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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.
Why Are Our Sons Gunned Down? Parents of Black Victims of Police Killings Lead DC March
The families of slain African Americans led a rally and march on the White House.
Black Youth-Organized Millions March NYC Draws Tens of Thousands in Movement’s Biggest Protest Yet
Saturday's nationwide actions against police killings and racial profiling drew tens of thousands to the streets of NYC.
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Eight Ways to Support Protests Against the Criminal Punishment System, if You Can’t Get Out on the Street
Organizing is a longer-term commitment that isn't always visible, glamorous or fun.
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Can a New “Progressive ALEC” Advance Police Reform Through Municipalities?
Local Progress, a progressive counter to ALEC's new city arm, convened in New York City.