Articles tagged: Protests

Protests Against Trump's Immigration Polices Erupt Across the Country

As the Trump administration moves forward with its immigration agenda, immigration advocates across the country are mobilizing to protest.

Protesters confront JD Vance on family ski trip to Vermont

Many of the protesters turned in support of Ukraine after Vance and President Trump signaled support for Russia on Friday.

Hundreds gather at Chicago Tesla dealership to protest Elon Musk

Roughly 200 people gathered outside a Gold Coast Tesla dealership on Saturday, taking part in nationwide protests against Elon Musk and the Trump administration’s Department of Government Efficiency.

Protesters tee off against Trump and Musk in ‘Hands Off!’ rallies across US

Government downsizing, alarm over the economy and human rights concerns were the focus of the protests.

Protests against Trump and Musk are planned across the US

The demonstrations are planned for the National Mall in Washington, DC and other locations in all 50 states.

Protests against Trump and Musk under way across the US

The demonstrations are planned for the National Mall in Washington, DC and other locations in all 50 states.

Hands-off protesters rally against President Trump, Musk in cities across US

The Hands Off! Protests were organized at more than 1,200 locations, including in all 50 US states. Mass-action protests took place at state capitols, federal buildings, congressional offices.

Global Protests Erupt Against Trump's Tariffs and Alliances

Protests broke out in Europe against U.S. tariffs imposed by President Trump. He also appointed Lew Olowski to oversee the U.S. Foreign Service. Meanwhile, Elon Musk advocates for zero tariffs between the U.S. and Europe amidst backlash over U.S. customs collecting new tariffs flooding global trade.

'Hands Off!' Anti-Trump Americans flood Washington

When Liz Gabbitas joined thousands of fellow protesters Saturday in the US capital, she thought her message to the Trump administration would be best

Tens of thousands rally against Trump at DC ‘Hands Off’ protest

Congress members Jamie Raskin, Eric Swalwell and Ilhan Omar among speakers as demonstrators denounce ‘fascism’

Tens of thousands march in US against President Trump

Tens of thousands of protesters have flooded the streets of major US cities to oppose the divisive policies of President Donald Trump, in the largest demonstrations since his return to the White House.

Thousands protest against Donald Trump and Elon Musk at rallies in all 50 US states

The "Hands Off!" protests were against the Trump administration's handling of government downsizing, human rights and the economy, among other issues.

Trump’s honeymoon period fades as protests, polls, and tariffs spark growing dissent

There were about 1,400 protests against the Trump administration across all 50 states over the weekend

'Hands Off' Protestors Line Murrieta, Temecula City Streets Saturday

'Hands Off' Protestors Line Murrieta, Temecula City Streets Saturday - Murrieta, CA - Hundreds participated in Southwest Riverside County rallies to protest the actions of the Trump administration.

Letters: Protesters misguided in targeting Tesla

Also: Tenant protections | Senior center | Trump's interest | Healthy aging | Rewriting history. East Bay Times reader letters to the editor for April 8, 2025.

Bay Area rallies prove Trump opponents aren't alone

Also: Past deceit | Dismantling freedom | Private equity. East Bay Times reader letters to the editor for April 11, 2025.

Mahmoud Khalil and Necropolitics of Trump’s Attack on Immigrants

The necropolitics of Trump's attack on immigrants like Mahmoud Khalil: Death is the point.

‘50501’ protesters denounce Trump administration in nationwide rallies while supporting impacted communities

By Alaa Elassar and Kristin Chapman, CNN (CNN) — A national day of action against President Donald Trump and his administration has united an

Anti-Trump protesters rally across the US

Some organised community service-oriented events such as food drives, teach-ins and volunteering at local shelters.

"No Kings": Protesters across country march against Trump, Musk

Protests against the Trump administration took place across the U.S. Saturday. The demonstrations were held to mark the 250th anniversary of the start of the Revolutionary War.

Anti-Trump protesters turn out to rallies in New York, Washington, and other cities across country

The disparate events ranged from a march through Manhattan and a rally in front of the White House to a demonstration at a Revolutionary War commemoration.

‘What democracy looks like’: Thousands protest Trump across Dallas-Fort Worth on Saturday

The protests in Dallas, Fort Worth and McKinney are the latest in a series of nationwide days of action linked to the 50501 movement.

‘50501’ nationwide protests rally against Trump administration’s policies

Protests against President Donald Trump’s administration are once again taking place in communities across the U.S.

Protesters rally against Trump in New York, Washington and other cities across U.S.

Protests also planned outside Tesla car dealerships against billionaire Trump adviser Elon Musk

Anti-Trump protesters rally in New York, Washington and elsewhere across the country

Opponents of President Donald Trump’s administration took to the streets of communities large and small across the U.S. on Saturday.

Protesters rally outside White House amid nationwide anti-Trump demonstrations

A large number of people gathered near the White House on Saturday to protest President Donald Trump’s agenda, building on a widespread effort by anti-Trump...

Jeffries and Booker end sit-in protest against GOP budget on Capitol steps after more than 12 hours

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries and Sen. Cory Booker opposed the Republican budget plan key to enacting President Trump's agenda with a sit-in protest on the steps of the Capitol as the sun rose on Sunday.

Protest art created on beach near Trump golf course

A huge piece of protest art has been created outside one of Donald Trump's golf courses in Scotland.

Donald Trump protest art created on beach near Turnberry golf resort

Greenpeace UK has formed a portrait of the US president to mark the first 100 days of his second term in office

Thousands across the globe march to celebrate May Day and protest over tariffs

US President Donald Trump’s tariffs were a common factor in demonstrations across the world to honour International Workers’ Day.

Mayor Baraka of Newark, New Jersey, arrested at ICE detention centre he has been protesting

Baraka, a Democrat who is running to succeed term-limited Gov. Phil Murphy, has embraced the fight with the Trump administration over illegal immigration

Mayor of Newark arrested for trespassing at Ice detention center

Ras Baraka, who has spoken out against Trump’s immigration policies, was at the center with Democratic members of Congress

World Pride comes to Washington in the shadow of, and in defiance of, the Trump administration

WASHINGTON (AP) — The World Pride 2025 welcome concert, with pop icon Shakira performing at Nationals Stadium, isn't until May 31. But for host city Washington D.C., the festivities start

Anti-Trump protest Sunday stretches from Aurora to Chicago

Protestors gathered along sidewalks from Chicago to Aurora in a “human chain of solidarity” protesting Trump administration policies.

Trump accused of 'pouring salt on the wounds' five years after murder that shook America

Speaking to Sky News ahead of the five-year anniversary of George Floyd's death, Al Sharpton remembered the combination of "humiliation and deep anger" he felt seeing the footage of his death that swept the world during the COVID pandemic.

Clashes Erupt in Los Angeles Over Immigration Raids

Tensions flared in Los Angeles as immigration officials clashed with demonstrators following a series of ICE raids. Confrontations included tear gas deployment and detentions, with some protesters arrested. Controversy arose over immigration enforcement, highlighting a deep divide on policies under the Trump administration, and sparking calls for action from political figures.

DHS claims LAPD waited 2 hours to respond to protests over immigration raids

The Trump Administration ripped lefty Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass after a violent mob swarmed ICE officers conducting immigration raids in the city -- while the Department of Homeland Security claimed Saturday local cops waited two hours to help push back the agitators.

Trump to deploy National Guard in LA amid protests over immigration raids

The president announced the move despite objections from California governor Gavin Newsom.

Political divide widens as Trump deploys National Guard to Los Angeles

Political divide widens as Trump deploys National Guard to Los Angeles

National Guard face protesters hours after arriving in LA on Trump’s orders

The president announced the move despite objections from California governor Gavin Newsom.

National Guard arrives in LA on Trump’s orders to quell immigration protests

The president announced the move despite objections from California governor Gavin Newsom.

WorldPride Parade in Washington: Celebration Amidst Defiance

Marchers in Washington celebrated LGBTQ+ pride with vibrant displays near the White House, simultaneously protesting President Trump's rollback of queer rights. Thousands gathered to protect existing rights while highlighting military representations. Despite political tensions, participants like Carrie Blanton embraced personal growth and unity.

Tension Escalates in LA Over Immigration Raids

Immigration enforcement activities in Los Angeles spurred protests and arrests amid tensions between authorities and advocates. Equipped with riot gear, officials deployed tear gas, sparking public disapproval. Arrests were part of President Trump's broader deportation initiative. Mayor Bass criticized the approach as fear-mongering, as ICE maintained commitment to law enforcement.

WorldPride rally held in Washington in defiance of Trump

LGBTQ2S+ people and supporters from around the world marched through the streets of Washington on Saturday in a joyful celebration meant to show defiance of U.S. President Donald Trump’s rollback of queer rights.

Trump news at a glance: president ratchets up threats, troop deployment amid LA protests

Protests showed no signs of stopping, as families of detained immigrants pleaded for their loved ones to be released – key US politics stories from 9 June

Foreign Office issues urgent update to travellers amid Los Angeles protests

It comes as President Donald Trump has been branded a 'stone-cold liar' by California Governor, Gavin Newsom

Los Angeles live: Hundreds of marines to be deployed to LA - as California prepares to sue Trump government

More protests are planned in LA today, demanding the end of ICE immigration raids. Donald Trump's government has controversially deployed the National Guard - prompting California to sue his administration - while the Pentagon is to deploy 700 marines. Follow the latest below.

Deployment of National Guard in Los Angeles: A Historical Pattern of Civil Unrest Response

President Donald Trump's decision to deploy the National Guard to Los Angeles marks another instance of using military force to quell civil unrest. Historically, such deployments have occurred during major civil rights movements. However, Trump's federalisation of troops has sparked legal debates and raised concerns over escalating tensions.

LA cleans up and protests some more after weekend of defiance against Trump

Cleaners remove graffiti and burned cars after mostly peaceful protests that saw some vandalism and violence

President Donald Trump pushes ahead with his maximalist immigration campaign in face of LA protests

WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump made no secret of his willingness to exert a maximalist approach to enforcing immigration laws and keeping order as he campaigned to return to the

Marines Deployed amid LA Protests over Trump Policies

In response to street protests in Los Angeles over aggressive immigration policies, President Trump has ordered the temporary deployment of 700 Marines. This decision, coupled with the activation of the National Guard, has sparked tension, with Democrats accusing Trump of unnecessary escalation and abuse of presidential power.

'Un-American' or 'necessary'? Voters divided on Trump's LA protest crackdown

Six Americans tell the BBC that there's clearly a problem in Los Angeles - they just don't agree with who's at fault.

LA braces for Marines as California sues to stop military involvement

With the federalized National Guard deployed against the state's wishes and the Marines on the way to L.A., there are growing concerns about the policing role of the military.

Protests grow across the U.S. as people push against Trump's mass deportation policies

Protests of President Trump's immigration policies grew across the U.S. on Tuesday, with rallies held in New York City, Chicago and Seattle.

Greg Abbott Orders National Guard to Deploy in Texas as Protests Spread Across U.S. Cities

“Texas Guard will use every tool and strategy to help law enforcement maintain order," said Gov. Abbott.

Gov. Greg Abbott to deploy Texas National Guard in anticipation of protests

"Peaceful protests are part of the fabric of our nation, but Texas will not tolerate the lawlessness we have seen in Los Angeles," Abbott's office said in a statement.

WH tries to clarify Trump's threat to use force on 'any' military parade protesters

The White House attempted to clarify Donald Trump's call for the use of force on "any" protesters who show up at the parade celebrating the Army's 250th anniversary.

Bondi says LA protests 'very different' than Jan. 6 rioters who were pardoned

Pam Bondi rejected that Donald Trump's pardons for hundreds of Jan. 6 rioters creates a double standard with its response to violence at immigration protests in LA.

'These are Americans': Huntington Park mayor and veteran delivers plea to Marines

As anti-immigration raid protests continue for the sixth day in Los Angeles, a group of 30 regional mayors came together to stand in support and solidarity.

« L’heure est venue de résister » : l’intégralité du discours choc du démocrate Gavin Newsom contre Donald Trump

Le gouverneur démocrate de la Californie, Gavin Newsom, a prononcé, le 10 juin, un discours, présenté comme une « allocution solennelle », en réaction à la répression militarisée des manifestations à Los Angeles suscitées par l’arrestation en masse d’immigrés…

Looking for the National Guard in Los Angeles

Emily Witt on the June, 2025, anti-ICE protests in Los Angeles; Donald Trump’s deployment of the National Guard and Marines; and the responses of Karen Bass and Gavin Newsom.

The White House Is Delighted With Events in Los Angeles

But Trump aides know there are real risks for the president if troops are involved in violence.

Trump’s Revolutionary Logic Meets the California Protests

His military deployment in Los Angeles follows a long, disturbing tradition.

Watch: 'It's important' - LA protesters on why they're taking to the streets

Demonstrations have continued in other major US cities, including Chicago, where protesters clashed with police on Tuesday.

MAGA Really, Really, Really, Really, Really, Really, Really Doesn't Like This Army Vet's Now-Viral Speech

"We are not pawns for Donald Trump's agenda."View Entire Post ›

LA Apple Store looted during anti-ICE protests

Rioters have run through Apple Tower Theater in downtown Los Angeles, smashing windows and stealing iPhones, during protests over immigration raids.Looting at the Apple Tower Theatre store — image credit: Brendan Gutenschwager Apple Tower Theater is an histor…

Proteste in Los Angeles: "Wem gehören die Straßen? Uns!"

In Los Angeles soll eine Ausgangssperre die Proteste abschwächen. Doch die Wut unter den Demonstrierenden ist groß. Und Trump scheint zur weiteren Eskalation bereit.

Proteste in Los Angeles: Angst vor Chaos

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'No Kings' protests against Trump planned nationwide to coincide with military parade

The coalition of organizations behind the protests say the parade is being fueled by Trump's ego. The parade, which is not formally linked to Trump, will mark the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Army.

Picture Show: See No Kings protests around the country

People gathered for pro-democracy protests across the country today.

What do the anti-Trump protests look like in South Florida? See for yourself

Here are images from the rallies.

Opinion - ‘No Kings’ is utter nonsense, but few will notice this weekend

Across the nation today, thousands of protests are being organized by left-wing groups, unions, and other organizations, with chants of “No Kings, No Kings, ...

WATCH: 'No Kings' protests underway across the US

Thousands of "No Kings Day" protests are being held across the U.S. on Saturday to protest the Trump administration and to counterprogram the military parade in Washington, D.C.

In Minnesota, America’s Luck Ran Out

The United States is a fraying society, torn apart by polarization, intense disagreement, and ratcheting extremism.

Minnesota Lawmaker Suspect's Manifesto Found, Wanted More Dead

The suspect on the run for the shooting death of Minnesota's Democrat State Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband reportedly wanted to slaughter even more lawmakers. The gunman's manifesto was found in the SUV he drove to the Hortman residence…

Pavement’s ‘No More Kings’ Is The Perfect Protest Anthem for No Kings Day

The original was a Seventies cartoon kiddie-folk history lesson that the indie-rock heroes updated for the Nineties. It's absolutely in the spirit of what's going on right now

What are the anti-Trump, ‘No Kings’ protests planned across the US?

Demonstrations and marches against Trump policies are planned in more than 2,000 cities and towns this weekend.

Trump’s military parade being held amid ‘No Kings’ protests across US

Trump’s $45m military parade, marking US Army anniversary, goes ahead despite widespread backlash, storm forecast.

Minnesota lawmakers targeted in deadly ‘politically motivated’ shootings

Governor Walz calls shooting attacks in US on Minnesota lawmakers an act of 'targeted political violence'.

Minnesota state lawmakers shot, one killed...

Minnesota state lawmakers shot, one killed... (Second column, 1st story, link) Related stories:'Politically motivated assassination'... Was top Democrat... MORE Suspect Impersonated Police Officer... Manifesto named 'a number' of othe…

Going Out to a Protest? Here’s How Not to Get Arrested.

Lawyer Isabella Salomão Nascimento on knowing your rights — and getting the cops to respect them. The post Going Out to a Protest? Here’s How Not to Get Arrested. appeared first on The Intercept.

Protesters Fill Streets In Los Angeles And Other Cities As Part Of “No Kings” Demonstrations To Oppose Donald Trump

Demonstrators filled streets and parks across the country on Saturday, taking part in a nationwide day of protests to counter the actions of the Trump administration and the president’s plans for a military parade this evening in Washington, D.C. In downtown …

Thousands of 'No Kings' protesters in NYC take to rainy streets

Margaret Protesters gathered at Bryant Park and moved south on Fifth Avenue. [ more › ]

U.S. Army’s 250th Birthday Parade Begins Amid Day Of Anti-Trump Protests & Worries About D.C. Weather

Thousands of soldiers, tanks and fighting vehicles and marching bands were expected at a parade down a five-block stretch of Constitution Avenue for a celebration of the Army’s 250th anniversary. At an Ellipse reviewing stand is President Donald Trump, celebr…

Trump protests sweep across U.S. ahead of Saturday's military parade

Demonstrators crowded into streets, parks and plazas across the U.S. Saturday to rally against President Donald Trump as officials urged calm and mobilized National Guard troops ahead of a military parade to mark the army's 250th anniversary that coincides wi…

In L.A., some of those most connected to anti-immigration raids are on the protest sidelines

Tens of thousands of people packed the streets of downtown Los Angeles on Saturday to protest U.S. President Donald Trump and his administration's policies, especially its most recent immigration crackdown. But some of those with the deepest understanding of …

Trump’s Military Parade Begins—Amid Nationwide ‘No Kings’ Protests

The parade will coincide with thousands of protests nationwide against the Trump administration’s policies.

Nation Braces For Trump’s Military Parade—And Nationwide ‘No Kings’ Protests (Live Updates)

The parade will coincide with thousands of protests nationwide against the Trump administration’s policies.

Crisis Management Lessons From The Immigration Deportation Protests

A crisis can be challenging enough without having to resolve disagreements on how to manage it. The immigration deportation protests in Los Angeles is the latest example.

3 takeaways from the military parade and No Kings protests on Trump's birthday

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.

Two Nations: Trump’s Military Parade Rolls On Amid Nationwide ‘No Kings’ Protests

The parade will coincide with thousands of protests nationwide against the Trump administration’s policies.

Journalists dodge rubber bullets in covering L.A. immigration protests

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.

Tear Gas, Human Stampedes, and ICE Raids: 100 Hours in LA

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

No Kings, Just Water

What happened in downtown Los Angeles before the cops decided to crack skulls?

AFP Photographer Shot Twice by Rubber Bullets During LA Protests

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]

Man charged with purchasing explosives to attack police at LA protests: DOJ

A man allegedly purchased explosives to use to attack police during protests against the Trump administration's immigration enforcement actions in LA.

ICE agents denied entry to Dodger Stadium amid anti-immigration enforcement protests

Dozens of federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents were seen near Dodger Stadium in what appeared to be a staging area on Thursday.

Panama declares emergency in western province after deadly pension protests

Clashes with police have left at least one person dead and about 30 injured in a major banana-producing province.

Belarus opposition leader Siarhei Tsikhanouski freed from jail, says wife

Tsikhanousk's arrest and activism sparked unprecedented protests in Belarus, challenging Lukashenko's decades-long rule.

Trump’s Threat to Unleash Troops in Cities Just Got Darker and Scarier

On Thursday, President Donald Trump scored a temporary victory after an appeals court ruled that he can continue deploying the National Guard as part of his watch-me-play-fascist-on-TV response to anti-ICE protests in Los Angeles. The decision accepted Trump’…

How music fuelled, and was fuelled by, the No Kings protests

If you were online last week, you probably saw footage from the No Kings protests.The gigantic demonstration against U.S. President Donald Trump took place across the United States and portions of Canada — but was connected by one prevailing aspect: music.

Latinos Vote Differently Under Threat

Voters who care most about economic issues will still coalesce as an ethnic bloc if their community is attacked.

Hundreds protest against NATO summit, Israel-Iran conflict in The Hague

NATO meeting will be held on Tuesday to discuss increased military spending in the shadow of Middle East conflict.

The 'No Space for Bezos' Movement Is the Only Good Thing About the Bezos Wedding

For the past week, a group of Venetians has made Jeff Bezos and Laura Sanchez's impending nuptials a little more difficult.

We’re Publishing the Speech That Harvard Suppressed for Mentioning Genocide

“I wanted to center Palestine,” a Harvard commencement speaker told The Intercept. Read and watch her speech. The post We’re Publishing the Speech That Harvard Suppressed for Mentioning Genocide appeared first on The Intercept.

Instead of disruption, let’s organize helpful protests

Playing the long game against Trump demands different forms of resistance

No, Black people may not be joining all of your protests. But they are still resisting

Black Americans’ call to sit out of Trump protests and marches post-election hasn’t exactly translated to inaction.

5th Avenue Apple Store spray-painted by climate protesters calling for boycott

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…

Mexico's president calls march against mass tourism 'xenophobic.' Critics blame government failures

A fierce protest in Mexico City railing against gentrification and mass tourism was fueled by government failures and active promotion to attract digital...

Protesters and federal agents clash during raid at Southern California farm

A confrontation erupted Thursday between protesters and federal officials carrying out a raid, with authorities throwing canisters to disperse the crowd.

Lena Dunham Says She Saw MAGA's Rise Coming

“I was experiencing those voices in 2012,” Dunham said of the far-right’s rise. “In the way that there were so many angry, seemingly men and some women, dissecting the show in these incredibly conservative terms.”

Protests in Brazil condemn Trump’s 50% tariffs

Protesters in Brazil burned an effigy of Donald Trump as they gathered to condemn 50% US tariffs for Brazilian goods.

Thousands Honor Trump Rally Victim Corey Comperatore on Butler Anniversary

'He lived for his family, and he died protecting them,' Comperatore's sister told Newsweek.

What do Alaskans make of the geopolitical circus arriving in their city?

The city of Anchorage is set to host a meeting that could re-shape Europe and global security.

Trump’s Military Campaign Against American Cities Expands

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 …

We need a populist, pro-democracy movement, not more gerrymandering

Voting rights activists continue to be divided over gerrymandering. Here in Wisconsin, members of the Fair Maps Coalition, who just recently succeeded in...

Texas Democrats who left the state over redistricting will take part in national demonstration

Before returning to the Lone Star State, they’re set to take the stage in Chicago.

They’re Powerful Enough to Resist, But Are Caving to Trump

When fascism reared its head in America, much of civil society chose to debase itself and accommodate it, rather than fight back.

Saturday, August 16. Russia’s War On Ukraine: News And Information From Ukraine

Dispatches from Ukraine. Day 1,270.

Opening of new migrant detention center in Texas met with protests

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.

Protesters heckle Vance, Hegseth, Miller as they get photo op with DC National Guard

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.

Hear Tom Morello’s ‘F-ck ICE’ Playlist Featuring the White Stripes, Bruce Springsteen, Public Enemy

Tom Morello has assembled a 65-song playlist called 'Fuck ICE' featuring the White Stripes, Bruce Springsteen, Public Enemy, and more.

US vice president visits troops amid protests in Washington, DC crackdown

JD Vance serves burgers to troops, praising their efforts amid chants of 'free DC' from protesters at Union Station.

Trump’s occupation of DC is a rehearsal for autocracy

By federalising the capital’s police and stifling protests, Trump is testing how far he can go to remake the US.

Scuffles, arrests as protesters across UK rally against asylum hotels

Protesters met with counter-demonstrators, prompting scuffles, including in Bristol and Liverpool.

“We Are the World,” January 6th Style

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.

The Armed Takeover of US Cities by the President Is Not a “Distraction”

Jamelle Bouie on Democratic politicians who maddeningly cannot recognize and acknowledge what is going on in the country. From

‘Day of Disruption’: Families, supporters of Israeli Gaza captives protest

Israelis demand a ceasefire and captive deal as the military intensifies bombardment across Gaza, killing dozens.

Everyone Booed Susan Collins at Her Little Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony

Since the Maine senator hasn't held a town hall in over two decades, angry demonstrators drowned out the event with "boos" and cries of "shame!"

Neil Young Responds to Donald Trump’s Takeover of DC With Vicious New Protest Song ‘Big Crime’

Neil Young and the Chrome Hearts unveiled the new song "Big Crime" at a show in Chicago. It shreds Donald Trump over his takeover of Washington, DC.

The Inversion Of American Values

There’s a particular kind of person who cheers when the president deploys military forces against American cities over the objections of their elected leaders. They call themselves patriots. They wrap themselves in the flag while applauding the systematic dem…

Chicago mayor signs order to resist possible Trump troop deployment

Mayor Brandon Johnson says order aims to protect residents from 'threats and actions of out-of-control administration'.

Gun violence is an epidemic — and GOP transphobia won’t cure it

Fearmongering and scapegoating do nothing for community safety

Look How Chickensh*t Vance Avoided Protesters In Wisconsin

Republicans are learning that their policies and this president's authoritarian moves aren't popular with the American people. Republicans are being blasted in town halls, and as one friend suggested to me, they should do town halls in a dunk tank. And now th…

Protesters are targeting the Hamptons as part of a Labor Day weekend action against billionaires

Protesters disrupted the Labor Day weekend in the Hamptons as part of a nationwide action called "Workers Over Billionaires."

Troops in the streets: The police-state dark side of democracy

Trump isn't the first president to send troops into American cities as political theater: But there's a difference

Nearly 1,000 ‘Workers Over Billionaires’ Protests Planned Across US for Labor Day

Are protests alone enough to confront the billionaires?

The Country Where Protest Is a Way of Life

A novelist traveled to Georgia in search of food and a story. She found a new understanding of how to stand up for democracy.

Over 1,000 Labor Day rallies held across US to protest Trump

Tens of thousands gather under 'Workers Over Billionaires', pushing for livable wages and economic justice.

Will we even notice when democracy is gone?

Normal life continues for most of us, most of the time — but everything we took for granted is slipping away

Indonesia's nationwide unrest putting its president to the test

The wave of violent protests that have swept across Indonesia and left seven people dead is being seen as a major test for Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto.

Over 1,000 ‘Workers Over Billionaires’ Protests Planned For Labor Day: What To Know

Here’s where and when protests against President Donald Trump and billionaire-influence over politics are expected to take place on Monday, organized by the AFL-CIO and dozens of partner organizations.

‘Workers Over Billionaires’ Protests Take Place In NYC, Boston, Chicago And More (Photos)

Here’s where and when protests against President Donald Trump and billionaire-influence over politics are expected to take place on Monday, organized by the AFL-CIO and dozens of partner organizations.

‘Workers Over Billionaires’ Protests—In NYC, Boston, Chicago, More—Slammed By Trump’s DHS (Photos)

Here’s where and when protests against President Donald Trump and billionaire-influence over politics are expected to take place on Monday, organized by the AFL-CIO and dozens of partner organizations.

Live: Protests set for US capital as Trump pushes domestic troop deployment

US Congress returns to session amid renewed unrest; Chicago braces for possible federal troop deployment.

US judge declares Trump’s military deployment to Los Angeles illegal

US District Judge Charles Breyer questioned Trump's rationale that the Los Angeles protests constituted a 'rebellion'.

The Los Angeles Schoolteacher Leading the Fight Against ICE

As the Trump administration ramps up its anti-immigrant campaign, activists like Ron Gochez of Unión Del Barrio are showing how to resist. The post The Los Angeles Schoolteacher Leading the Fight Against ICE appeared first on The Intercept.

When Trade Was at a Crossroads

In 1999 the World Trade Organization gathered in Seattle to celebrate free trade. The protest that followed offers a blueprint for effective resistance to globalization at a time of renewed urgency.

WATCH: New Jersey town council candidate breakdances to protest property tax hikes

A town council candidate in Cranford, New Jersey, pulled out some breakdancing moves during a town hall meeting to protest local property tax hikes.

Jan. 6 rioter who wore 'Camp Auschwitz' hoodie arrested on animal attack charges

The Jan. 6 rioter seen in photos wearing a "Camp Auschwitz" hoodie inside the U.S. Capitol building has been arrested in Virginia on charges stemming from a dog attack.

Washington, DC residents press Congress to end Trump's federal law enforcement surge

Some Washington, D.C. residents fanned out across the halls of Congress on Thursday, urging lawmakers to end Trump's federal law enforcement surge.

The ‘Remarkable Ability’ Many Dissidents Share

The novelist Lauren Grodstein visited Tbilisi, Georgia, in 2023, and the protests she witnessed made her think differently about perseverance.

Australian neo-Nazi attack on sacred Indigenous site a worrying trend

Attack on site sacred to Aboriginal community followed an anti-immigration rally in Melbourne city.

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Zohran Mamdani Won’t Defund the Police. The Movement Can Grow With Him Anyway.

It wouldn’t be savvy politics to push to cut police funding. Adams and Cuomo know that. The post Zohran Mamdani Won’t Defund the Police. The Movement Can Grow With Him Anyway. appeared first on The Intercept.

Trump threatens ‘war’ on Chicago as thousands protest federal crackdown

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker denounces Trump as a wanna-be dictator as protesters rally in Chicago and Washington, DC.

In Case Of Emergency, Break Law

Happy Sunday morning to you all! I think this cartoon is particularly inspired and worthy to share with your friends on and off line. You did all see that he declared war on Chicago yesterday? BUT, on that very same day, there was a YUGE march in DC to prote…

‘No Kings’ Unveils a Big New Trump Protest, and the Stakes Couldn’t Be Higher

A movement leader tells Rolling Stone about the No Kings 2 demonstrations on October 18, and how they can curb Trump’s overreach

Trump Will Dine on ‘Predator Patio’ After Restaurant Visit Fiasco

President Donald Trump will retreat to a safer environment for his next meal after he was ambushed by protesters who called him “Hitler” during a Washington,...

‘This changes everything’: NY leaders react to Charlie Kirk shooting

NEW YORK (PIX11) — New York politicians are in shock following the news of Charlie Kirk being shot on a college campus in Utah on Wednesday. Kirk, CEO and co...

The Horrifying Assassination of Charlie Kirk

The shooting of the conservative activist is the latest act of political violence in the United States.

Protesters Chant 'Trump Is The Hitler Of Our Time' As President Dines At Restaurant

President Trump just got heckled at a restaurant near the White House ... and the demonstrators are comparing POTUS to Adolf Hitler. Ya gotta see this video from a fancy restaurant where Trump, Vice President J.D. Vance and Defense Secretary Pete…

Trump: conservative activist Charlie Kirk dead after being shot

Conservative American activist Charlie Kirk was shot during a campus event at Utah Valley University.

Pro-Palestinian protesters interrupt Trump dinner in DC

Pro-Palestinian protesters interrupted US President Donald Trump’s dinner at a restaurant in Washington DC.

Even killings are content

Minutes after news that right-wing influencer Charlie Kirk had been shot at a planned campus event at Utah Valley University, the wheels of social media engagement farming and clout chasing had already begun to grind to life. Kirk, despite being in his 30s, w…

The killing of Charlie Kirk adds to a time of political upheaval and violence

The killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk Wednesday at a college in Utah is the latest in a series of politically motivated violent acts just in recent months.

The Murder Of Charlie Kirk Didn’t Help Anyone

I didn’t like Charlie Kirk. His morals and principles, as expressed through his rhetoric and actions, disgusted me. I’ve no reason to mourn his death—and no plans to celebrate it. Kirk was killed in what is most likely an act of politically inspired violence.…

The right’s vicious, ironic response to Charlie Kirk’s death

Millions of Americans just witnessed a killing.  On Wednesday, scattered amid social media’s banal ephemera — tired memes, partisan agit-prop, and celebrity gossip — appeared a video of a young man speaking into a microphone, then recoiling from a gunshot to …

Charlie Kirk's Alleged Shooter Put Pro-Transgender, Antifascist Remarks on Cartridges

Charlie Kirk's alleged shooter scrawled political messages on the equipment brought to the murder scene ... expressing support for the transgender community while making antifascist remarks. A bulletin -- posted online by conservative commentator…

Stephen Colbert, Jimmy Kimmel Condemn ‘Monstrous’ Charlie Kirk Shooting Death

Late-night hosts Stephen Colbert and Jimmy Kimmel responded to the shooting death of right-wing activist Charlie Kirk.

Bolsonaro verdict likely: What to expect in Brazil, and from Trump

Landmark case against former president has set Brazil on edge, with fears of violent protests against a guilty verdict.

How Charlie Kirk and Turning Point USA helped Trump and MAGA win

He combined social media-era lingo, campus activism and a readiness to embrace controversies to drive young conservatism

Young fans and critics debate Charlie Kirk's political legacy

Kirk attracted fervent crowds, bringing young people into conservative politics, while at the same time shocking some with provocative opinions.

Utah governor, known for 'disagreeing better,' calls for calm after Kirk shooting

Utah Gov. Spencer Cox, a Republican, encouraged young people to "choose a different path" from rage and violence. The mantra of "disagreeing better" has morphed into Cox's brand as a politician.

The Charlie Kirk Video Was Inescapable Online. It’s Proof of Something Dark.

Violence is the ultimate trending topic.

Leading Democrats Are Condemning Charlie Kirk’s Murder

Why is the online right having such a hard time recognizing that?

NASA workers plan 3rd protest at D.C. headquarters on Sept. 15 to denounce Trump's science funding cuts

Workers at NASA are planning a third "Save NASA" protest at agency headquarters in D.C. on Sept. 15, as job cuts, Trump's union-busting order and FY26 budget proposals fuel fears of lasting damage.

Let’s be honest about Charlie Kirk’s life — and death

In the days since the killing of right-wing activist Charlie Kirk, the overwhelming response on the left has been shock and horror. No one of prominence has justified the killing; hundreds, from Democratic Party leadership on down, have condemned political vi…

'Young Turks' Cenk Uygur Passionately Denounces Extremism on 'TMZ Live'

Cenk Uygur -- host of "The Young Turks" podcast -- says political violence needs to end ... and, he's passionately ripping extremists on both sides. The progressive political commentator who co-founded the political action committee Justice…

Charlie Kirk and the danger of selective empathy

To deny empathy to Kirk and his camp is to undermine our stand against the very divisiveness we criticise.

What’s fuelling political violence in the United States?

Killing of divisive conservative Charlie Kirk triggers fears of a cycle of violence.

What happened to Gen Z?

What happened to Gen Z? (Second column, 2nd story, link) Related stories:Americans Agree on One Thing: Something Seriously Wrong... Teachers, firefighters, officials fired over posts... 'Civil War' Mentions Surge Online... AI-generate…

The Real Charlie Kirk

Akela Lacy, Natasha Lennard, and Ali Breland on the weaponization of Kirk’s murder and increasing political violence. The post The Real Charlie Kirk appeared first on The Intercept.

'We owe it to Charlie': Students at school where Kirk was killed vow to continue his debates

The killing has thrown the school and its students into the centre of America's political divide.

Opinion: Our backgrounds and beliefs may vary, but we're all American

NPR's Scott Simon recounts the toll of five years of political violence in the U.S.

Charlie Kirk and the Long Shadow of Political Violence

On The Political Scene Podcast: “We’ve lived through moments of more violence,” the staff writer Jane Mayer notes. “So we know it’s possible to quiet this.”

Bill Maher Decries Political Responses After Charlie Kirk’s Death: ‘Let’s Not Debate About Who’s Worse’

“It’s a very ugly week in America with violence of all kinds,” the Real Time host said while discussing growing political divisiveness in the wake of Kirk’s death

US teachers, targeted by far-right in doxxing after Charlie Kirk’s death

Right-wing activists are targeting teachers and workers online for critical remarks on Charlie Kirk’s death.

“This will not end here”: Scholar warns Charlie Kirk’s killing could embolden political violence

Research shows political assassinations come in waves.

Bill Maher Denounces People Who “Mocked” Or “Justified” Charlie Kirk’s Assassination: “Very Ugly Week In America With Violence Of All Kinds”

Bill Maher began his monologue on Real Time with Bill Maher by denouncing a “very ugly week in America” following the assassination of far-right political activist Charlie Kirk. As audiences applauded his entrance, the host thanked viewers for “coming on a so…

Charlie Kirk memorial service set to take place in Arizona stadium

Turning Point USA, the organisation Kirk co-founded, announced the event will be held on 21 September.

Shooting supercharges Right-wing cancel culture...

Shooting supercharges Right-wing cancel culture... (Second column, 4th story, link) Related stories:REPORT: Kirk assassin lived with trans partner... Gave cops incriminating text messages... Stadium-sized vigil planned in Arizona... U…

Chris Martin Encourages Fans To Send Love “To Charlie Kirk’s Family” At Coldplay Concert

As the killing of Charlie Kirk sparks mass partisan fallout, it seems Chris Martin is trying to keep the peace with a message of love. During the band’s final stop on their Music of the Spheres World Tour on Friday in London, the Coldplay frontman encouraged …

America is in danger of becoming numb to violence

Donald Trump is incapable of showing us our better angels

“They” killed Charlie: The right’s rush to assign blame for Kirk’s killing

Even before his death was confirmed, MAGA influencers were pointing fingers — and planning reprisals

Thousands of film workers signed letter boycotting Israeli film companies, not Jewish people

One pro-Israel account on social media, exaggerating the scope of the boycott, claimed stars "signed a pledge vowing not to work" with Jewish people.

Attorney General Pam Bondi claims 'left-wing radicals' killed Charlie Kirk

"Left-wing radicals" killed conservative activist Charlie Kirk, and "they will be held accountable," Attorney General Pam Bondi claimed to ABC News.

Charlie Kirk Doesn’t Deserve What’s Happening To Him

I am not here to celebrate the death of Charlie Kirk. I will not, however, engage in the completely unearned celebration of his life that is happening pretty much everywhere in the wake of his murder. What’s happening now would normally be considered inexplic…

Hannah Einbinder Declares ‘F-ck Ice and Free Palestine’ While Winning Emmy Award

Hannah Einbinder used her Emmys win for 'Hacks' to call for a ceasefire in Gaza and condemn ICE, wearing an Artists4Ceasefire pin onstage.

Peter Thiel’s Antichrist Lectures Met With Protestors Who Seem to Think He’s the Antichrist

The Palantir mogul began his devil-themed seminar series this week.

WATCH: Attorney General Pam Bondi claims 'left-wing radicals' killed Charlie Kirk

"Left-wing radicals" killed conservative activist Charlie Kirk, and "they will be held accountable," Attorney General Pam Bondi claimed to ABC News in an interview on Monday.

'We have to fully fund NASA': Lawmaker joins space agency employees in protest outside DC headquarters

Chants of "Save NASA!" echoed through downtown Washington, D.C., Monday(Sept. 15) as agency workers and supporters rallied outside NASA headquarters.

Obama calls Kirk murder 'horrific,' says a president should 'pull people together'

He said President Donald Trump's rhetoric is part of a broader problem.

British protesters say ‘No to racism, no to Trump’

Demonstrators offer counterbalance to royal grandeur and flattery of US president at Windsor Castle.

Trump’s second state visit to the UK will be met by royal pomp, protests

The visit comes as both the US and UK leaders face fallout over the furore surrounding Jeffrey Epstein.

The Data Shows Political Violence Is Actually Down

After Charlie Kirk’s assassination, everyone was handwaving about rising political violence. But is it? The post The Data Shows Political Violence Is Actually Down appeared first on The Intercept.

Four men bailed over Windsor protest

The men were arrested after images of Donald Trump and Jeffrey Epstein were projected onto Windsor Castle.

Judge Rules Mahmoud Khalil Must Be Deported to Syria or Algeria

"It is no surprise that the Trump administration continues to retaliate against me for my exercise of free speech," Khalil said in a statement to the ACLU.

A political violence scholar explains what the furor over Charlie Kirk’s killing is missing

After the fatal shooting of conservative influencer Charlie Kirk last week, observers rushed to take part in what’s become one of America’s most gruesome past times: waiting to figure out the politics of the shooter, so blame could be assigned to one party or…

An era of internet-addled violence is taking shape before our eyes

The bullet casings authorities recovered during their investigation of Charlie Kirk’s killing make at least one thing clear: The alleged killer, Tyler Robinson, was speaking the language of memes. “Hey Fascist! Catch!”, “If you Read This, You Are GAY Lmao,” a…

Kimmel's suspension spreads fear and anger through the late-night world as insiders wonder if Fallon and Meyers are next

Jimmy Kimmel's suspension has provoked dread in the late-night world. Hollywood writers rallied against Disney and Trump.

People are canceling their Disney+ and Hulu accounts and calling for a boycott in protest of Jimmy Kimmel's suspension

"If Disney's going to cave to Trump, then Disney doesn't get my money," one former Disney+ subscriber who canceled told Business Insider.

I went to a protest at Disney over Jimmy Kimmel's suspension. It wasn't just about one comedian.

Hundreds of people showed up at Disney Studios to protest Jimmy Kimmel being pulled off the air, but the protest was about a lot more than that.

MCU Actors Call For Disney Boycott Following Jimmy Kimmel Fiasco

ABC has pulled the talk show off the air after a monologue regarding the death of Charlie Kirk The post MCU Actors Call For Disney Boycott Following Jimmy Kimmel Fiasco appeared first on Kotaku.

Several New York officials arrested in protest at Manhattan ICE office

Several elected officials in New York were arrested Thursday during a protest at an immigration office in Manhattann

Heightened security as Americans gather for Kirk memorial

Donald Trump and JD Vance will be among the speakers at the event in Arizona.

The complex stories after Charlie Kirk’s killing

Charlie Kirk was both the symptom and the disease afflicting the USA.

ICE in Chicago with “excessive force and intimidation tactics”

Activists, local officials, faith leaders decry Trump administration’s aggressive immigration enforcement strategy

Photos: Tens of thousands of supporters attend memorial for Charlie Kirk in Arizona

Crowds filled a stadium in Arizona to remember the right-wing activist Charlie Kirk.

Trump to join thousands at memorial for right-wing US activist Charlie Kirk

US President Donald Trump to address Arizona service for assassinated ally.

Week in Pictures: From forced displacement in Gaza to protests in Peru

A global roundup of some of last week’s events.

Photos show huge crowds turning out for Charlie Kirk's memorial

Attendees wore red, white, and blue as they arrived at State Farm Stadium in Arizona for Charlie Kirk's memorial service on Sunday.

Van Jones and Cardinal Dolan offer civility and hope after Kirk’s death

Ahead of Kirk's memorial, two very different voices urge the nation to act, reflect and find opportunity in tragedy

Charlie Kirk Memorial: Thousands Line Up Ahead Of Massive Event Where Trump And Vance Will Speak

Erika Kirk, the slain activist’s widow who took over as CEO of Turning Point USA, will also address the crowd of mourners at State Farm Stadium.

Petition Demanding Jimmy Kimmel’s Return Surges Past 150,000 Signatures

More than 150,000 people have signed a MoveOn petition calling for Jimmy Kimmel’s reinstatement after ABC suspended him over Charlie Kirk comments.

California bans face coverings for most law enforcement officers during operations

The ban is a direct response to recent immigration raids in Los Angeles, where federal agents wore masks while making mass arrests. The raids prompted days of protest and led President Donald Trump to deploy National Guard troops and Marines to the area.

More Marvel And Star Wars Stars Slam Disney Over Jimmy Kimmel Controversy Amid Boycott Calls

The actors behind Luke Skywalker, the Hulk, and Mr. Fantastic have all voiced support for the late-night host The post More Marvel And Star Wars Stars Slam Disney Over Jimmy Kimmel Controversy Amid Boycott Calls appeared first on Kotaku.

Federal Court Blocks Federal Officers From Attacking Journalists And Peaceful Protesters

It’s a story as old as law enforcement itself: when protesters start protesting, it’s often the cops who decide it’s time for everything to get violent, rather than those engaged in protests. We saw a LOT of this during the protests following the murder of Ge…

Utah Valley University to Create Charlie Kirk Memorial

Utah Valley University has formed the UVU Memorial Committee to create a monument for Charlie Kirk following his assassination on their campus Sept. 10. The university announced the development Monday, noting ... "We will listen to community voices…

The right wants Charlie Kirk’s death to be a “George Floyd moment”

It is impossible, I think, to grasp the terrible consequences of Charlie Kirk’s death without understanding who he was in life.  Liberals had a dim view of that track record — focusing on his often-offensive radio broadcasts and contributions to Trump’s autho…

Jason Aldean and Wife Brittany Sang a Luke Bryan Cover for Charlie Kirk

Jason Aldean and his wife Brittany paid tribute to Charlie Kirk with a cover of Luke Bryan's 'Drink a Beer.'

‘South Park’ Abandons Controversial Topic of Charlie Kirk for Gaza and Abortion

By Opheli Garcia Lawler Published: September 24th, 2025

Right Wing Extremist Violence Is More Frequent And More Deadly Than Left Wing Violence

After the Sept. 10, 2025, assassination of conservative political activist Charlie Kirk, President Donald Trump claimed that radical leftist groups foment political violence in the U.S., and “they should be put in jail.” “The radical left causes tremendous vi…

'Not sustainable' - Israeli team's sponsor wants name change

One of the cycling's biggest teams is coming under increasing pressure from its title sponsor who say "the current situation is no longer sustainable".

US revokes Colombian President Gustavo Petro’s visa over pro-Palestinian protest

Speaking to a crowd of pro-Palestinian protesters, Petro urged the creation of a global armed force with the aim of liberating Palestinians.

17 days after Charlie’s death, it’s clear: We are now on the other side of the Rubicon

The assassination of Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk, whose only crime was to host debates in the public square and declare the gospel of Jesus Christ, has made something abundantly clear: We have crossed the Rubicon.But it was the left’s response to h…

Creation of a political martyr: The dark history behind this moment

Charlie Kirk is not the first — totalitarian regimes have long understood how to build myths on violence

Truck, gunfire, flames: Michigan church attack

One killed, nine hurt in Sunday assault on Mormon church as community mourns loss of longtime LDS leader

3 things to know about Trump's plan to send troops to Portland and Memphis

President Trump ordered the deployment of troops to Portland and said he's authorized them to use "full force" to curb protests outside of ICE facilities.

Investigators probe for motive in Michigan church shooting, fire

The search for more potential victims of a mass shooting at a Michigan church continued into Monday, after a gunman killed at least four people.

All the Sad Young Terminally Online Men

Political violence is like a lightning bolt: sudden, surprising, seemingly random, yet always emerging from a local weather system. Do not forget that we all make the weather.

Assata Shakur, Black Revolutionary and 2Pac’s Godmother, Dies at 78

The Black Liberation Army member, who escaped to Cuba in the 1980s, was name-checked in songs by Public Enemy and Common

Donald Trump Declares War On Portland Because Of A Few Anti-ICE Protests

One of the few, small things the US press could do is stop pretending this administration is normal. It isn’t. It’s motivated solely by cruelty and revenge, in service of imposing its will and white Christian nationalist imperatives on the nation, which is no…

Where things stand with Trump's National Guard deployments

The Trump administration has deployed or threatened to deploy National Guard troops in more than half a dozen American cities that it says are crime ridden.

From the Cesspool to the Mainstream

The “new fusionist” intellectuals are the missing link between nineteenth-century race science, twentieth-century libertarianism, and the contemporary alt-right.

Sunrise Movement, Founded to Fight Climate Change, Pivots to Fighting Trump

As Trump targets his critics on the left, Sunrise says it needs to battle authoritarianism to protect the climate. The post Sunrise Movement, Founded to Fight Climate Change, Pivots to Fighting Trump appeared first on The Intercept.

Government Shutdown and Free Speech Showdown

Amid the Republican-Democrat blame game, a federal judge’s extraordinary ruling takes on the Trump administration’s unlawful detentions of pro-Palestine protesters. The post Government Shutdown and Free Speech Showdown appeared first on The Intercept.

Italians stage strike in support of Gaza Palestinians

Pro-Palestinian marches gripped Italy's cities on Friday, defying the right-wing government of Giorgia Meloni.

Protesters rally outside Illinois facility as Kristi Noem watches from rooftop...

Protesters rally outside Illinois facility as Kristi Noem watches from rooftop... (First column, 12th story, link) Related stories:APPLE BOWS TO MAGA; BANS ICE TRACKING APPS... Drudge Report Feed needs your support!   Become a…

Border Patrol agents shoot woman in Chicago as protesters confront immigration personnel

CHICAGO (Reuters) -U.S. Border Patrol personnel shot an armed woman in Chicago on Saturday, the Department of Homeland Security said, as scores of protesters...

Border Patrol agents shoot woman amid Chicago immigration protests

ICE agents clash with protesters, deploying rubber bullets and pepper spray amid Chicago immigration demonstrations.

Gaza protests under way in Europe as arrests made in London

Protests take place in Barcelona, Rome, Lisbon and London, where police made more than 100 arrests.

The United Police State of America Has Arrived

The lines between local, state, and federal law enforcement and the military have blurred. The post The United Police State of America Has Arrived appeared first on The Intercept.

A protest in bronze: Trump and Epstein return to the Mall

Removed and damaged, controversial artwork is once again daring D.C. to determine the limits of free expression

Tens of thousands march in Barcelona and Rome to protest Israel's campaign in Gaza

Tens of thousands protested in Barcelona and Rome against Israel's Gaza campaign, fueled by the aid flotilla interception and Spain's strong diplomatic stance. Spain's PM even labeled the destruction "genocide." Rome's rally, organized by Palestinian groups, …

Trump authorises deployment of 300 National Guard troops to Chicago

The controversial move follows protests over ramped-up immigration enforcement and the shooting of a woman during unrest on Saturday.

Why is ADL, the Jewish advocacy group, receiving blowback from MAGA?

The US nonprofit faces backlash after its online database on extremism included slain right-wing figure Charlie Kirk.

Mass protests from Amsterdam to Istanbul denounce Israel’s Gaza genocide

Hundreds of thousands across Europe and the Middle East march against Israel’s ongoing genocide in Gaza.

Trump Sending California National Guard To Portland After Judge Blocked Oregon Guard Deployment, Newsom Says

A federal judge already temporarily blocked the Trump administration from deploying the Oregon National Guard.

Fox Host Wants Trump To Use Insurrection Act To Put Down ICE Protests

Someone needs to explain to these dangerous clowns what an "insurrection" actually looks like. The propagandists on Sunday's Fox & Friends Weekend used footage of Trump's ICE thugs tear gassing and pummeling protesters as proof that Trump should get even more…

The Volunteers Tracking ICE in Los Angeles

Oren Peleg on the Harbor Area Peace Patrol, a group in Los Angeles that monitors the movements of federal agents in and out of a Coast Guard facility on Terminal Island.

DOJ Moves Goalposts To Send Troops To Portland, Gets Shut Down By A Federal Court

It seems like years ago, but the Trump administration got itself sued earlier this very year by the state of California for commandeering California’s National Guard to shut down anti-ICE protests in Los Angeles. Trump justified this by declaring the city to …

What is Insurrection Act, could it help Trump deploy troops to US cities?

Threat to invoke the Act comes amid protests in Portland and legal challenges against his anti-immigration crackdown.

Tensions remain high at Columbia. This experiment asks students to come to the table.

Columbia University students and faculty are participating in weekly listening tables set up on the campus The Trust Collaboratory launched “Listening Tables” to promote understanding. But its champions worry about the impact of Columbia’s deal with the fe…

'I sleep with a gas mask on' - Life next to Portland protest angering Trump

As President Trump threatens to send the military, residents at the centre of Portland's protests tell the BBC about what it's been like.

A Frog Cosplayer Has Become The New Face Of Portland ICE Protests

The Portland Frog has inspired other protesters to dress up as anthropomorphic animals The post A Frog Cosplayer Has Become The New Face Of Portland ICE Protests appeared first on Kotaku.

District Court: TRO For Troops In Chicago Area, TRO From Using Riot Tactics Against Protests, And More!

Hello from the free state of Illinois! We just talked about Donald Trump’s incurrsion into Chicago and the surrounding area, in which he first sent in a bunch of masked ICE agents to terrorize citizens and immigrants alike, at one point raiding an apartment b…

US judge blocks Trump’s deployment of National Guard in state of Illinois

Federal judge blocks deployment for two weeks, says sending Guard troops would 'add fuel to the fire'.

Relief, scepticism over Gaza ceasefire at pro-Palestine rally in London

Tens of thousands gather in British capital with protest leader saying there is 'relief' and 'trepidation' over truce.

Who are the real Americans? We are

Never mind the ignorant fantasies coming from the White House. Chicago and Portland are showing us true patriotism

MAGA Implodes over Kristi Noem’s “Stare Down” with Man in Chicken Suit

This week, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem staged a bizarre photo op in Portland that appeared designed to bolster President Trump’s effort to deploy Oregon’s National Guard against ICE protesters in the city. Noem stood on a rooftop observing protest…

Violence erupts in eastern Pakistan as Islamists try to march on capital for pro-Palestinian rally

In a statement, the Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan party, or TLP, claimed that two of its supporters had been killed and 50 others injured since Thursday.

Growing popularity of anti-Trump protests prompts GOP smears and lies

Jen Psaki looks at how the effectiveness and increasing popularity of anti-Trump protests have driven some Republicans into ...

Leftist Fear: Antifa Pretends To Be Peaceful After Trump Announces Crackdown

Leftist Fear: Antifa Pretends To Be Peaceful After Trump Announces Crackdown After years of waging a subversive war against the western world, radical leftists think they can polish their image overnight and pretend as if they were always an amicable moveme…

Major Trump critic gives chilling warning amid upcoming protests nationwide: ‘The disease is growing’

'No Kings' demonstrations are planned across the U.S. this Saturday to protest the Trump administration

Nationwide "No Kings" protests are planned for Saturday, Oct. 18.

Portland’s protests are getting ridiculous. That’s the point

Ordinarily, when a man dons an inflatable frog costume, it makes him look ridiculous. When a man in an inflatable frog costume gets attacked by agents of the state, however, those agents are the ones who look ridiculous. None of this seems lost on score…

‘South Park’ Characters Showed Up to Protest ICE in Portland

By JM McNab Published: October 14th, 2025

The Right Wing Desperately Wants to Make Charlie Kirk Its MLK

On Kirk’s “National Day of Remembrance,” white supremacists want to replace a tradition of justice with their own manufactured myth. The post The Right Wing Desperately Wants to Make Charlie Kirk Its MLK appeared first on The Intercept.

The Federal Police Are Rioting: Chicago Edition

Almost every time people protest the government, the government decides to get on the wrong side of the law. This is something every administration is guilty of, but under Trump, attacking protesters and journalists has become the rule, rather than the except…

The Right Jumps to Defend Young Republicans’ Racist Texts

J.D. Vance and other prominent conservative influencers downplayed racist messages sent by members of various Young Republicans chapters.

The Conflict on the Streets of Chicago

Federal agents have violently arrested hundreds of undocumented immigrants in the city. Pastors, activists, and lawyers are considering how aggressive the response should be.

‘No Kings’ Protest Organizers Aren’t Afraid of Trump’s Court Jesters

Republicans are attempting to brand the "No Kings" protests as part of a left-wing terror movement ahead of planned peaceful demonstrations.

Storm Warnings

The MAGA movement is not fed by conservative ideas but by a nihilistic, apocalyptic determination to stage a counterrevolution against the Sixties, against liberalism, against even democracy itself.

How to Stay Safe at the No Kings Protest: 7 Things You Should Know First

Let your voice be heard, but also make sure to be safe.

A perfect Berkeley paradox: Big-money college football and an antiestablishment protest

A look back at one of the strangest protests in college football history.

What to know about nationwide 'No Kings' rallies set to protest Trump

Activists and advocacy groups are running a fresh round of “No Kings” protests on Saturday in response to what organizers call overreach from President Donald Trump.

The Depth of MAGA’s Moral Collapse

How we got to “I love Hitler.”

Trump Suddenly Doesn’t Want to Be a King as Massive Protests Loom

President Donald Trump insists he’s no monarch—just hours before thousands of protesters plan to remind him of that fact. In a clip aired Friday on Mornings ...

Southern California communities rally for ‘No Kings’ day of protest

Crowds of Southern California community members have begun taking to the streets to participate in Saturday’s “No Kings” day of protest. The grassroots...

ICE’s Chicago field director leaving assignment ahead of scheduled court appearance

A federal judge is concerned about federal agents violating her orders not to deploy tear gas and pepper spray at protesters.

Watch: Aerials show thousands attending No Kings protests across the US

Protesters took to the streets of American cities to demonstrate against President Trump's policies.

‘No Kings’ protests full coverage: Anti-Trump marches fill streets in NYC, Washington, D.C., Chicago and San Diego

Organizers of "No Kings" say that President Trump is acting more like a king than the leader of a democracy.

'No Kings' protesters emerge en masse for anti-Trump rallies

By Brad Brooks (Reuters) -Protesters spanning all age groups, many with children and pets in tow, took to the streets en masse for "No Kings" rallies across ...

No Kings Protests Bring Out Millions of Demonstrators Across the World

Thousands of demonstrations are taking place around the world today ... with protesters flooding the streets in opposition to the Trump administration. New York City, Boston, Los Angeles, Washington D.C., Memphis and many more major areas are…

The Anti-Authoritarian Anthems You Need for the ‘No Kings’ Protests

"No Kings" protests against Donald Trump are expected to draw millions of demonstrators. Here are some anti-authoritarian songs for the occasion.

‘No Kings’ protesters flood NYC on day of anti-Trump rallies across US

Thousands converged on New York’s Times Square Saturday for a ‘No Kings’ protest against President Donald Trump.

Thousands protest at ‘No Kings’ rally near White House

Crowds packed the US capital on Saturday, part of nationwide ‘No Kings’ protests against President Donald Trump.

Thousands gather for anti-Trump ‘No Kings’ protests across US

More than 2,600 rallies are planned in cities large and small, organised by hundreds of coalition partners.

Demonstrators Across Country Rally Against President...

Protesting the direction of the country under President Donald Trump, people will gather Saturday in the nation’s capital and communities across the U.S. They're holding “No Kings” demonstrations, or what the president’s Republican Party is calling “Hate Amer…

Why the No Kings Protests Matter

The Trump administration has made it clear that it fears mass, nonviolent protests more than anything else. The post Why the No Kings Protests Matter appeared first on The Intercept.

Glenn Close, Spike Lee, Jean Smart & More Voice Support For No Kings Protests: “The Most Patriotic Thing That You Can Do”

As millions of Americans take to the streets — from New York to Los Angeles, Washington, D.C. to Chicago — Hollywood is voicing its support for the nationwide No Kings protests, with prominent figures like Glenn Close, Spike Lee, Jean Smart and many others pr…

“No Kings” protests sweep the nation against Trump

Millions of Americans rallied in more than 2,600 locations to protest Trump's authoritarian practices

NYC 'No Kings' protest gets underway in Times Square, throughout U.S.

Thousands gathered at Times Square Saturday for the No Kings protest Thousands showed up to kick off a demonstration similar to those happening around the country. [ more › ]

Day of nationwide 'No Kings' protests against Trump underway in U.S.

Protesting the direction of the U.S. under President Donald Trump, people have begun gathering in the nation's capital and communities across the country for "No Kings" demonstrations — what the president's Republican Party is calling "Hate America" rallies.

Anti-Trump ‘No Kings’ Rallies Begin In Thousands Of U.S. Cities (Photos)

More than 2,500 rallies were planned in all 50 states.

Trump urges SCOTUS to unleash National Guard in Chicago amid protests, increase in violence against ICE

The Trump administration urged the U.S. Supreme Court on Friday to approve the deployment of National Guard soldiers in Chicago, where persistent protests outside local immigration facilities have disrupted operations.'Federal agents are forced to desperately…

Scenes From Saturday's Nationwide ‘No Kings’ Protests

Organizers say the “No Kings” protests drew more than seven million people across 2,700 cities. The crowds included high-profile politicians, A-list celebrities, and more than a few creative inflatables.

After 'No Kings' protests, where does Democratic resistance go next?

Millions of Americans joined anti-Trump protests, but Democrats are less popular than the president and divided over how to fight back.

3 takeaways from the second No Kings day of nationwide protests

Organizers said some 2,600 protests were planned in the U.S. on Saturday. The protests were largely peaceful, as demonstrators united in their stated aim to safeguard the country's democratic values.

After ‘No Kings,’ protesters tear gassed at Portland ICE facility

The scene outside the ICE facility took a darker turn as federal agents deployed tear gas on the crowd around 4:30 p.m. and detained at least one person over...

The Right’s Most Unhinged Reactions to the Historic ‘No Kings’ Protests

Donald Trump, J.D. Vance, and Speaker Mike Johnson's attacked "No Kings" attendees, who were largely peaceful as they protested authoritarianism.

Bernie Sanders condemns Trump and billionaires at ‘No Kings’ rally

US Senator Bernie Sanders denounced President Donald Trump and billionaires for ‘hijacking' democracy.

Millions of US protesters hold anti-Trump ‘No Kings’ rallies

Demonstrations held in every US state as people condemn Trump's hardline tactics, calling for democracy and reforms.

Week in Pictures: From death of ex-Kenyan PM to Gaza ceasefire

A global roundup of some of last week’s events.

“King Trump” takes “dump” on peaceful protesters, proving their point

“No Kings” movement rallies peacefully, but Trump’s AI response blurs line between protest, parody and spectacle

WGA West President Michele Mulroney Delivers Speech At No Kings Protest: “When Our Words Are Powerful, We Cannot Be Silenced”

Recently appointed Writers Guild of America West President Michele Mulroney delivered a rousing speech at the No Kings protest in Los Angeles, decrying President Donald Trump and his administration’s recent actions curtailing Hollywood writers’ freedom of exp…

No Kings: How Mass Protests Weaken Unhinged Autocrats Like Trump

You can watch this episode of Right Now With Perry Bacon above or by following this show on YouTube or Substack.There were 2700 No Kings events across the country, with at least 7 million participating, according to Leah Greenberg, co-executive director of In…

Republicans Should Be Afraid—Just Look at Who Joined No Kings Protests

Listening to anyone from the Trump administration talk about the No Kings protest  would have had you expecting complete anarchy. Masked men with Molotov cocktails, smoke in the air, American flags burning, police and National Guard in full riot gear—somethin…

Trump Finally Responds To 'No Kings' Protests, Takes A Giant Sh*t All Over America

Americans peacefully attended 2,700 No Kings rallies held across the country on Saturday over Donald Trump’s authoritarian agenda. Approximately 7 million people proudly showed up for Saturday’s protests, including veterans, mothers, fathers, students, and gr…

Disney+ and Hulu Subscription Cancellations Doubled After Jimmy Kimmel Suspension

Social media users had called for a boycott.

Went to the Protests Over the Weekend? Here’s How You Might Be Surveilled Now

A couple things to keep in mind about the surveillance state. Your location data is out there, and so is your photo

No Kings, Only Decent Americans

The protesters’ modesty and depth of feeling moved me.

People Are Comparing "Trashy" Trump Rallies To These Photos From The "No Kings" Protests

Everyone is saying the same thing about these "No Kings" protest photos.View Entire Post ›

‘No Kings’ Protesters Reject Political Violence, Survey Shows

Massive marches nationwide in the U.S. marked a turn against an increasing acceptance of political violence among protesters, report sociologists

Trump’s Response to Millions of Americans Protesting? Fantasizing About Dropping Poop on Them

Since 2007, Jezebel has been the Internet's most treasured source for everything celebrities, sex, and politics...with teeth.

President Denies Reality Of Massive Nationwide Protests While Posting Videos of Himself Dumping Shit On Citizens

“The party told you to reject the evidence of your eyes and ears. It was their final, most essential command…. And if all others accepted the lie which the Party imposed–if all records told the same tale–then the lie passed into history and became truth.” —Ge…

'No Kings' Protester Arrested For Aggravated Assault Related to Tripping Trump Supporter in Viral Video

A "No Kings" demonstrator has been arrested after cops say he's the guy who tripped a man who yelled out a gay slur at protesters in a video now going viral. Here's the deal ... video is going around online capturing a moment from the protest that…

‘No Kings’ Protests Sweep the Nation, in Photos

Millions of demonstrators took to streets across the United States over the weekend for the second "No Kings" protest against Donald Trump.

Pedro Pascal Rallies at ‘No Kings’ Protest in Los Angeles: ‘Protect Democracy’

Pedro Pascal was one of the estimated 7 million people at the 'No Kings' anti-authoritarian protests over the weekend.

US appeals court says Trump can send soldiers to Portland, Oregon

Dissenting justice says decision 'erodes core constitutional principles' and risks violating freedom of expression.

Massive “No Kings” protests short-circuit MAGA’s mockery

MAGA reacts to “No Kings” by immediately proving protesters right

Transcript: No Kings--How Mass Protests Weaken Autocrats Like Trump

This is a lightly edited transcript of the October 18 edition of Right Now With Perry Bacon. You can watch the video here or by following this show on YouTube or Substack.Perry Bacon: This is Right Now, the The New Republic show on politics and policy. I’m Pe…

Yes, There Was Violence at No Kings Protests—From the Other Side

As an estimated seven million people across 2,700 municipalities peacefully demonstrated against the Trump administration at No Kings events Saturday, reports of violence have thus far been scant—except for some instances in which apparent MAGA agitators targ…

The Long History of Frogs as Protest Symbols

Inflatable frog costumes are selling out following the weekend's “No Kings” protests and to counter Trump’s demonization of US cities more broadly.

Oxford Union president-elect ousted over Kirk posts

The Oxford Union announces George Abaraonye loses a no-confidence motion by 1,228 votes to 501.

9th Circuit Judge Blasts Colleagues For Enabling Trump’s Unconstitutional Military Invasion Of Portland

Two Trump-appointed federal judges just decided that facts don’t matter when the President wants to send the military into American cities. Donald Trump declared Portland a “war-ravaged” city requiring military intervention based on a few anti-ICE protests an…

A new Supreme Court case could turn the National Guard into Trump’s personal army

It’s hard to think of a more dramatic question than the issue before the Supreme Court in Trump v. Illinois.  President Donald Trump wants to use federalized troops to quell protests outside an immigration detention facility near Chicago. Two federal courts h…

Americans rejecting National Security State...

Americans rejecting National Security State... (First column, 7th story, link)

Ken Casey of Dropkick Murphys: ‘I Will Go to the Mat’ for ‘True American’ Bad Bunny

Ken Casey of the Dropkick Murphys is partnering with Home of the Brave to call on artists to "step up" and call out Donald Trump's authoritarianism.

Is JD Vance right in blaming left for political violence in the US?

Vance claims left-wing violence is on the rise, but long-term data show right-wing attacks have been far higher.

How the Proud Boys invented antifa

The far-right gang has been fully absorbed by Trump's White House

How plastic whistles are becoming an anti-ICE resistance tool in Chicago

By Heather Schlitz CHICAGO (Reuters) -As the shrill sound of whistles echoed through a parking garage in Chicago’s North Side on Tuesday, two people flung...

How this Portland costume became a signature protest tool at ‘No Kings’ anti-Trump rallies

Seth Todd was wearing an inflatable frog costume while protesting outside the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Building in Portland, Oregon, when a federal officer unleashed a torrent of chemical spray directly into the costume’s air vent.Video of the…

Student Journalists At Indiana University And Purdue Show More Integrity, Solidarity And Backbone Than Many In The Mainstream Press

Last week, Indiana University administrators fired the school newspaper’s (Indiana Daily Student) advisor and ordered students to stop printing the paper. The student journalists say that University administrators didn’t like the student paper’s decision to i…

Trump halts San Francisco deployment amid Bay Area protests

US President Donald Trump said he will not deploy federal agents to San Francisco after a call with Mayor Daniel Lurie

A frog, a lobster and a unicorn walked into a No Kings protest

Demonstrators at No Kings protests around the U.S. dressed up as frogs and other animals. Many said they were trying to counter the GOP narrative that they are radical leftists who hate America.

Violent protests flare in Cameroon as results due in contested election

An opposition candidate is challenging the incumbent president's 43-year hold on power.

Anti-Trump rally held in Malaysia over Gaza war

Hundreds of pro-Palestinian protesters rallied in the Malaysian capital against the visit of US President Donald Trump.

Trump’s visit to Malaysia met with protests over war in Gaza

Hundreds gather to express opposition to US president's attendance at ASEAN summit in Kuala Lumpur.

D.C. Man Sues Over Arrest for Playing ‘Imperial March’ Behind National Guard Members

"The law might have tolerated government conduct of this sort a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away, but in the here and now, the First Amendment bars government officials from shutting down peaceful protests," reads the lawsuit.

Trump administration charges influencer and congressional candidate over ICE protests

Kat Abughazaleh, a 26-year-old Palestinian American and Democratic candidate for Congress in the 9th District of Illinois, has been indicted by the Department of Justice on charges connected to protests outside an ICE facility. The indictment alleges that Abu…

Rep. Jasmine Crockett Says 'OWTA' Won't Work Because Voters Want Their Representatives

Representative Jasmine Crockett says the "Out With Their Asses" rallying cry might be gaining steam online, but it won't change a darn thing at the polls ... 'cause voters want everyone but their own representatives gone! The congresswoman stopped…

Trump DOJ Charges House Candidate Kat Abughazaleh With Conspiracy for Protesting ICE

Abughaleh is one of six activists facing federal conspiracy charges for actions like blocking an ICE agent’s car in Broadview, Illinois. The post Trump DOJ Charges House Candidate Kat Abughazaleh With Conspiracy for Protesting ICE appeared first on The Interc…

Feds Say Kat Abughazaleh “Impeded” ICE Agents. That Would Put Her on the Right Side of History.

If six people nonviolently protesting outside an ICE facility is a criminal conspiracy, all First Amendment-protected activity is at risk. The post Feds Say Kat Abughazaleh “Impeded” ICE Agents. That Would Put Her on the Right Side of History. appeared first …

Trump’s Government Of Spite: Political Performance Art For Assholes

A couple weeks ago, as hundreds of thousands of Americans took to the streets in what may have been the largest single day of protest in U.S. history, the President of the United States responded by… posting a video of himself literally dumping shit on citize…

Yes, There Are Some National Guard Willing To Do The Right Thing

As of this moment, the National Guard is indefinitely prevented from deploying within the Chicagoland area. The court order was issued pending the Supreme Court’s decision to rule on the matter. And because this administration is a walking, talking clown show…

Pall of ICE spoils weekend celebrations in Chicago: ‘I think people are just scared’

Despite Illinois governor’s plea to let families celebrate Halloween and Día de los Muertos, agents used pepper spray and continued to arrest people

Kat Abughazaleh on the Right to Protest

The Illinois congressional candidate on why more Democrats aren’t taking direct action and how leaders should be responding to the right. The post Kat Abughazaleh on the Right to Protest appeared first on The Intercept.

Trump's Portland "mass assault" exists only on Fox News

Department of Homeland Security stooge Tricia McLaughlin went on Fox News to explain why Portland needs a federal invasion. Apparently, it was overrun by imaginary hordes of "mass assault" protesters that only the Trump administration can see. The rest of Ame…

Wikipedia row erupts as Jimmy Wales intervenes on 'Gaza genocide' page

WIKIPEDIA founder Jimmy Wales has intervened over the platform’s article on Gaza genocide ...

DC Cops Sued After Arresting A Man For Playing Darth Vader’s Theme Music Near Federal Troops

To say the irony was lost on them would be to assume they ever thought some irony might exist. DC resident Sam O’Hara came across a bunch of out-of-state National Guard troops and put his own spin on their Trump-enabled interloping. As he followed the troops …

Trial starts for DC man who tossed sandwich at federal agent begins...

Trial starts for DC man who tossed sandwich at federal agent begins... (First column, 9th story, link) Related stories:Citizen shot from behind as he warned ICE about children gathering at bus stop... Reverend blasted by agents left wit…

Influencers have fractured reality in Portland

The legal fight over whether the president can send troops into Portland, Oregon, depends on whether judges believe their own eyes or their smartphones. Even before inception, the lawsuit has been dogged by a war on reality fueled by social media influencers,…

'Highly volatile' threat landscape for November elections, new assessment finds

Voters head to the polls this fall amid the "highest levels of political violence in the U.S. since the 1970s," a new assessment found.

Case of teen rapist Jesse Butler draws protest from Stillwater community

Outrage at a decision to provide teen rapist Jesse Butler a rehabilitation plan instead of prison time spilled into a protest in Stillwater Wednesday.

Trump administration speeds up new rules that would make it easier to charge some protesters

The Trump administration is speeding up the implementation of new rules that would give the agency tasked with protecting federal government facilities...

10 Thursday AM Reads

My morning train WFH reads: • The Old Order Is Dead. Do Not Resuscitate. Few things are more disconcerting than feeling the ground shift beneath you, as anyone who has experienced a serious earthquake knows. This is what we are living through. A way of orderi…

What Really Happened In Portland Before Trump Deployed The National Guard

This story was originally published by ProPublica. Republished under a CC BY-NC-ND 3.0 license. ⚠️ This story contains videos showing violence. President Donald Trump and officials in his administration say National Guard troops are needed in “War ravaged” Po…

The Democrats’ big election revealed a hidden constraint on Trump

So far, the biggest successes against President Donald Trump’s second-term assault on democracy have come not from Congress and the Supreme Court, but more unusual sources: lower-court judges, “No Kings” protests, a Disney+ subscriber boycott, and Trump’s own…

US judge says Trump cannot deploy National Guard to Portland

The Trump administration did not have a legal basis to use troops to quell immigration protests, the judge wrote in a 106-page ruling.

US judge rules Trump illegally ordered National Guard troops to Portland

US district judge blocks Donald Trump's use of military force to tackle protests against immigration officers.

The First Amendment Won’t Go Quietly

Welcome to the third Red Scare.

Man interviewed by police over Bob Vylan set

The interview is part of an investigation into chants about Israel Defence Forces at the festival.

Bloody Brawl Erupts at Turning Point USA Event at UC Berkeley, on Video

Things got wild at UC Berkeley Monday when a brawl erupted at a Turning Point USA event, with fists flying and blood flowing on camera. Check out one clip making the rounds -- a keffiyeh-clad protester went toe-to-toe with a man selling merchandise…

Hillsborough survivor anger at BBC MacKenzie interview

A Hillsborough survivor described the decision to interview the former Sun editor as an "insult".

Elaine Luria helped investigate Jan. 6 and lost her House seat. Now she's attempting a comeback

A Virginia Democrat who helped investigate the Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol is making a comeback bid after last week’s sweeping election wins as...

Indigenous activists storm COP30 climate summit in Brazil, demanding action

Protest comes as Brazil's leader Lula says COP30 participants should be 'inspired' by Indigenous peoples.

Where Wokeness Went Wrong

Symbolic struggles cannot be a force of resistance to the Trump administration.

Nearly two dozen arrested as faith leaders protest outside Chicago-area ICE facility

By Eric Cox and Diana Novak Jones CHICAGO (Reuters) -Nearly two dozen people were arrested as faith leaders protested on Friday outside a federal immigration...

Thousands protest against government in Mexico over violent crime

The protest comes weeks after the murder of Carlos Manzo, the mayor of Uruapan.

Trump appeals trial loss over Portland troop deployment plan

The U.S. appealed a judge’s order that permanently blocked President Donald Trump’s plan to deploy National Guard troops to Portland, Oregon, to counter protests against his immigration crackdown. The Justice Department seeks to overturn a Nov. 7 finding by a…

Seven faith leaders arrested at ICE facility protest...

Seven faith leaders arrested at ICE facility protest... (First column, 11th story, link) Related stories:Federal agents deployed to Charlotte for immigration enforcement, despite rejections from local leaders... Pastor describes Border …

MAGA right’s new fascist man-crush: He’s been dead for 50 years

In the early years of SNL, Francisco Franco was "still dead." But to his 21st-century fanboys, he's immortal

Protesters Slam Trump’s Newest Crackdown on Democrat-led City

Residents of Charlotte, North Carolina, are rallying in opposition to the invasion of their city by federal immigration enforcement agents under President Donald Trump. On Saturday, Homeland Security official Tricia McLaughlin announced that the Trump adminis…

Judge Rules Trump Can’t Cut UC Funding — but UC Leaders Are Still Negotiating a Settlement

Nationwide, faculty and students fight against Trump’s assault on higher education — and administrators capitulate. The post Judge Rules Trump Can’t Cut UC Funding — but UC Leaders Are Still Negotiating a Settlement appeared first on The Intercept.

She Fights Fascism in the Place Where It’s Scariest. Here’s What She Has Learned.

Yes, they call her the “TikTok queen,” but Heidi Reichinnek insists there’s a far more important secret to her success.

The Misleading Story Fox News Told About Portland Before Trump Sent Troops

This story was originally published by ProPublica. Republished under a CC BY-NC-ND 3.0 license. When President Donald Trump told reporters on Sept. 5 he’d started looking at sending the National Guard to Portland, Oregon, he said it was because of something h…

South Africa beefs up security on streets, bracing for G20 summit protests

More than 3,500 police officers deployed as South Africa braces for protests during the G20 summit this weekend.

Laura Loomer Completely Melts Down Over Mamdani-Trump Meeting

Self-described “proud Islamophobe” Laura Loomer could barely conceal her rage about President Donald Trump’s meeting with NYC mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani Friday, which, by all appearances, went shockingly well.“Not condemning Trump,” Loomer disclaimed, before …

Gamers Are Using GTA V and Fortnite To Fight Against ICE

Only in Fortnite can you Boogie Bomb an ICE agent and force them to dance under a disco ball The post Gamers Are Using GTA V and Fortnite To Fight Against ICE appeared first on Kotaku.

Aggressive ICE raids in a purple state could come back to haunt Trump.

The Trump administration is facing an internal backlash over brutal immigration tactics in a key purple state. Aggressive ICE raids in Charlotte, North...

German court opens trial against left-wing ‘hammer gang’

The woman and six men are accused of being behind a string of attacks between 2018 and 2023 that injured several people.

Grassroots Groups Call For Black Friday To Cyber Monday Retail Boycotts

Two grassroots groups, “We Ain’t Buying It” and "Mass Blackout," call for retail boycotts Thanksgiving weekend to protest corporate and Trump administration policies.

“This piggy won’t be quiet”: They spent two nights on a bus to protest the president

After Trump called a reporter “piggy,” dozens of women boarded a bus in Ohio for a 36-hour “turn and burn” trip.

After protestors block ICE in Chinatown, NYC immigrant advocates pledge more resistance

NYPD responds as immigration activists block a garage used by ICE vans in Manhattan Saturday. They also called on the NYPD to drop charges against people after clashes with officers. [ more › ]

Westerners’ Abusive Relationship with Their Governments

Two years ago, world-class researcher and analyst “Sundance” posted an alarming essay on his website, The Conservative Treehouse.  Taking a look back at the previous years’ severe COVID tyranny, the rise of the B...

Anti-ICE protesters defiant day after violent clash with NYPD: ‘We’ll do it every single time’

One day after a violent clash between immigration activists and NYPD cops, reps for the rabib protesters said vowed to do it again.

Israelis protest in Tel Aviv after Netanyahu seeks pardon on fraud cases

Protesters rally outside President Isaac Herzog's home demanding he reject the prime minister's request for a pardon.

In Trump country, suburban grandmas push back against ICE...

A grassroots group of seniors protests Ohio county's cooperation with ICE. Only retirees are free to attend daytime commissioners' meetings, they say.

The Leopard Has Come For A Small Town Kansas Mayor & Its Residents

I suppose we might all be tiring of the whole “the leopard you voted for eventually comes to eat your face” cliche at this point, but when the allegory fits you have to use it. And in this case, it fits so well that it would be comical if not for just how hea…

ICE Denies Pepper-Spraying Rep. Adelita Grijalva in Incident Caught on Video

Heavily armed tactical teams fired crowd suppression munitions at the Arizona lawmaker and protesters, claiming she was leading “a mob.” The post ICE Denies Pepper-Spraying Rep. Adelita Grijalva in Incident Caught on Video appeared first on The Intercept.

Supporters of Venezuela’s Machado rally in cities around the world

From Madrid to Lima, and Buenos Aires to Brisbane, supporters celebrate the opposition leader's Nobel Peace prize win.

FBI agents sue after being fired for kneeling during racial justice protest

The FBI agents kneeled during a protest in 2020 not to reflect a left-wing political view, but to de-escalate a volatile situation, they say in court papers. The FBI fired them in September.

12 FBI agents fired for kneeling during racial justice protest sue to get their jobs back

Twelve former FBI agents fired after kneeling during a 2020 racial justice protest in Washington sued Monday to get their jobs back, saying their action had ...

Letters from Our Readers

Readers respond to Adam Gopnik’s piece about the demolition of the East Wing, Jessica Winter’s essay about the so-called crisis of men, and Jill Lepore’s essay about historical precedents for the Trump era.

Sacked agents sue FBI, saying they were punished for taking the knee

The group say adopting a gesture used by protesters helped to defuse tensions during a 2020 demonstration.

ICE Pepper Sprayed ‘The Daily Show’s Jordan Klepper While He Covered Trump’s Nobel Peace Prize Campaign

Naked bike protesters apparently posed a serious threat to the heavily armed ICE agents

London Venue Apologizes After Primal Scream Display Star of David Entwined With Swastika

The band said its film is “meant to provoke debate, not hate”

How Cops Are Using Flock Safety’s ALPR Network To Surveil Protesters And Activists

It’s no secret that 2025 has given Americans plenty to protest about. But as news cameras showed protesters filling streets of cities across the country, law enforcement officers—including U.S. Border Patrol agents—were quietly watching those same streets thr…

SD Governor Gets Shitty After Town Announces It Won’t Be Pitching In With Upcoming ICE Raids

If there’s anything the GOP/MAGA party can’t stand, it’s people who won’t fall in line. It openly courts fascism while still pretending its ultimate concern is the protection of (certain) civil liberties. It cheers on politically motivated prosecutions while …

StopAntisemitism Takes Credit for Getting Hundreds Fired. A Music Teacher Is Suing.

Known for targeting celebrities like Ms. Rachel, the pro-Israel blacklist also goes after private individuals who post in solidarity with Palestine. The post StopAntisemitism Takes Credit for Getting Hundreds Fired. A Music Teacher Is Suing. appeared first on…

What Do Nicki Minaj, JD Vance, and Grindr Have in Common?

They were the lowlights of Turning Point USA’s Americafest Convention over the weekend.

‘It’s Very Controversial, but I Love Nick Fuentes’

The white-supremacist influencer cast a shadow over Turning Point USA’s annual gathering.

‘Wizard Of Oz’ Performance Outrages Audience With Hundreds Walking Out

"The lion was actually in a tiger suit."

The No Kings Protesters Get The Good Guy Crookie Award, Obviously!

Approximately 7 million Americans attended the No Kings protests at 2,700 rallies across the country in October. In response to the planned demonstrations, Republicans called it a"hate America" rally, but there was no hate there. People showed up in droves to…

Iranian traders and shopkeepers protest as currency hits record low...

Iranian traders and shopkeepers have staged a second day of protests after the country’s currency plummeted to a new record low against the U.S. dollar. Videos on social media show hundreds rallying in Tehran’s Saadi Street and Shush neighborhood. Witnesses s…

Jury Dumps Criminal Charges Against Tow Truck Driver Who Towed An ICE Vehicle During An Arrest

This administration runs on vengeance. If it’s not Donald Trump aiming the DOJ at his personal enemies, it’s the DOJ itself taking a shotgun approach to justice (read: filling it full of holes) by filing as many criminal charges against anti-ICE protesters as…

Deaths reported during widening protests in Iran sparked by ailing economy

The protests began due to economic pressures, with Iran's currency rapidly depreciating. Demonstrators have also chanted against the country's theocracy.

Hundreds of thousands march in Istanbul in solidarity with Gaza

Demonstrators in Turkiye demand global pressure on Israel, calling the so-called ceasefire 'a slow-motion genocide'.

Trump’s cultural coup is doomed to fail

Artists are protesting Trump's Kennedy Center takeover — and creating art in defiance of his repression

Volunteer in Iran’s Revolutionary Guard reportedly killed during widening protests

Iran's civilian government under reformist President Masoud Pezeshkian has been trying to signal it wants to negotiate with protesters. However, Pezeshkian has acknowledged that there is not much he can do as Iran's rial currency has rapidly depreciated, with…

How Protesters Became Content for the Cops

The tactics behind protest policing are changing—from one of cooperation to intentional antagonism for political marketing purposes.

Trump and top Iranian official exchange threats over protests in Iran

US president says Washington will intervene if Tehran violently suppresses protests over high prices.

Five things you need to know about protests in Iran

Mass protests are spreading across Iran, but what's driving them and where could they lead? Here's what we know.

Iran’s Khamenei says rioters ‘must be put in their place’ amid protests

Supreme leader says authorities should only 'talk to protesters', not rioters, as antigovernment demonstrations grow.

Internet disruption, several arrests made as Iran protests continue

Cybersecurity company Cloudflare shows an average 35 percent lower traffic volume in Iran compared with previous days.

What to know about the protests now shaking Iran as tensions remain high over its nuclear program

Widening protests in Iran sparked by the Islamic Republic's ailing economy are putting new pressure on its theocracy. Tehran is still reeling from a 12-day ...

Global protests erupt against US attack on Venezuela

Protesters have rallied worldwide after Donald Trump announced the US would ‘run’ Venezuela.

Minnesota officials say FBI blocked their access to ICE shooting probe

Hundreds of people have taken to the streets of Minneapolis to protest the killing of 37-year-old Renee Good.

Photos: Protests grow over the fatal ICE shooting in Minneapolis

In cities across the country, demonstrators have expressed grief and outrage over the death of Renee Nicole Good, who was fatally shot by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer on Wednesday morning.

ICE Agents Quick to Fire Pepper Balls at Minneapolis Protesters Thursday Morning

"They identified somebody they wanted in this crowd, they aggressively went after them, they pushed their way in, now they're shooting pepper balls towards the crowd," CNN senior national correspondent Ryan Young reported.

Abolish ICE Before They Kill Again, Impeach Trump & Noem Before They Incite More Murder

Renee Nicole Good was a 37-year-old award-winning poet, a mother of a six-year-old, and a wife who had recently moved to Minneapolis. That all ended yesterday when a masked ICE agent murdered her in broad daylight, shooting her multiple times at close range i…

“There’s a fight to be had here”: A local reporter on the pain and resolve in Minneapolis

The events that led to a federal officer in Minneapolis killing Renee Nicole Good have not been universally interpreted. On a visit to Texas on Wednesday, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem described the incident as an “act of domestic terrorism.” She sa…

Minneapolis Reacts to ICE’s Killing of Renee Nicole Good

Tensions are high in the city after an ICE officer fatally shot Good while she was in her car. Kristi Noem and Trump have said the shooting was justified, sparking outrage from mayor Jacob Frey and Governor Tim Walz.

Is this time different in Iran?

On Thursday night, the Iran government cut off internet service and international calling in the country as anti-government protests broke out throughout the country. Videos that made it to social media showed large crowds marching through multiple cities and…

Minneapolis leaders urge transparency, independent probe after ICE killing

Mayor Jacob Frey calls on Trump administration to follow the facts amid growing outrage over killing of mother of three.

Iran medics describe overwhelmed hospitals as protests enter second week

There were signs authorities were intensifying their crackdown as protests entered their second week.

Dozens arrested and one police officer injured in Minneapolis protests

Days after the death of Renee Good, protests continue in Minneapolis and cities across the US.

Iran authorities signal intensified crackdown as unrest grows

DUBAI, Jan 10 (Reuters) - Iran's authorities indicated on Saturday they could intensify their crackdown on the biggest anti-government demonstrations in...

Protests, Poems, and Rage at Trump: America Responds to Renee Nicole Good’s Killing

Renee Nicole Good's Killing by an ICE agent in Minneapolis has inspired outrage and tributes from Billie Eilish, Thurston Moore, and others.

‘We have to stand up’: ICE killing in Minneapolis sparks protests across US

Protesters demand justice for Renee Nicole Good, a mother of three shot dead by an ICE agent in Minneapolis this week.

Nationwide anti-ICE protests call for accountability after Renee Good's death

Activist organizations are planning at least 1,000 protests and vigils this weekend. Officials in major cities cast Saturday's demonstrations as largely peaceful.

Iran protesters defy crackdown as videos show violent clashes

Hundreds of protesters are believed to have been killed or injured, and many more detained.

Iran says dozens of officers killed as protesters defy government crackdown

Parliament speaker warns US against any attack after Trump threatens military strikes amid nationwide protests.

Rallies across US after ICE agent kills Renee Nicole Good in Minneapolis

Protests erupt after ICE agent fatally shoots mother of three, fuelling anger at Trump's hardline immigration crackdown.

Iran’s Pezeshkian pledges economic overhaul amid spiralling protests

President strikes conciliatory tone but accuses US and Israel of fuelling unrest that has killed dozens.

Trump is briefed on options for striking Iran as protests continue

Trump has not made a final decision, but the officials said he was seriously considering authorizing a strike in response to the Iranian regime’s efforts to suppress demonstrations set off by widespread economic grievances.

Deaths from Iran protests reach more than 500, rights group says

By Parisa Hafezi, Rami Ayyub and Maayan LubellDUBAI/JERUSALEM, Jan 11 (Reuters) - Unrest in Iran has killed more than 500 people, a rights group said on Sunday, as Tehran… Leggi

Donnie Draft Dodger ‘Seriously Considering’ Attacking Iran - To Protect Protesters

Just days after Donald Trump made up a reason to give his own goons a stamp of approval for shooting and killing unarmed American protester Renee Nicole Good, he’s threatening to bomb Iran if they are not respectful enough to protesters. Really. Via The New Y…

Spheres Of Influence

Good morning, happy second week of January! I'd say that it can't be worse than the first week, but I feel like that's inviting some kind of disaster or more murders from our current "administration." Yesterday I attended a funeral for a friend and a protest …

Son of Iran’s toppled shah seeks a role as protests expand

Jan 11 (Reuters) - In a nation where opposition to almost half a century of clerical rule has long been fragmented, the son of the last shah of Iran has become a prominen… Leggi

Thousands march in Minneapolis to protest ICE after Shooting

he protest was part of over a 1,000 planned demonstrations against ICE across the nation this weekend

Right-Wing Influencers Have Flooded Minneapolis

Clips from creators in Minnesota have become primary evidence in attempts from the right-wing to justify ICE's surge on American cities.

Lyse Doucet: Iran's rulers face biggest challenge since 1979 revolution

The authorities are responding to protests with a ferocious security crackdown and near total internet shutdown.

The Latest: Trump says Iran proposed negotiations as hundreds killed in protests

U.S. President Donald Trump says Iran has proposed negotiations after his threat to strike the Islamic Republic as an ongoing crackdown on demonstrators has ...

Some of the military options Trump could consider on Iran over protests

President Trump is expected to meet with top national security advisers on Tuesday to consider action against Iran over its crackdown on protesters.

More than 2,000 people reported killed at Iran protests as Trump says help 'on its way'

HRANA says it has confirmed the killing of 1,850 protesters during a crackdown by authorities, as the US president urges Iranians to keep demonstrating

Iranian MP warns of greater unrest, urging government to address grievances

DUBAI, Jan 13 - An Iranian parliamentarian said on Tuesday the government will face even bigger protests unless it addresses people's grievances, after more ...

ICE agents arrest protest singer in tense Minneapolis standoff

<body><p>STORY: :: Graphic Warning - Profanity</p><p>:: ICE agents arrest a protest singer at a demonstration outside a federal building in Minneapolis</p><p...

What's Happening in Iran Right Now, Explained

Here are the key questions about Iran’s protests, what sparked them, how the government is responding, and why U.S. involvement has become a central issue...

Iran protests: 646 killed, activists say, as Trump weighs military action

The death toll over 16 days of mass anti-government protests in Iran reached 646 as of Monday, according to data published by the the U.S.-based HRANA.

Everything We Know About the Protests in Iran Amid the Ongoing Internet Blackout

Hundreds of protesters have been killed; Trump is threatening military action; and at least one Iranian official has brushed off his government’s crackdown by pointing to ICE in the U.S.

Trump cancels Iran meetings, urges protesters to take over institutions

Donald Trump declares 'help is on the way' for Iranian protesters, as calls for action against regime intensify.

Tensions flare in Minnesota as protesters, federal agents square off

US state sues Trump over ICE raids after fatal shooting of mother of three sparks nationwide protests.

Tech Workers Are Condemning ICE Even as Their CEOs Stay Quiet

The killing of George Floyd in 2020 prompted a wave of statements from tech companies and CEOs. Today, pushback against ICE is largely coming from employees, not executives.

Iran protests: 2,500 killed, activists say, as Trump says US will 'act accordingly'

More than 2,500 people have died during nationwide protests in Iran over the past 17 days, activists said Wednesday.

The Minnesotans trying to stop ICE

When Renee Good was shot by an ICE officer last week in Minnesota, it brought attention to the robust effort to combat US Immigration and Customs Enforcement in the Twin Cities. Residents of Minneapolis and the surrounding areas are joining decentralized netw…

Trump threatened to invoke the Insurrection Act. What is it?

As protests grow over violent ICE enforcement actions in Minneapolis, the president said he could invoke a centuries-old law that would give him sweeping powers to deploy the military in U.S. cities.

Behind the front lines of the legal battle against Trump's National Guard deployments

As President Trump began a pattern of deploying the National Guard to democratic-led cities, several Democratic attorneys general and their staffs worked to coordinate their fight against the deployments – and, ultimately, they won.

Iran's protests appear increasingly smothered after a deadly crackdown

The nationwide protests challenging Iran's theocracy appear increasingly smothered a week after authorities shut the country off from the world and escalated a bloody crackdown.

'I was hit in the face by pellets': Iranians on border describe violence and more protests

The BBC speaks to Iranians at the border with Iraq, as authorities continue to block the flow of information with an internet blackout.

Who is Reza Pahlavi, the son of Iran's last shah?

He has been a prominent voice calling for protests against Iran's authoritarian regime to continue.

Trump threatens to use Insurrection Act in Minnesota: What it means

Trump threatened to invoke the rarely used act if officials failed to quell protests against ICE agents.

Iran says 3,000 people arrested as antigovernment protests subside

Internet access remains cut off as the streets of Tehran, other Iranian cities are largely calm after widescale unrest.

UN Security Council holds emergency meeting on deadly protests in Iran

Iran, the US and Iranian civil society spoke about the deadly protests which have been obscured by an internet blackout.

Minnesota wants to win a war of attrition

As masked and armed men in combat armor swarmed throughout the Twin Cities, Gov. Tim Walz took to primetime television to ask Minnesotans to film ICE. The videos, he said, would "create a database of the atrocities against Minnesotans - not just to establish …

Judge rules immigration officers in Minneapolis can't detain peaceful protesters

Officers in the Minneapolis-area participating in a U.S. immigration enforcement operation can't detain or tear gas peaceful protesters who aren't obstructing authorities, a judge ruled Friday.

What life is like in Minneapolis now

What life is like in Minneapolis now

Thousands join ‘Hands off Greenland’ protests amid Trump’s takeover threats

Copenhagen rally organiser says 'world must wake up' as Donald Trump threatens to seize self-governing Danish island.

US judge orders curbs on ICE agents’ actions against Minnesota protesters

The court injunction bars federal ​agents from detaining or retaliating against peaceful protesters or observers.

Iran: The protests, the blackout and the narrative war

Internal revolt and external pressure collide in Iran. Plus, Cory Doctorow on the AI hype machine.

Iran’s Khamenei says US, Israel links behind ‘thousands killed’ in protests

The country's supreme leader says foreign-backed protests 'caused massive damage and killed several thousands'.

Iran restores SMS as phased rollback of internet blackout begins

Officials promise a gradual return of internet connectivity after weeks of deadly protests.

Inside the Somali-Led Resistance to Trump’s Assault on Minneapolis

Somalis are fighting back, from homemade sambusas for protesters to foot patrols on the lookout for ICE. The post Inside the Somali-Led Resistance to Trump’s Assault on Minneapolis appeared first on The Intercept.

Iran at the breaking point: What’s next?

War correspondent Scott Anderson on the country's protests, the revolution's legacy and what a deal could mean

Protesters in Denmark support Greenland after Trump’s takeover threat

COPENHAGEN, Jan 17 (Reuters) - Thousands of protesters gathered across Denmark on Saturday in solidarity with Greenland amid U.S. President Donald Trump’s threat to annex… Leggi

Death toll in Iran protests over 3,000, rights group says

DUBAI, Jan 17 (Reuters) - More than 3,000 people have died in Iran’s nationwide protests, rights activists said on Saturday, while a “very slight rise” in internet activi… Leggi

U.S. military troops on standby for possible deployment to Minnesota

The move comes after President Trump again threatened to invoke the Insurrection Act to control ongoing protests over the immigration enforcement surge in Minneapolis.

Around 1,500 soldiers on standby for deployment to Minneapolis, officials say

The troops are an option should Donald Trump decide to use them to quell anti-ICE protests in the city, an official tells CBS News.

Week in pictures: From anti-Trump protests in Greenland to Uganda elections

A global roundup of some of last week’s events.

Anti-ICE rally chases off US far-right influencer Jake Lang in Minneapolis

About 10 people had gathered for Lang's anti-Islam, anti-Somali and pro-ICE demonstration at City Hall.

“Abolish ICE” Is More Popular Than Ever. How Will Democrats Drop the Ball This Time?

Establishment Democrats are rejecting an increasingly popular position by refusing to take a bold stance that happens to be good politics. The post “Abolish ICE” Is More Popular Than Ever. How Will Democrats Drop the Ball This Time? appeared first on The Int…

The Residents of Minneapolis Are Fighting for All of Us

For as long as Donald Trump has deployed his ICE brownshirts in the “Democrat” cities he so despises, Americans have been out in the streets, confronting his masked goons and making sure the rest of the world sees what’s going on. One of the first witness vid…

Bruce Springsteen Denounces ICE’s “Gestapo Tactics,” Dedicates Performance to Renee Good

"The United States, the ideals and the values for which it stood for the past 250 years, is being tested as it has never been in modern times." Bruce Springsteen Denounces ICE’s “Gestapo Tactics,” Dedicates Performance to Renee Good Alex Young

How much can a city take?

I live in Minneapolis. I grew up not far from here, in a suburb of St. Paul; after stints on both coasts, my wife and I settled here to raise our daughters in a freezing state that had always welcomed us warmly. As the ongoing occupation by over 3,000 ICE age…

Op-Ed: Trump fully justified to use Insurrection Act

In the wake of escalating protests against U. S.

Trump administration appeals limits on agents' tactics toward Minnesota protesters

Pro-Greenland protesters mock Trump's MAGA slogan with 'Make America Go Away' caps

Red baseball caps spoofing Donald Trump’s iconic MAGA hats have become a symbol of Danish and Greenlandic defiance against the U.S. president's threat to...

Narrative war: Who killed thousands during Iran’s nationwide protests?

Iran accuses US and Israel of provoking unrest, opposition claims state forces responsible for majority of deaths.

US Pentagon orders troops to prepare for potential Minnesota deployment

Arctic specialist troops would join 3,000 federal immigration agents patrolling Minneapolis and St Paul amid protests.

Iran says 3,117 killed during protests, activists fear 'far higher' toll

Iranian authorities on Wednesday said 3,117 people were killed during protests that first erupted in late December, but activists said the actual toll risked...

Iran's top diplomat issues most direct threat yet to US as crackdown over protests squeezes nation

Iran's foreign minister issued the most direct threat yet Wednesday against the United States after Tehran's bloody crackdown on protesters, warning the...

The state attorneys general are as mad as you are

The sun was already beginning to set as Portlanders in weatherproof jackets and fleeces lined up around Revolution Hall. It wasn't yet 5PM on a Wednesday but the crowd was gathering well before the town hall was scheduled to begin. Just a day earlier, news ou…

3 people involved in Minnesota church protest arrested; judge rejects charges against journalist

Protesters on Sunday entered the Cities Church in St. Paul, where a local official with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement serves as a pastor. Attorney General Pam Bondi announced the arrest of protester Nekima Levy Armstrong and others on X.

What to know about Minnesota's anti-ICE blackout day without work, school, or shopping

A local news site compiled a list of over 200 businesses that have said they'll join an economic blackout day to protest ICE presence in Minnesota.

Attorney general announces the arrest of at least 2 activists involved in a Minnesota church protest

A woman who led an anti-immigration enforcement protest that disrupted a service at a Minnesota church has been arrested, Attorney General Pam Bondi said...

A Massacre in Mashhad

Cora Engelbrecht writes that, during an internet blackout, Iranian security forces killed hundreds of demonstrators. Details of the carnage are now starting to emerge.

The Scale of ICE Protests in Minnesota

I came to Minneapolis to report on what's going on, and one of the main questions I showed up with is "just what is the scale of the resistance?" After all, we're all used to the news calling Portland a "war zone" or whatever when it's just some protests in o…

What Is the Scale of the Resistance in Minnesota?

A must-read thread from Margaret Killjoy (Skywriter thread) on what’s going on in Minnesota. I came to Minneapolis to repor

How Minnesota became the center of a political crisis

In the days leading up to Renee Macklin Good's death, the political situation in Minneapolis had turned combustible. Her shooting has exposed how colliding forces set the stage for the ongoing crisis.

Minnesotans turn out in the frigid cold to protest Trump's immigration crackdown

Minnesota residents took to the streets of downtown Minneapolis to protest the federal government's immigration campaign in the state, after weeks of sustained resistance in their communities. Businesses across the region closed in solidarity.

Vance, in Minneapolis, calls on local officials to 'lower the temperature'

Vice President JD Vance visited Minneapolis Thursday amid heightened tensions and clashes between federal agents and groups of protesters.

Noem Says ICE Is Being Menaced By Ice Cubes, Protesters Should Be Cooped Up In ‘Free Speech Zones’

CBS News still exists, despite a president doing all he can to turn it into his own Baghdad Betty. Journalists are still demanding answers from this administration, even while the Baghdadest Betty of all — Bari Weiss — does everything she can to strip mine th…

Minnesota Timberwolves postpone home game amid ICE protests

The NBA said the Minnesota Timberwolves home game against the Golden State Warriors on Saturday was postponed to prioritize safety.

WATCH: Protesters gather to demand removal of ICE officers in Minneapolis

Hundreds of protesters gathered at the Minneapolis Airport on Friday as a part of the so-called “ICE Out” day of protests across the city.

Minnesota activist releases arrest video after manipulated White House version

A Minnesota activist who was charged for her role in an anti-immigration enforcement protest at a church has released her own video of her arrest, after the White House posted a manipulated image online. The video, shot by civil rights attorney Nekima Levy Ar…

The Trump administration’s unchecked abuses in Minnesota

On Saturday, a Border Patrol agent in Minneapolis shot and killed Alex Jeffrey Pretti at close range after Pretti had been pepper-sprayed, beaten, and forced onto his knees by other agents.  Pretti, 37, was a US citizen and reportedly in the area to observe a…

Thousands in Minneapolis brave bitter cold to protest ICE crackdown

Protesters march in icy conditions against Trump administration's anti-immigration policies, demanding ICE leave city.

US federal agents shoot another person in Minneapolis: Governor

Footage circulating on social media shows US officers wrestling a person to the ground before several shots ring out.

Creators and communities everywhere take a stand against ICE

It's not surprising when the guy who's been yelling about the horrors of late-stage capitalism on Instagram for the last five years turns his ire towards ICE. But something different has been happening over the week or so, following the most recent shootings …

Death sparks angry protests and condemnations

Federal and state authorities have offered conflicting versions of what happened in the moments leading to the shooting.

WATCH: Growing protests in Minneapolis after another deadly shooting

Tensions continued over the weekend in Minneapolis, as protesters clashed in the streets with law enforcement.

Yes, It’s Fascism

Until recently, I thought it a term best avoided. But now, the resemblances are too many and too strong to deny.

Iran Protest Death Toll Could Top 30k, According to Local Health Officials

At least 30,000 people were killed in the streets of Iran on Jan. 8 and 9, senior officials of the country’s Ministry of Health tell TIME.

Minneapolis live: US federal agents shoot dead nurse Alex Pretti

Videos show the victim holding a phone in his hand, not a handgun, as he ⁠tried to help other protesters.

‘Invoking Insurrection Act would escalate conflict with private citizens’

‘Invoking US Insurrection Act would escalate conflict with private citizens’

Sundance Decries Racist Assault Of Rep. Frost As “Intolerable Behavior”

Sundance has spoken out after the racially-motivated assault on Rep. Maxwell Frost during a CAA party at the Park City, Utah film festival. After the Florida Democrat identified himself as the victim of Friday’s attack, in which a man was arrested following i…

Protesters demand immigration agents leave Minneapolis after man killed during crackdown

Democrats demanded that federal immigration officers leave Minnesota after a U.S. Border Patrol agent fatally shot a man in Minneapolis on Saturday, drawing hundreds of protesters onto the frigid streets and increasing tensions in a city already shaken by ano…

NBA players association voices support for Minnesota protesters

The National Basketball Players Association voiced support on Sunday for protesters in Minneapolis, rallying against the deadly presence of U.S. federal immigration authorities.

Senators call for Alex Pretti death investigation. And, winter storm recovery efforts

Minneapolis strikes and protests continue after ICE's fatal shooting of Alex Pretti. And, states work to recover from a massive winter storm that has left widespread power outages and flight chaos.

America's business leaders need to say something. Now.

It's understandable that CEOs and other leaders are wary of wading into the latest shooting in Minneapolis. But that's not an excuse for silence.

WATCH: Anti-ICE protesters march through snowy Chicago

Anti-ICE protesters took to the snowy streets of Chicago on Sunday, one day after the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis.

Tech Workers Demand CEOs Use Their ‘Leverage’ to End ICE Violence

Big tech helped get us into this situation. Workers want it to help get us out, starting with canceling ICE contracts.

America’s Most Fundamental Values Are at Risk

What’s happening in Minneapolis is potentially delegitimizing for law enforcement.

Welcome to the American Winter

In the frozen streets of Minneapolis, something profound is happening.

Minneapolis protesters march against ICE as governor urges Trump to remove agents

Second fatal shooting an 'inflection point' says Tim Walz as protests spread over Saturday's shooting of intensive care nurse Alex Pretti in Minneapolis.

How Democrats — and even a few Republicans — in Congress are moving to rein in ICE

Federal agents’ killing of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis on Saturday has strengthened Senate Democrats’ resolve to force changes to Trump’s immigration forces — even at the risk of shutting down the government.  Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer released a st…

Reporter's Notebook: Living and reporting from Minneapolis in crisis

In Minneapolis, disruption has become part of daily life for nearly everyone, including for NPR reporter Meg Anderson. Many residents are living in fear and uncertainty.

At least 6,126 people killed in Iran's crackdown on nationwide protests, activists say

Iran's bloody crackdown on nationwide protests killed at least 6,126 people while many others still are feared dead, activists said Tuesday, as a U.S. aircraft carrier group arrived in the Mideast to lead any American military response to the crisis.

Hundreds of Target employees urge the company to keep ICE out of stores. Read the letter to leadership.

More than 275 employees signed a letter to Target leadership that outlined four steps they say the company should take in response to ICE.

PlayStation’s Spider-Man Calls For Blocking ICE Funding After Brutal Minnesota Killing

Yuri Lowenthal asked others to speak out against injustice The post PlayStation’s Spider-Man Calls For Blocking ICE Funding After Brutal Minnesota Killing appeared first on Kotaku.

What Should Americans Do Now?

We need a mass movement for basic decency.

How Minnesotans Faced Down MAGA

The pushback against ICE exposed a series of mistaken assumptions.

WATCH: Death toll of protesters killed in Iran's bloody crackdown keeps rising

A U.N. special rapporteur has suggested more than 20,000 may have been killed.

A Breakdown of the American Idea

The country’s founding principles will survive only if the public remains willing to fight for them.

Bruce Springsteen Rallies Against Trump and ICE in New Protest Song “Streets of Minneapolis”

“Trump’s federal thugs beat up on his face and his chest/Then we heard the gunshots, and Alex Pretti lay in the snow, dead”

Will Trump Bomb Iran Again?

Iranian protests have exposed the regime's fragility, and its future hangs in the balance.

Trump Condemns Ilhan Omar. An Hour Later, She's Attacked in Minnesota.

It's probably a coincidence that Trump had spent most of the week attacking Ilhan Omar online, immediately before she was attacked in person.

Minnesota’s Top Judge Exposes DOJ’s Desperate Attempt To Salvage A Bunch Of Church Protest Arrest Warrants

First off, there’s a chance my headline (which went through several iterations) undersells what’s actually going on here. What’s detailed below is yet another jaw-dropping act of executive hubris, with the DOJ again deciding it can do whatever the hell it wan…

Minneapolis Proved Something MAGA Can’t Accept: Most People Are Actually Virtuous

There’s a line buried in Adam Serwer’s recent Atlantic piece on the Minneapolis resistance to ICE that deserves to be pulled out, examined, and posted on every lamppost in America: The secret fear of the morally depraved is that virtue is actually common, and…

The Anti-Fascist Group Fighting Trump — And Some Critics on the Left

Refuse Fascism has been ready for years to meet this moment — but have its ties to a former 1960s radical become an albatross hampering its ambitious agenda?

Trump promises to ‘de-escalate’ Minnesota crisis after Alex Pretti shooting

US president says he still has confidence in Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem amid calls for her resignation.

No work, no school, no shopping: A general strike to protest ICE is attempting to go national

Minnesotans stayed home from work and took to the streets to protest ICE on Jan. 23. Now, activists want to take it nationwide.

Stacey Abrams Says U.S. Is on Path to Authoritarianism Because of Trump

Stacey Abrams may not be a congresswoman anymore, but she's very much locked in ... she told us the bloodshed we've been seeing in Minnesota is a direct result of a "military occupation of American cities," which "cannot stand." We caught up with…

ICE invades Minnesota and Minnesotans fight back

The Trump administration has flooded Minneapolis and other parts of Minnesota with federal agents as part of its immigration crackdown, Operation Metro Surge — detaining children, intimidating protestors and community organizers, and killing multiple people. …

Former CNN journalist arrested in connection with Minnesota protest: Sources

Journalist Don Lemon has been arrested in connection with an incident several weeks ago in which anti-ICE protesters disrupted a service at a Minnesota church.

White House Calls Bruce Springsteen’s ICE Protest Song ‘Random’ and ‘Irrelevant’

The White House has called Bruce Springsteen's "Streets of Minneapolis" ICE protest song "random" and "irrelevant."

A red hat, inspired by a symbol of resistance to Nazi occupation, gains traction in Minnesota

A Minneapolis knitting shop has resurrected the design of a Norwegian cap worn to protest Nazi occupation. Its owner says the money raised from hat pattern sales will support the local immigrant community.

'Unsubscribe' and 'opt out': A new Big Tech boycott to protest ICE starts February 1

Small businesses struggled to observe the national shutdown to protest ICE. Here's why a boycott of companies like OpenAI and Amazon could be easier and more effective.

Protests against ICE take place across the US for 'National Shutdown'

Protesters across the nation participated in a general strike on Friday, demonstrating against ICE presence in some cities.

Anti-Abortion Extremists, Including Those Trump Pardoned, Are Remobilizing to Harass Clinics

MS Now reports that anti-abortion extremists have been emboldened by the DOJ’s decision to limit enforcement of a 1994 law meant to protect reproductive health clinics from violence.

Bruce Springsteen, Tom Morello Rock Against ICE: On the Scene in Minneapolis

Bruce Springsteen and Tom Morello performed in Minneapolis to protest the killings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti by federal immigration agents

Bruce Springsteen Joins Anti-Ice Show in Minneapolis: ‘Sometimes You Have to Kick Them in the Teeth’

Bruce Springsteen performed anti-ICE protest song 'Streets of Minneapolis' at a show raising money for the families of Renee Good and Alex Pretti.

US judge declines to halt immigration surge in Minnesota amid protests

Minneapolis mayor criticises judge's ruling, calling the Trump administration's immigration crackdown 'an invasion'.

Trump’s second term: Jan. 6 on a grand scale

What we saw at the US Capitol five years ago was merely a trial run for the chaos and violence of 2026

What We Saw in Minneapolis

Our visual journalists documented the days surrounding Alex Pretti’s killing in Minneapolis.

Protesters in Copenhagen rally for Danish veterans after Trump remarks

By Soren Jeppesen and Tom LittleCOPENHAGEN, Jan 31 (Reuters) - Hundreds of Danes gathered outside the U.S. Embassy in Copenhagen on Saturday in support of veterans who s… Leggi

Iran president says Trump, Netanyahu, Europe stirred tensions in protests

Jan 31 (Reuters) - Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said on Saturday that U.S., Israeli and European leaders had exploited Iran’s economic problems, incited unrest and… Leggi

Trump says feds won't intervene during protests in Democratic-led cities unless asked to do so

G’night ICE, but first, some Rage Against the Machine

If any feds currently in Minnesota are fans of Twisted Sister and Rage Against the Machine, they may not be for long. That’s because of an ongoing effort to ...

The Right-Wing Militia Leader Who Opposes ICE

Ammon Bundy’s criticism of the Trump administration has left him out of step with his own community.

Scott Galloway Unveils “Resist and Unsubscribe,” an Action Plan for Consumers to Push Back Against Government Overreach

As mentioned here last week, Scott Galloway argued that Americans have one way to reverse the violent overreach of the federal government: launch a one-month economic strike aimed at major tech and AI companies, with the goal of reducing America’s GDP and mak…

Trump orders federal agents to stay away from protests in Democrat cities

Order comes amid mounting criticism of Trump administration's deadly immigration crackdown in Democratic-run cities.

Minneapolis is showing a new kind of anti-Trump resistance

While the Trump administration continues its immigration enforcement operations in Minnesota, anti-ICE protests continued in Minneapolis and around the country — from Los Angeles to rural Maine — over the weekend. In the Twin Cities area, meanwhile, this acti…

How to tear gas children

The day after the second general strike in Minneapolis, the labor unions of Portland, Oregon, marched in solidarity. It was the warmest day that Portland had seen in a while, with sun peeking out from the clouds here and there. Many people had brought their e…

A victory for Haitian immigrants, briefly explained

This story appeared in The Logoff, a daily newsletter that helps you stay informed about the Trump administration without letting political news take over your life. Subscribe here. Welcome to The Logoff: The Trump administration’s attempt to end deportation …

Don Lemon Addresses Arrest on ‘Kimmel’: ‘I Am Not a Protester’

Don Lemon appeared on 'Jimmy Kimmel Live' to discuss being arrested for covering an anti-ICE protest in Minnesota.

The Second Death of Charlie Kirk

The activist’s assassination unleashed an anti-Semitism that is pulling the Trump coalition apart.

Is the Trump administration backing down in Minneapolis?

This story appeared in The Logoff, a daily newsletter that helps you stay informed about the Trump administration without letting political news take over your life. Subscribe here. Welcome to The Logoff: The Trump administration says it will remove 700 feder…

Democrats’ ICE demands play into Trump’s hands

DHS and Democrats are both demanding a closer relationship between local officials and ICE

Where are all the protest songs?

Protest requires people to take a stand and hold firm. Pop songs are designed to appeal across demographic lines. In music, as in the rest of the world, resistance takes place closer to the ground.

Anti-ICE protesters rally in Milan before Winter Olympics

Students demand ICE agents protecting US delegation leave amid global outrage over Trump's brutal deportation push.

DVDs and public transit: Boycott drives people to ditch Big Tech to protest ICE

A sweeping boycott has begun — targeting tech giants who participants believe are enabling President Trump and his immigration crackdown.

Green Day’s Billie Joe Armstrong Tells ICE Agents To “Quit Your Sh*tty A** Job” At Super Bowl Pre-Show

As the Bay Area braces for Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl XL halftime show, the anti-ICE celebrations have already commenced. On Friday, Green Day lead singer Billie Joe Armstrong had a special message for Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents as the band played…

This whistle fights fascists

Kit Rocha and Courtney Milan have a knack for drawing attention to a cause. The bestselling romance novelists helped raise half a million dollars for Georgia voting rights in 2020. Now, their cause is whistles, because whistles let neighbors alert each other …

Ammon Bundy is fed up with federal overreach again. This time, it’s about ICE

"I think the left has it much more correct than the nationalist right,” Bundy told The Atlantic.

I Wasted 30 Minutes of My Life Watching the Turning Point USA Halftime Show So You Don’t Have To

It’s hard to mount a culture war when your big counteroffensive looks like a youth-group lock-in made up of kids who found God in a megachurch but lost their personality somewhere in suburban Atlanta.​

Protesters in multiple states press Target to oppose the immigration crackdown in Minnesota

Activists planned protests at more than two dozen Target stores around the United States on Wednesday to pressure the discount retailer into taking a public ...

Protest Concerts Are an American Tradition. The Gaza Ones Have Been Rather Quiet.

Music history is full of united actions against war and humanitarian crises. So what’s changed?

US family demands pro-Palestine protester’s release after hospitalisation

Loved ones say they were 'stonewalled' by immigration agents as Leqaa Kordia rushed to hospital from detention centre.

Iran’s leaders rail against US, ‘sedition’ in 1979 revolution celebrations

A significant part of Iranian society is infuriated and grieving the killings of thousands during recent protests.

Texas “Antifa Cell” Terror Trial Takes on Tough Questions About Guns at Protests Against ICE

After a cop got shot, Prairieland ICE protesters face terrorism charges. Will Alex Pretti’s killing sway the jury? The post Texas “Antifa Cell” Terror Trial Takes on Tough Questions About Guns at Protests Against ICE appeared first on The Intercept.

Protesters march in Venezuela as National Assembly weighs amnesty bill

First major opposition protest since Maduro's abduction comes as lawmakers consider bill to free political prisoners.

I'm A College Professor In Trump's America. I Never Expected To Be Doing The Things I'm Now Doing.

"The classroom is heavy with rumor and ominous unease."

Crown prince urges the world to stand with the people of Iran as 250,000 rally in Munich

About 250,000 people demonstrated on Saturday against Iran's government on the sidelines of a gathering of world leaders in Germany, police said, answering a...

Authoritarianism from Below

As National Guard troops and federal officers swarmed Washington, D.C., in August, sent by President Donald Trump to confront what he declared a “crime emergency,” members of the city council expressed their outrage. Janeese Lewis George, who represents a nor…

Iran, US spar as diaspora organises rallies abroad calling for action

Iranian families release footage online commemorating loved ones shot during nationwide antigovernment protests.

TikTokers came to Springfield looking for ICE. Then the child trafficking rumors began.

The conspiracy theories have triggered chaos in the Ohio city, where Haitian immigrant families are already on edge

America Needs ‘Self-Evident’ Truths

The public reaction to the violence in Minneapolis suggests that we have held on to our sense of universal morality.

Why Is ICE Still Jailing Leqaa Kordia? Palestinian Protester Suffers Seizure After 11 Months Locked Up

Thirty-three-year-old Palestinian activist Leqaa Kordia will soon mark one year trapped in ICE detention. Kordia, who was born in East Jerusalem, first came to police attention when she was arrested during the 2024 Gaza solidarity protests at Columbia Univers…

It’s Correct and Moral to Use the Olympics to Speak Out About Politics

Sports can't be separated from politics, and athletes are well within their rights to criticize Trump on the world stage. The post It’s Correct and Moral to Use the Olympics to Speak Out About Politics appeared first on The Intercept.

‘We Think They’ll Kill Someone’

Indigenous communities in Mexico who oppose the construction of megaprojects on their lands do so at great risk.

Masked protesters arrested outside Trump’s Board of Peace meeting

Pro-Palestinian protesters gathered in downtown Washington, DC, outside Donald Trump’s Board of Peace event.

Iran demands ‘evidence’ as Trump, UN experts highlight protest killings

UN experts said discrepancy between official figures and grassroots estimates is compounding the anguish of families.

Iranian students hold first large anti-government protests since deadly January crackdown

The protests come amid rising tensions between Iran and the United States over Tehran’s nuclear programme.

University students hold new protests in Iran around memorials for those killed

Iran's state news agency said students protested at five universities in the capital, Tehran, and one in the city of Mashhad on Sunday.

After This One Comment From Trump Made A MAGA Throw His Red Hat Away, People Are Mercilessly Dragging Him

"So, after walking through the ashes of a democracy they helped burn down, suddenly this is the line? This, the one thing we all warned them about, is where they decide to draw it?"View Entire Post ›

Iranian students rally as universities reopen after nationwide protests

Many students remain incarcerated after being taken by security forces during and after the bloody protests in January.

Anti-government student protests spread to more Iranian universities

A fresh wave of anti-government protests at several Iranian universities that began on Saturday has spread to more campuses.

Iran’s government stresses ‘red lines’ as students protest in universities

Some protesting students have already been suspended, and the office of the prosecutor general is now overseeing cases.

Congressman Al Green Thinks His SOTU Confrontation of Donald Trump Was Needed

Democratic Congressman Al Green thinks peaceful protests still matter ... especially when it comes to President Donald Trump and his incendiary language and conduct. Green, a representative for the state of Texas, made headlines last night when he…

Feds Making Dozens More Arrests in Minnesota Church Anti-ICE Protest Case

The feds are going hard on the anti-ICE demonstration Don Lemon covered at a Minnesota church ... because dozens more protestors are going to be arrested. According to a superseding federal indictment, obtained by TMZ, the feds are charging 30 new…

New Yorkers protest US strikes on Iran

New Yorkers protested Saturday hours after US President Donald Trump ordered a wave of deadly strikes on Iran.

Hundreds of New Yorkers, including Iranian Americans, protest US strikes

A sign is hoisted during a "Stop the War on Iran" protest in Times Square in New York City on February 28, 2026. The United States and Israel launched an attack of unprecedented scale against Iran earlier on Saturday. The protest came after the United Stat…

WATCH: Protests, celebrations over US strikes on Iran

In the U.S., Iranians and Iranian-Americans are taking to the streets to celebrate and protest the U.S. military strikes and the death of the Iranian supreme leader. ABC News' Jaclyn Lee reports.

WATCH: Senator helps remove protester during Senate hearing

Montana Sen. Tim Sheehy was filmed in a confrontation with a protester during a hearing on Capitol Hill Wednesday and assisted officers with his removal.

Stand Up for Science will hold second rally against Trump administration

Public health chaos and research funding cuts are inspiring nationwide pro-science protests against the Trump administration

January 6 commemorative plaque appears in Capitol after years of delay

A plaque honoring the heroism of police officers during the January 6, 2021, attack by a mob supportive of President Donald Trump has quietly been installed at the US Capitol after years of delay.

Marches for International Women’s Day denounce war, abuse and oppression

Marches on 115th anniversary of IWD place focus on issues like US-Israeli war on Iran and Trump's links with Epstein.

‘Explosive device’ thrown at protest outside NYC Mayor Mamdani home: NYPD

Two people have been arrested after the device was thrown, as far-right demonstrators clashed with counterprotesters.

Iran’s authorities warn against protests as Israel threatens Basij forces

Police chief says protesters seen as acting at the behest of the US and Israel will be treated as enemies.

Wearing All Black at Protests Makes You Guilty of Terrorism, Prosecutors Tell Jury

The Prairieland case is a major test of the Trump administration’s push to label “antifa” protesters as terrorists. The post Wearing All Black at Protests Makes You Guilty of Terrorism, Prosecutors Tell Jury appeared first on The Intercept.

Trump’s threats against the “radical left” echo a long history

Conservatives have often used the federal government to go after protesters and dissenters

Only Muslim Woman on Trump's MAGA Religious Committee Resigns in Protest of Iran War

Sameerah Munshi also said her decision was in protest of a fellow committee member being fired after arguing that being anti-Zionist is not the same as being antisemitic.

Thousands march worldwide in solidarity with Palestine, Iran on al-Quds Day

Despite war, al-Quds Day marches in Tehran saw thousands protest, voicing anger against Israel and the US.

Explosions near Tehran al-Quds Day march in solidarity with Palestinians

Thousands across Iran join rallies in solidarity with Palestine, chanting against Israel and the United States.

I Wrote a Movie Review. Cops Took It From A Protester’s Home to Make the Case That He’s a Terrorist.

My little horror movie review was introduced to prove a conception of antifa that — like many of the monsters we scream at in horror flicks — isn’t quite real. The post I Wrote a Movie Review. Cops Took It From A Protester’s Home to Make the Case That He’s a …

Anti-ICE Protesters Convicted on Terrorism Charges for Wearing All Black

The government won on most of its charges, including convicting defendants for moving a box of radical zines. The post Anti-ICE Protesters Convicted on Terrorism Charges for Wearing All Black appeared first on The Intercept.

Trump administration to drop charges against US veteran who burned flag

Veteran Jay Carey burned a US flag in protest of an executive order from Trump calling for prison terms for such acts.

Protests erupt in Cuba as US restrictions spark food, energy shortages

Authorities say a local communist party office was lit on fire during rare antigovernment demonstration on the island.

Trump Has Brought American Paramilitary Violence Home

Hours after Renee Good was gunned down on a Minneapolis street by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent inside her Honda Pilot, Aurin Chowdhury, the council member for Minneapolis’s Twelfth Ward, told me the city was under siege. “We’re already in a ma…

South Korean protesters criticise Trump over Hormuz security demand

Activists in South Korea have staged a protest against Donald Trump’s request for help securing the Strait of Hormuz.

Last protester in detention after Trump's campus crackdown has been released

Leqaa Kordia, a 33-year-old from the West Bank who has lived in New Jersey since 2016, had been held in a U.S. immigration detention center in Texas since last March.

Marine turned anti-war protester says Trump wrong on Israel, Iran

Former Marine Brian McGinnis says Donald Trump is “wrong” on Israel and Iran.

College Republicans Cry Free Speech After Chapter Gets Shut Down for Nazi Salutes

Another day, another group of college Republicans revealed to be full of Nazis.

For Gen Z Republican men, sex is solitary

Young conservatives' anger at women is taking a nihilistic turn

NJ attorney general sues to block ICE from moving forward with Roxbury detention center

Protesters demonstrated Saturday against a planned ICE detention center in Roxbury, NJ The lawsuit ratchets up the bitter fight over a 1,500-person site in a deep-red part of the Garden State. [ more › ]

On TikTok, a new group of folk musicians are taking the genre back to its political roots

Their lyrics are pointed, specific and reference big political events that happened just days ago. Protest music experts say the responsiveness to the current moment has helped these artists catch fire online but say they'll need to move their message into th…

What Counts As Domestic Terrorism in Trump’s America?

After a protest went awry outside Prairieland Detention Center in North Texas, a group of activists was accused of having ties to antifa and supporting terrorism. Meagan Knuth, a legal expert, breaks down the case and its implications.

Activists label Larry Ellison’s yacht ‘The Trump Propagandist’

Led By Donkeys released a video showing members labelling Larry Ellison’s superyacht “The Trump Propagandist.”

Where Are All the Campus Protests?

Two years ago, students occupied buildings and colonized the quad. Now the same places are strangely silent.

Migrants march in southern Mexico to denounce immigration restrictions

The march comes as a court in the US suggests there may be a secret deportation agreement between the US and Mexico.

Protesting the Smash-and-Grab Presidency With Nikhil Pal Singh

Nikhil Pal Singh on building bigger coalitions and where the opposition goes in this increasingly hostile protest environment. The post Protesting the Smash-and-Grab Presidency With Nikhil Pal Singh appeared first on The Intercept.

'No Kings' aims for record turnout in Saturday's anti-Trump protests

Organizers behind No Kings, a network of progressive groups, says protesters will stage demonstrations across the country and abroad to speak out against the Trump administration's actions.

Photos: 'No Kings' Protests Across the Country

People gathered for pro-democracy protests across the country today.

'No Kings' protesters set to rally in cities and towns across the country Saturday

Protests are expected in some 3,000 cities and towns across the country Saturday against President Donald Trump and his immigration crackdown.

How Nick Fuentes Is Charming the Left

Viral clips of the far-right white supremacist make him palatable to progressives.

Photos: ‘No Kings’ protests erupt across the US, with a Minnesota focus

Saturday's rallies mark the third round of 'No Kings' protests since President Trump took office for a second term.

A global protest moment: “No Kings” rallies target Trump and war

Third mass mobilization reflects a movement increasingly unified around ongoing war and limits of executive power

They protested at No Kings. Now they’re running for office

“Oftentimes, you’re the person you’re looking for,” said Leila Staton, an Iowa state House candidate.

What American activists can learn from France right now

The left should look to France’s Yellow Vest movement to see the dangers of violent escalation

Thousands in NYC protest Trump administration as part of ‘No Kings’ demonstrations

Protesters at Saturday's No Kings protests in Midtown. Saturday’s protests were the third iteration of the nationwide day of protest against the Trump administration. [ more › ]

Robert De Niro, Jane Fonda, Bruce Springsteen & More Figures Attend ‘No Kings’ 3.0 Protests Nationwide

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…

Anger over Iran war adds fuel to anti-Trump 'No Kings' protests across U.S.

Organizers of Saturday's "No Kings" rallies across the United States are predicting that the protests against the actions of U.S. President Donald Trump and his administration could add up to one of the largest demonstrations in U.S. history, with Minnesota t…

People Around The World Rally For No Kings

If you have No Kings pictures, leave them in the comments! patiently explaining to national political reporters that the people who organize No Kings are also doing the daily advocacy, voter registration, mutual aid, and immigrant defense, and that just beca…

Photos From the Third Nationwide ‘No Kings’ Protest

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.

CNN Regular Paints No Kings Protesters As A Bunch Of Commie Terrorist Lovers

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…

200K in St. Paul Join 8M Record “No Kings” US Protest

Bruce Springsteen, the legendary singer belted out his new protest song, “The Streets of Minneapolis"

No Kings Protests: Bruce Springsteen, Jane Fonda, and Robert De Niro Turn Out Against Donald Trump

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.

‘No Kings’ protests turn violent in Portland, LA and Dallas — as rally near Mar-a-Lago takes bizarre turn

No Kings protests descended into anarchy Saturday as police clashed with violent protesters across the country.

Communists, Democrats use #NoKings rally to call for May Day strike: 'Shut it down'

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...

WATCH: ‘No Kings’ protests around the country

Across the country, millions of people attend “No Kings” protests, calling out President Donald Trump and his administration’s policies, including Bruce Springsteen.

At Beth El, a New Jersey Synagogue, a Deep Divide Over Israel

Disagreements about Gaza and Zionism have divided the congregation—and many others. Eyal Press reports on the tensions among American Jews.

Your TL;DR for This Weekend’s No Kings Protests

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?

World Cup risks 'stage for repression' - Amnesty

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.

I Found the Veterans at the Huge Anti-Trump Protest. Their Views on Iran Were Revealing.

As one told me, “I’m a former war planner and I still don’t understand what we’re trying to do.”

Sexual Violence Has Become the ‘Defining Feature’ of the World’s Worst Humanitarian Crisis

“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.

Grandmother Faces Trial in Alabama for Wearing Penis Costume to No Kings Protest

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.

The No Kings movement needs a next step

The largest protests in American history need more than outrage. Without clear demands, momentum fades

Woke protestor ripped for missing joke on ‘gays of Hormuz’

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.&#82…

UK police arrest seven protesters near RAF base used by US

The activists were protesting the alleged use of the RAF base as a departure point for US aircraft.

Has Trump confirmed Iran’s claim that protesters were US-armed?

US president says Washington armed Kurdish Iranian opposition groups during the January demonstrations.

The Chicago faith leaders who resisted Trump’s immigration raids

Across the city, liberal and progressive clergy say the Gospel calls them to stand with immigrants under siege

Prosecutors Still Trying To Convict 62-Year-Old Woman For Wearing Penis Costume To Anti-Trump Protest

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, …

ACAB: Cops Are Bringing ‘Delinquency Of A Minor’ Charges Against Adults Who Assist Students During Anti-ICE Protests

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…

Armed Off-Duty Cop Tried to Incite Violence at a High School Anti-ICE Protest

“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…

As arrests at anti-ICE protests piled up, prosecutions crumbled

Analysis of ICE arrests under Donald Trump found hundreds of cases that fell apart under scrutiny.

Why are anti-war protests in the West muted on Iran?

Despite global opposition, Iran war protests lag behind Gaza and Ukraine, shaped by fatigue, fear and disillusionment.

LA must pay $11.8M to man blinded by police projectile during Dodgers celebration

Castellanos was permanently blinded in one eye and filed a federal lawsuit in 2022, alleging excessive use of force.

Caught In The Crackdown: As Arrests At Anti-ICE Protests Piled Up, Prosecutions Crumbled

This story was originally published by ProPublica and Frontline. Republished under a CC BY-NC-ND 3.0 license. The National Guard soldiers in desert camo piled out of unmarked vans in East Los Angeles last June, cordoning off East Sixth Street, a residential s…

LAPD Deployed Drones to Spy on No Kings Protest

Flight records show that Los Angeles police dispatched drones 32 times over last month’s No Kings rally. The post LAPD Deployed Drones to Spy on No Kings Protest appeared first on The Intercept.

Pro-Palestine legal aid requests stay high in 2025 amid US campus pressure

Legal aid group says the rate of requests shows pro-Palestine advocacy persists despite Trump administration's tactics.

The Short and Ridiculous Trial of a Protester Arrested in an Inflatable Penis Costume

An Alabama cop who confronted the No Kings protester claimed she posed a risk to public safety. The judge was unconvinced. The post The Short and Ridiculous Trial of a Protester Arrested in an Inflatable Penis Costume appeared first on The Intercept.

Bette Midler Is Bringing Back the Protest Song

The triple-threat legend talks about revamping a Woody Guthrie classic into an anti-Trump anthem and why older generations are responsible for calling out fascism

Protesters stage Epstein protest before White House Correspondents’ Dinner

Photos of Jeffrey Epstein and US President Trump were projected onto the hotel hosting a gala for White House press.

MAGA media gaslights on Charlottesville

The right seizes on indictment to claim white supremacy only exists due to the Southern Poverty Law Center

Protesters in Spain demand end to Iran war and expulsion of NATO bases (VIDEOS)

Hundreds of Spaniards have protested against Iran war and presence of NATO bases in Spain in Madrid on Saturday Read Full Article at RT.com

How a Republican state lawmaker tried to let Holocaust deniers hijack history lessons

A New Hampshire Republican. A German Holocaust denier. A suspicious bottle of baby oil. An NPR investigation reveals how the alarming rise of antisemitic conspiracy theories reached a state capitol.

America’s Blood Populists

Most Americans fully reject political violence. It’s time to differentiate between those who tolerate it and everyone else.

ICE Is Or Isn’t Cutting Back On Courthouse Arrests, Depending On Who You Ask

The administration’s anti-migrant tactics are now months into an indefinite period of continuous escalation. That protest efforts have escalated alongside it apparently means nothing to the officials spearheading this brazen attack on non-white people. It was…

Activists tried to free 2,000 dogs from a Wisconsin research lab. Then came the tear gas.

It’s exceptionally rare that the tiny, perpetually marginal, and politically outmatched animal rights movement manages to capture national attention. A lack of attention is that movement’s core problem and central organizing conundrum. How can it convince the…

This morning I met the "QAnon Shaman," and here are ten takeaways from our conversation

This morning, I met Jacob Chansley, who also goes by Jake Angeli. If you don't recognize those names, you probably know him as the "QAnon Shaman." As I was walking across the campus where I work, I spotted a man decked out in flag-covered clothes, wearing a l…

Record-breaking DHS shutdown ends. And, May Day protests to draw crowds nationwide

Congress has ended the record-breaking shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security. And, May Day demonstrations across the U.S. are expected to draw crowds protesting the Trump administration.

May Day rallies sweep US, demanding reforms for working-class rights

May Day events include calls to 'tax the rich' and abolish ICE amid $70bn proposed funding for immigration enforcement.

Air Force vet selling '8647' merch hits out over Comey indictment: 'Arrest us, I dare you'...

Air Force vet selling '8647' merch hits out over Comey indictment: 'Arrest us, I dare you'... (First column, 12th story, link) Drudge Report Feed needs your support!   Become a Patron

Jonathan Turley vs. the Mob

Photo Credit: Simon & SchusterJonathan Turley reveals the threat that mobocracy embodies against a healthy, stable republic

Trans athlete dominates California girls’ track meet as protesters demand: ‘Keep men out of women’s sports’

AB Hernandez swept the field in multiple events at a California girls’ track meet while protesters demanded biological males be barred from competing against girls.

Activists Install Arcade Game Mocking Trump on the National Mall. You Can Play It in Your Browser Right Now

You'll lose this war, too, but at least it'll only cost a quarter.

Is the U.S. in a new era of political violence? Experts say it’s complicated

Researchers who study political violence say that the U.S. is in a period of more intense political rhetoric, but there have been far darker periods in the nation’s history

Tom Morello Blasts Trump, ICE Abuses at NYC Event: ‘It’s Fucking Fascism’

The musician and activist joined Hands Off NYC  at 26 Federal Plaza and performed Woody Guthrie's “This Land is Your Land."

Bus riders to Montgomery retrace old steps while fighting a new fight

Thousands of people rallied Saturday in Montgomery, Alabama, to push back against conservative states' efforts to dismantle congressional districts that helped secure Black political representation.

How White Christian Nationalists are trying to Hijack America’s 250th Birthday

The proposed national prayer vigil is a politically glorified evangelistic service by ultra-conservative Christian Nationalists.

Opinion - Class warfare is smoldering in America — and it’s about to catch fire

Last Month's Los Angeles arsonry offers clearest expression of America’s class resentment since Luigi Mangione.

Clashes as Morales-allied protesters march on Bolivian capital

South American country suffers huge protests as economic crisis fuels unrest against President Paz's government.

Bolivian president to reshuffle cabinet amid anti-government protests

Bolivian President Rodrigo Paz is under pressure from protests against his government and poor economic conditions.

Officers who defended Capitol from rioters sue to block payouts from fund

Two police officers who helped defend the U.S. Capitol during the Jan. 6 riot are suing to block anyone from receiving payouts from a new settlement fund.

After San Diego shooting, Muslim Americans aim to turn grief into action

More than 25,000 US Muslims have come together for the annual ICNA conference, where speakers encouraged activism.

For far-right extremists, the rise of a new enemy: women

Misogyny is an increasing factor in far-right attacks, but it often goes unnoticed.

Protesters, leaders push back against DHS over Newark detention facility conditions

Tensions continue to grow outside a Delaney Hall in Newark as activists and Democratic leaders clash with the federal government.

Tense protests erupt outside Delaney Hall immigrant detention centre in US

A hunger strike at the New Jersey facility has raised questions about conditions in US immigration detention centres.

Americans know something is deeply wrong. They’re not imagining it

Surveys and data confirm a country in crisis — stressed and divided, but not yet ready to give up

Growing number of artists pull out of 250th anniversary celebration on National Mall

Martina McBride, Bret Michaels, Young MC and more said they won't perform.

Chilling Effects

Younger Americans have soured on the second Donald Trump presidency, but they are not protesting it. Despite an unpopular Iran war and an even more unpopular Trump administration, college campus protests nationwide have gone silent. And at many schools, stude…

Capitol rioters clamor for payouts from 'anti-weaponization' fund despite backlash...

Many of the convicted rioters who stormed the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, are clamoring for payouts from the nearly $1.8 billion settlement that the Trump administration has set up for people claiming to be victims of a weaponized government. Whether they'll be …

Protesters want to send ‘fascists to Mars’ aboard mock rocket

Environmental activists in Rome built a mock rocket with caricatures of Giorgia Meloni and Donald Trump.

Newark mayor imposes curfew at Delaney Hall immigration detention centre

New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill has called for the establishment of protest zones to minimise clashes with police.

NAACP Leader Booed After Calling for Black and Brown Solidarity...

NAACP Leader Booed After Calling for Black and Brown Solidarity... (Second column, 8th story, link) Related stories:Socialism's next test: Swing states... Mamdani plans to spend $5.2M on propaganda office...

“Totally unacceptable”: Pence calls slush fund for Jan. 6 rioters “deeply offensive”

The former vice president was inside the Capitol when it was stormed by Trump supporters.

Here’s the biggest news you missed this weekend

Family visitation at a New Jersey immigration detention center is set to resume after being suspended amid days of protests, arrests and clashes outside the facility, Gov.

The Manhattan Institute Helped Kill DEI. Now It’s Coming for Protests

The right-wing think tank is actively pushing “civil terrorism”—increasing penalties for minor crimes committed while people engage in constitutionally protected free speech.

Judge allows group to fly '86 47' flag in DC, rejecting claim it is a threat to Trump

A federal judge is allowing a progressive group in Washington, D.C., to continue displaying a flag with the slang phrase "86 47" in protest of President Trump.

Albanians protest Kushner plan for Sazan Island luxury resort

Hundreds have rallied in Albania against plans by a Jared Kushner-linked investment firm to develop Sazan Island.

US defence secretary compares Bolivia protests to government ‘overthrow’

The Trump administration has supported Bolivian President Rodrigo Paz after his electoral victory over left-wing MAS.

MAHA moms test their influence in US glyphosate fight

'Make America Healthy Again' activists see legislative wins, White House disappointments and questions for the midterms.

Thousands protest in Albania against coastal resort linked to Jared Kushner

Environmental organisations have called for the project's suspension, citing threats to biodiversity.

Protests grow in Albania against Trump-Kushner-linked resort

Thousands of protesters have rallied in the Albanian capital against a proposed luxury beach resort linked to Trump.

Remember Greg Bovino? He’s now an international fascist hero

Fascists are like cockroaches: They survive on the conservative movement's leftovers, and keep coming back

Why a luxury resort plan by Trump’s son-in-law sparked mass protests in Albania

President Donald Trump’s son-in-law has a formidable new opponent: a pink flamingo

Stadium Workers in L.A. Prepare for Strike as World Cup, Team USA and ICE Loom

Stadium workers in L.A., in addition to wanting to make a livable wage, want assurances that ICE won't abduct workers during the World Cup.

Pete Hegseth Made a D-Day Analogy and Ended Up on the Nazi Side

It takes a truly remarkable level of right-wing brain rot to stand on the literal graves of the men who defeated Hitler, deploy a xenophobic dog whistle, and accidentally cast the Third Reich as the side that simply needed better border security.

Protests erupt in Kenya over US Ebola quarantine centre in Nanyuki

Anger grows in Kenya as residents accuse the US of offloading Ebola risks onto Kenyans.

Thousands rally in Albania in largest protest yet against Kushner resort

Protesters chant 'Albania is not for sale' as demonstrations swell against Kushner-backed luxury resort plan.

The Kennedy Center, Minus Trump

After a judge said the president’s name had to go, crowds braced for a cathartic moment.

WATCH: Preview of the Los Angeles Pride parade

ABC News' Gio Benitez, who will be co-hosting the coverage of the parade, shares what people can look forward to at one of America's biggest Pride parades.

Thousands protest as Trump, other world leaders set to meet for G7 summit

Activists rally in Geneva to denounce policies of G7 countries ahead of group's annual meeting this week in France.

Thousands gather in Geneva to protest G7 as Trump, other leaders hold summit in nearby France

Thousands of demonstrators converged Sunday to show their discontent against the G7 group of countries, with U.S. President Donald Trump and counterparts set to hold a summit starting a day later in nearby France.

Google CEO Sundar Pichai Was Protested During His Stanford Commencement Speech. It Wasn’t Because of AI

It may have been about AI tangentially, but it was mainly about Israel.

World Cup: Iranians in Los Angeles divided on whether to cheer or jeer Iran

US host city braces for protests near stadium as Iran prepares to start its World Cup campaign against New Zealand.

Inside Albania’s protests over Jared Kushner’s resort

Jared Kushner’s $1.4bn resort has sparked Albania’s biggest protests in years. Is the country’s coast for sale?

Geneva police use force as G7 protest escalates into violence

Demonstrators denounce G7 amid escalating clashes, which lead to damaged buildings and burning cars.

US Justice Department accuses 15 Minnesota activists of ‘antifa’ activities

Prosecutors have accused the activists of seeking 'to interfere with lawful immigration enforcement operations'.

Trump’s Spaghetti-Against-the-Wall Indictment Against ICE Protesters — and How to Fight It

Trump’s indictment against ICE protesters in Minneapolis is part of an attempt to criminalize organizing as a “conspiracy.” The post Trump’s Spaghetti-Against-the-Wall Indictment Against ICE Protesters — and How to Fight It appeared first on The Intercept.

How Did the Feds Get Into Anti-ICE Activists’ Signal Messages?

ICE investigators leaned on Signal communications to build their case against protesters. Take these steps to keep your chats safe. The post How Did the Feds Get Into Anti-ICE Activists’ Signal Messages? appeared first on The Intercept.

Fencing Off Protesters From the White House is a Weird Way of Doing Democracy, But OK!

Trump’s latest vanity project idea involves erecting a permanent square around Lafayette Square, a space used by protesters since the early 1900s.

Chud the Builder Fantasized About “Race War.” Now He’s Charged With Attempted Murder.

Dalton Eatherly streams his racist provocations online. It was only a matter of time before the violence rhetoric entered the real world. The post Chud the Builder Fantasized About “Race War.” Now He’s Charged With Attempted Murder. appeared first on The Inte…

After deadly protests, more Iranian women choosing to defy hijab law despite the dangers

Many women in Iran are defying the country's strict dress code by refusing to wear headscarves while out and about. Though several women told CBC News they still fear the authoritarian regime, others say deadly protests in January taught them they have nothin…

‘Albania is not for sale’: Inside the protests over a Trump family-linked resort

A luxury resort project by Jared Kushner in Albania has ignited weeks of demonstrations and raised transparency concerns Read Full Article at RT.com

Trump says arrests made over alleged vandalism at Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool

President Donald Trump said the U.S. Park Police had arrested multiple people he alleged were vandalizing the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, which has seen algae.

Albanian protesters rally against Kushner-backed resort in protected area

Demonstrators chant "Albania is not for sale," challenging coastal projects tied to Kushner amid environmental concerns.

Millions of Dollars Have Now Been Awarded to People Fired over Charlie Kirk Comments

Hundreds of Americans lost jobs following comments on the assassination of Charlie Kirk. They've now been paid millions in lawsuit damages.

Protesters sentenced to decades in US prison over alleged antifa ties

Civil liberties advocates have expressed alarm over the case involving a protest outside Prairieland Detention Center.

He Moved A Box Of Leftist Zines. MAGA’s Favorite Judge Just Gave Him 30 Years.

In Trump’s America, the First Amendment is a dead letter. If you’re seen as anti-Trump, you apparently no longer have any rights at all. We’ll get to the man who moved a box of zines and got thirty years — he wasn’t even at the protest, but the judge claimed …

Texas Man Gets 30 Years in Prison for Transporting 'Anti-Government' Pamphlets

Eight of the Prairieland Detention Center protesters were sentenced to a combined 450 years in prison.

Cops Warn CEO Bodyguards That Luigi Mangione Fever Could Spark Class War

Cops warned corporate bodyguards that “challenges faced by the middle and lower classes” might spur attacks on wealthy CEOS. The post Cops Warn CEO Bodyguards That Luigi Mangione Fever Could Spark Class War appeared first on The Intercept.

Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner's Island Resort Could Bring Down Albania’s Prime Minister

What began as a “flamingo revolution” to protest the $1.4 billion development on Sazan Island has spiraled into mass protests against a ruling party that thousands now want out.

Man detained after playing Imperial March to troops in D.C. wins "substantial" settlement

When troops from Ohio's National Guard were deployed to Washington D.C. to menace locals as part of President Trump's crime "emergency" there, Sam O'Hara followed them around playing The Imperial March from John Williams' score to The Empire Strikes Back. He …

Multiple protests, one demand: Albania’s PM must go (VIDEO)

month of protests in Albania against Jared Kushner’s planned resort has become a wider movement demanding PM Edi Rama’s resignation, drawing diaspora and EU support

US pays compensation to viral ‘Darth Vader’ protester

Washington has settled a lawsuit filed by a protester detained for playing Darth Vader’s theme in front of National Guard troops Read Full Article at RT.com

Citizen Vigilante Should Terrify Western Governments

Photo Credit:Image: woodleywonderworks via Flickr, CC BY 2.0. woodleywonderworksFilm critics hate it, but it is resonating with the general public.

“You belong here”: Unions rally for migrants hit by SCOTUS ruling

Union leaders were joined by Gov. Hochul, Mayor Mamdani and others to defend migrant rights

Margo Price Surprise Releases Protest Album Days of Unrest

The July 4 weekend “mixtape” features a series of rallying covers, with a guest appearance from Joan Baez

Election wins prove pro-Palestine US campus protests didn’t fail: Activists

With Columbia University set to be represented in Congress by former protester, advocates see 'new wave of hope'.

Trump’s Communist Boogeyman Playbook: Charging Protesters as Terrorists

Matt Sledge, who was at the sentencing for the Prairieland defendants, and Mark Bray, author of “Antifa: The Anti-Fascist Handbook,” on the timeworn government strategies to stifle dissent. The post Trump’s Communist Boogeyman Playbook: Charging Protesters as…

Prairieland sentences brings war on terror home

Protesters at ICE's Prairieland facility recieved far harsher sentences than anyone from Jan. 6's violent mob

Demonstrators in white supremacist attire protest on Capitol Hill

Outside Union Station, they chanted phrases including “Life, liberty, victory!” and “Reclaim America!” — slogans regularly used by the Patriot Front white su...

White nationalists march in Washington, DC, area during July 4 festivities

Donald Trump has faced condemnation for failing to forcefully reject white nationalists during his presidency.

A hot, fractured birthday weekend: America at 250

America’s 250th unfolds through competing visions of patriotism, extreme heat and weather and large-scale events

Doug Burgum'News's Response To Patriot Front: Very Fine People On Both Sides

Why do these people always have such a hard time condemning white nationalists? We all know why. As we discussed here, Trump's fascist friends showed up for his big party in Washington DC this weekend and marched throughout the city: Hundreds of masked member…

What Is the Point of Patriot Front?

The masked men in Washington on July 4 are both unserious and threatening.