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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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From anime to activism: How the ‘One Piece’ pirate flag became the global emblem of Gen Z resistance
From anime to activism: How the ‘One Piece’ pirate flag became the global emblem of Gen Z resistance The “One Piece” pirate flag, originally from the popular Japanese manga series, has become a global emblem of Gen Z resistance and youth-led activism. The flag’s spread across borders reflects the digital upbringing of Gen Z, who […]
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How hardships and hashtags combined to fuel Nepal’s violent response to social media ban
How hardships and hashtags combined to fuel Nepal’s violent response to social media ban Nepal’s violent response to a social media ban was fueled by hardships and hashtags, resulting in the ousting of a deeply unpopular government and at least 50 deaths. The protests, led by Gen Z, were sparked by the government’s decision to […]
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The use of federal troops to quell Los Angeles protests recalls militarized law enforcement during the Civil Rights Movement
The use of federal troops to quell Los Angeles protests recalls militarized law enforcement during the Civil Rights Movement The use of federal troops to quell Los Angeles protests over immigration raids without state approval recalls militarized law enforcement during the Civil Rights Movement. President Donald Trump has activated 4,000 National Guard troops and sent […]
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Smartphones are once again setting the agenda for justice as the Latino community documents ICE actions
Smartphones are once again setting the agenda for justice as the Latino community documents ICE actions Latino organizers are using smartphones to document ICE actions, film family separations, and livestream protests outside detention centers, creating a new tradition of “mobile journalism” that echoes Black media survival strategies from the past. The power of visual evidence […]
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Millions rally against authoritarianism, while the White House portrays protests as threats – a political scientist explains
Millions rally against authoritarianism, while the White House portrays protests as threats – a political scientist explains Millions of Americans protested against President Donald Trump’s authoritarianism and expansion of executive power on June 14, 2025, in rallies organized under the “No Kings” banner. The protests were largely peaceful, but some incidents of violence did occur, […]
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No Kings: protests in the eye of the storm
No Kings: protests in the eye of the storm No Kings: protests were held across the US and beyond, with an estimated 2,000 events, to protest President Trump’s actions and policies. The protests, titled “No Kings,” aimed to counterbalance Trump’s birthday military parade in Washington, DC, which was seen as a show of force against […]
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From Kent State to Los Angeles, using armed forces to police civilians is a high-risk strategy
From Kent State to Los Angeles, using armed forces to police civilians is a high-risk strategy President Donald Trump’s decision to deploy 2,000 California National Guard troops into Los Angeles to support federal immigration enforcement raids has been criticized as “inflammatory” and potentially escalating tensions. The deployment of armed forces to police civilians is a […]
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Veterans’ protests planned for D-Day latest in nearly 250 years of fighting for their benefits
Veterans’ protests planned for D-Day latest in nearly 250 years of fighting for their benefits Veterans across the US will gather on June 6, 2025, to protest cuts to the Department of Veterans Affairs and other government programs, highlighting their disproportionate impact due to “veterans preference” in federal hiring. The Trump administration’s cuts have led […]
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5 years after George Floyd’s murder: How the media narrative has changed around the killing and the protests that followed
5 years after George Floyd’s murder: How the media narrative has changed around the killing and the protests that followed Five years after George Floyd’s murder, the media narrative has shifted from focusing on violence and lawlessness to reflecting on the meaning and substance of the protests that followed. The initial coverage of Floyd’s death […]
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