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I’ve Protested for Women’s Rights in Iran Since 1979: This Movement Is Different
To prevent further bloodshed, we must keep the spotlight on the uprising, especially on the attempts to crush it.
In Iran, Feminists Rise Up to Imagine “What Comes After the Islamic Republic”
Protesters aren't calling for limited reforms; they're calling for a new vision of politics.
Gov. Youngkin’s Anti-Trans Policies Trigger Massive Student Walkouts in Virginia
“We have to be here, because they’re trying to take away our rights,” one organizer of the walkouts said.
Queen’s Funeral in UK Set Off Harsh Crackdowns Against Critics of Monarchy
The queen’s death led the U.K. to shut food banks and jail protesters simply for holding signs critical of the monarchy.
More Than 1,100 Russians Arrested for Protesting Putin’s War Escalation
Protests followed Putin's announcement that 300,000 reservists may be called up to fight, reports human rights group.
Philly Families Faced With Eviction Are Rising Up, Refusing to Leave Their Homes
“I want everyone to fight,” says organizer Sterling Johnson.
Abortion Ban Stalls in West Virginia After Protesters Pack Hearings and Capitol
West Virginians are showing the fight for reproductive justice and bodily autonomy can still be won in the South.
Protests Outside Justices’ Homes Have Increased Since the Overturning of “Roe”
Pressure to end protests at Supreme Court justices’ homes is mounting, but activists refuse to back down.
Sri Lanka Is “Grinding to a Halt” Amid Austerity, Prompting Mass Protests
Sri Lanka’s government has forced the closure of all schools and announced plans to cut electricity several hours a day.
Capitol Police Arrest 181 Protesters Waging Sit-In for Abortion Rights in DC
Pro-abortion demonstrators across the country have been met with police violence as they protest the overturn of “Roe.”