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Global North Countries Are Repressing Climate Protesters as Crisis Worsens
A new report sounds the alarm on state repression against demonstrators who draw attention to the climate crisis.
As “Cop Cities” Spread to Nearly Every State, Activists Are Pushing Back
Over the last five years, over 80 multimillion-dollar Cop City-like facilities have quietly rolled out across the US.
Police Want to Repress Palestine Solidarity — We Must Not Do Their Work for Them
The Palestine solidarity movement must reject the state’s divide-and-conquer tactics.
Nearly 200 Environmental Defenders Were Killed in 2023
These killings are often carried out alongside acts of intimidation, smear campaigns and criminalization by governments.
Protests Sweep France After Macron Names Right Wing PM Despite Election Results
Over 100,000 protested the president's attempt to undermine the victory of a left coalition in July's election.
College Administrators Are Attempting to Quash Gaza Solidarity Actions — Again
NYU updated its student policy to make criticisms of Zionism potentially punishable under its anti-discrimination rules.
Kenya Protests Against IMF-Backed Reforms Reflect Severity of Global Debt Crisis
Sustainably addressing the present crisis will require a fundamental reform of the global financial architecture.
Democrats Tuned Out Gaza Protests at the DNC. History Won’t Forget.
Gaza was barely mentioned in the convention hall, but protesters centered Palestine as they took to Chicago's streets.
Hundreds of Police Smother Palestine Solidarity Protests Outside DNC
Police have managed to make dozens of arrests despite protests remaining largely peaceful.
Pro-Palestine Student Protesters Navigate Legal Hearings and Potential Penalties
While some local prosecutors have dropped charges entirely, others are pursuing felony charges.