]
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