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ACAB: Cops Are Bringing ‘Delinquency Of A Minor’ Charges Against Adults Who Assist Students During Anti-ICE Protests
Tim Cushing, Techdirt
While the Trump administration’s extremely aggressive, thoroughly bigoted attempts to eliminate as many non-white people from this country as possible have resulted in some periodic push back from law enforcement officials, we can never forget that federal la…
Apr 15, 2026, 8:15 PM
As arrests at anti-ICE protests piled up, prosecutions crumbled
A.C. Thompson, Gabrielle Schonder, Salon
Analysis of ICE arrests under Donald Trump found hundreds of cases that fell apart under scrutiny.
Apr 15, 2026, 10:00 AM
Armed Off-Duty Cop Tried to Incite Violence at a High School Anti-ICE Protest
Noah Hurowitz, The Intercept
“My plan is legitimately to just let them all assault me and you guys arrest them all,” the Phoenix cop told fellow police after the incident. The post Armed Off-Duty Cop Tried to Incite Violence at a High School Anti-ICE Protest appeared first on The Interce…
Apr 15, 2026, 8:11 AM
Prosecutors Still Trying To Convict 62-Year-Old Woman For Wearing Penis Costume To Anti-Trump Protest
Tim Cushing, Techdirt
Never underestimate the stupidity of law enforcement. When things could just be left alone and everything would turn out OK, officers insist on inserting themselves into the equation, ensuring maximum pain and humiliation for everyone involved. In this case, …
Apr 8, 2026, 7:59 PM
Has Trump confirmed Iran’s claim that protesters were US-armed?
Shola Lawal, Al Jazeera English
US president says Washington armed Kurdish Iranian opposition groups during the January demonstrations.
Apr 6, 2026, 11:52 AM
The Chicago faith leaders who resisted Trump’s immigration raids
Chauncey DeVega, Salon
Across the city, liberal and progressive clergy say the Gospel calls them to stand with immigrants under siege
Apr 6, 2026, 10:45 AM
UK police arrest seven protesters near RAF base used by US
Al Jazeera Staff, Al Jazeera English
The activists were protesting the alleged use of the RAF base as a departure point for US aircraft.
Apr 5, 2026, 9:05 PM
Woke protestor ripped for missing joke on ‘gays of Hormuz’
Gabrielle Fahmy, New York Post
A hilarious exchange during the No Kings Rally in Manhattan went viral after a woke protestor was caught on video condemning society’s treatment of the non-existent “gays of Hormuz.R…
Apr 4, 2026, 12:50 PM
The No Kings movement needs a next step
Chauncey DeVega, Salon
The largest protests in American history need more than outrage. Without clear demands, momentum fades
Apr 4, 2026, 10:45 AM
Grandmother Faces Trial in Alabama for Wearing Penis Costume to No Kings Protest
Liliana Segura, The Intercept
When the viral video cooled off, people thought the case against the 62-year-old would be dropped. Prosecutors doubled down. The post Grandmother Faces Trial in Alabama for Wearing Penis Costume to No Kings Protest appeared first on The Intercept.
Apr 3, 2026, 1:38 PM
Sexual Violence Has Become the ‘Defining Feature’ of the World’s Worst Humanitarian Crisis
Danielle Han, Jezebel
“Apart from the rapes, they beat us with sticks and pointed guns at my head,” one woman in Sudan told Doctors Without Borders about the violence against women amid the country’s ongoing civil war.
Apr 2, 2026, 10:02 AM
I Found the Veterans at the Huge Anti-Trump Protest. Their Views on Iran Were Revealing.
Nick Allison, Slate Magazine
As one told me, “I’m a former war planner and I still don’t understand what we’re trying to do.”
Apr 1, 2026, 7:05 PM
World Cup risks 'stage for repression' - Amnesty
Dan Roan, BBC News
The 2026 World Cup risks becoming "a stage for repression and a platform for authoritarian practices", according to a new report from human rights campaign group Amnesty.
Mar 30, 2026, 11:00 PM
Your TL;DR for This Weekend’s No Kings Protests
Danielle Han, Jezebel
An estimated 8 million Americans marched in cities across the country (and around the world) to protest—well, take your pick: War? Affordability? Constant attacks on reproductive rights? Trump’s crazy goddamn ballroom?
Mar 30, 2026, 2:59 PM
Communists, Democrats use #NoKings rally to call for May Day strike: 'Shut it down'
Asra Q. Nomani, Fox News
Communists chanted for revolution and May Day strikes from New York to Minnesota, as the "No Kings" movement sees a growing ideological shift to more radical...
Mar 30, 2026, 11:00 AM
At Beth El, a New Jersey Synagogue, a Deep Divide Over Israel
Eyal Press, The New Yorker
Disagreements about Gaza and Zionism have divided the congregation—and many others. Eyal Press reports on the tensions among American Jews.
Mar 30, 2026, 10:00 AM
WATCH: ‘No Kings’ protests around the country
ABC News, Abcnews.com
Across the country, millions of people attend “No Kings” protests, calling out President Donald Trump and his administration’s policies, including Bruce Springsteen.
Mar 30, 2026, 4:26 AM
CNN Regular Paints No Kings Protesters As A Bunch Of Commie Terrorist Lovers
Heather, Crooksandliars.com
CNN's Scott Jennings continues to assure his network is just as big of a cesspool as Fox. And it's only going to get worse once the new ownership takes over. As we discussed here, people rallied all around the country this Saturday as part of the No Kings pro…
Mar 29, 2026, 4:59 PM
No Kings Protests: Bruce Springsteen, Jane Fonda, and Robert De Niro Turn Out Against Donald Trump
Diego Parrado, Vanity Fair
More than 3,000 demonstrations were held Saturday in locations across the world, all to denounce the war in Iran and the policies of the Trump administration.
Mar 29, 2026, 2:57 PM
Photos From the Third Nationwide ‘No Kings’ Protest
Alan Taylor, The Atlantic
More than 3,000 marches and rallies took place yesterday in cities and towns across America during the third “No Kings” event, where millions protested against the policies and actions of President Trump and his administration.
Mar 29, 2026, 1:03 PM
200K in St. Paul Join 8M Record “No Kings” US Protest
Minnesota Reformer, Juancole.com
Bruce Springsteen, the legendary singer belted out his new protest song, “The Streets of Minneapolis"
Mar 29, 2026, 4:08 AM
‘No Kings’ protests turn violent in Portland, LA and Dallas — as rally near Mar-a-Lago takes bizarre turn
David Spector, New York Post
No Kings protests descended into anarchy Saturday as police clashed with violent protesters across the country.
Mar 29, 2026, 3:47 AM
Photos: 'No Kings' Protests Across the Country
Meredith Nierman, NPR
People gathered for pro-democracy protests across the country today.
Mar 28, 2026, 9:59 PM
Robert De Niro, Jane Fonda, Bruce Springsteen & More Figures Attend ‘No Kings’ 3.0 Protests Nationwide
Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline
Robert De Niro, Jane Fonda, Bruce Springsteen, Joan Baez and many other famous figures led and attended the third round of No Kings protests, part of some 3,000 marches scheduled nationwide today. In New York, the Heat actor was among those leading the proces…
Mar 28, 2026, 9:42 PM