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‘Day of Disruption’: Families, supporters of Israeli Gaza captives protest
Al Jazeera, Al Jazeera English
Israelis demand a ceasefire and captive deal as the military intensifies bombardment across Gaza, killing dozens.
Aug 26, 2025, 9:49 PM
The Armed Takeover of US Cities by the President Is Not a “Distraction”
Jason Kottke, kottke.org
Jamelle Bouie on Democratic politicians who maddeningly cannot recognize and acknowledge what is going on in the country. From
Aug 26, 2025, 1:03 PM
“We Are the World,” January 6th Style
Charles Bethea, The New Yorker
In a Miami studio where the Eagles and Bob Marley recorded, a choir of pardoned Capitol rioters tries to “reclaim” the national anthem, Charles Bethea writes.
Aug 25, 2025, 10:00 AM
Scuffles, arrests as protesters across UK rally against asylum hotels
Al Jazeera, Al Jazeera English
Protesters met with counter-demonstrators, prompting scuffles, including in Bristol and Liverpool.
Aug 24, 2025, 4:55 AM
Trump’s occupation of DC is a rehearsal for autocracy
Donald Earl Collins, Al Jazeera English
By federalising the capital’s police and stifling protests, Trump is testing how far he can go to remake the US.
Aug 21, 2025, 12:17 PM
US vice president visits troops amid protests in Washington, DC crackdown
Al Jazeera, Al Jazeera English
JD Vance serves burgers to troops, praising their efforts amid chants of 'free DC' from protesters at Union Station.
Aug 20, 2025, 7:56 PM
Hear Tom Morello’s ‘F-ck ICE’ Playlist Featuring the White Stripes, Bruce Springsteen, Public Enemy
Althea Legaspi, Rolling Stone
Tom Morello has assembled a 65-song playlist called 'Fuck ICE' featuring the White Stripes, Bruce Springsteen, Public Enemy, and more.
Aug 20, 2025, 5:56 PM
Protesters heckle Vance, Hegseth, Miller as they get photo op with DC National Guard
Ivan Pereira, ABC News
JD Vance joined two other Trump administration officials who received an unwarm welcome during a photo op with National Guard troops stationed at Union Station.
Aug 20, 2025, 5:11 PM
Opening of new migrant detention center in Texas met with protests
Ely Brown, ABC News
Texas' Camp East Montana, the latest and largest of the migrant detention centers being opened across the country, is being met with criticism from immigration advocates.
Aug 18, 2025, 11:29 PM
Saturday, August 16. Russia’s War On Ukraine: News And Information From Ukraine
Katya Soldak, Forbes Staff, Katya Soldak, Forbes Staff https://www.forbes.com/sites/katyasoldak/, Forbes
Dispatches from Ukraine. Day 1,270.
Aug 16, 2025, 3:20 PM
We need a populist, pro-democracy movement, not more gerrymandering
Ruth Conniff, Wisconsin Examiner
Voting rights activists continue to be divided over gerrymandering. Here in Wisconsin, members of the Fair Maps Coalition, who just recently succeeded in...
Aug 16, 2025, 3:00 PM
Texas Democrats who left the state over redistricting will take part in national demonstration
Shia Kapos, Politico
Before returning to the Lone Star State, they’re set to take the stage in Chicago.
Aug 16, 2025, 2:42 PM
They’re Powerful Enough to Resist, But Are Caving to Trump
Andrew Perez, Rolling Stone
When fascism reared its head in America, much of civil society chose to debase itself and accommodate it, rather than fight back.
Aug 16, 2025, 2:00 PM
Trump’s Military Campaign Against American Cities Expands
Mike Masnick, Techdirt
Donald Trump has declared war on American cities, and he’s sending in the troops to prove it. As Rolling Stone rightly notes regarding Trump seizing direct control of DC law enforcement by deploying the National Guard: President Donald Trump has expanded his …
Aug 15, 2025, 4:31 PM
What do Alaskans make of the geopolitical circus arriving in their city?
BBC News
The city of Anchorage is set to host a meeting that could re-shape Europe and global security.
Aug 15, 2025, 5:58 AM
5th Avenue Apple Store spray-painted by climate protesters calling for boycott
Ben Lovejoy, 9to5Mac
New York’s flagship Fifth Avenue Apple Store was spray-painted by climate change protesters, calling for a boycott of the company. Three slogans were sprayed onto the glass frontage of the store, with Extinction Rebellion accusing Apple of hypocrisy on env…
Jul 7, 2025, 11:03 AM
The 'No Space for Bezos' Movement Is the Only Good Thing About the Bezos Wedding
Audra Heinrichs, Jezebel
For the past week, a group of Venetians has made Jeff Bezos and Laura Sanchez's impending nuptials a little more difficult.
Jun 25, 2025, 2:20 PM
ICE agents denied entry to Dodger Stadium amid anti-immigration enforcement protests
Bonnie Mclean, Leah Sarnoff, ABC News
Dozens of federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents were seen near Dodger Stadium in what appeared to be a staging area on Thursday.
Jun 19, 2025, 7:52 PM
Man charged with purchasing explosives to attack police at LA protests: DOJ
Alexander Mallin, ABC News
A man allegedly purchased explosives to use to attack police during protests against the Trump administration's immigration enforcement actions in LA.
Jun 18, 2025, 6:22 PM
No Kings, Just Water
Matt Novak, Gizmodo.com
What happened in downtown Los Angeles before the cops decided to crack skulls?
Jun 17, 2025, 3:10 PM
AFP Photographer Shot Twice by Rubber Bullets During LA Protests
Matt Growcoot, PetaPixel
An AFP photographer was shot in the head by a rubber bullet during the Los Angeles protests on Saturday -- at least the third photographer who has been injured by less-lethal weapons since the unrest began. [Read More]
Jun 17, 2025, 11:34 AM
Tear Gas, Human Stampedes, and ICE Raids: 100 Hours in LA
Stephen Rodrick, Rolling Stone
On the ground and on the run from cops at the protests in California, shameful military style birthday parties in D.C., and recalling the humanity and kindness of Rep. Hortman as America teeters on the brink
Jun 16, 2025, 6:53 PM
Journalists dodge rubber bullets in covering L.A. immigration protests
David Folkenflik, NPR
The Los Angeles Press Club says law enforcement officers have violated press freedoms of reporters covering anti-ICE protests in Los Angeles more than three dozen times.
Jun 16, 2025, 9:00 AM
3 takeaways from the military parade and No Kings protests on Trump's birthday
Alana Wise, NPR
The U.S. Army celebrated its 250th anniversary on Saturday with a massive military parade in Washington, D.C., against a backdrop of political division and protests savaging President Trump.
Jun 15, 2025, 12:31 PM