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Protests
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Time to Stand Up to the NYPD
Police need to be empowered so they do not fear speaking up when they see misbehavior by their colleagues.
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Why Protest Won’t Get the NYPD What It Wants
The NYPD's actions represent a growing rift between the police department and the mayor's office.
Can’t Stop, Won’t Stop: Black Lives Matter Movement Hits Counterreaction
Faced with nationwide protests, the police are staging a coup against reality.
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Digging in and Throwing Down: Direct Action at Union Station
Yesterday, a group of around 150 protestors formed a #BlackLivesMatter event at Union Station in Chicago.
Peace Activist Kathy Kelly Heads to Prison for Protesting US Drone War
Peace activist Kathy Kelly is about to begin a three-month prison sentence for protesting the US drone war.
Looking Back, Moving Forward: 2014 Year in Review
The year 2014 saw pro-democracy protests spanning 75 days from Hong Kong to the Black Lives Matter movement in the US.
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Spanish Government Strips Away Protesting Rights
Spain is showing signs of fascism with its new anti-protest legislation nicknamed the “Gag Law.”
Calls for Calm After NYPD Union Says Mayor, Protesters Have Blood on Their Hands for Cops’ Murder
New York City is grappling with the aftermath of the first targeted killings of police officers in years.
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What Makes Nonviolent Movements Explode?
Why are some protests ignored and forgotten while others explode?
Amid Justice Department Investigations, Protesters Call Out Cleveland Police Murders
As national protests continue, activists and concerned residents in Cleveland are calling for police accountability.