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‘A form of colonialism’: Activists demand climate reparations
Campaigners say it is the G20 countries that produce 80 percent of global greenhouse emissions. Source: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2022/9/25/why-are-climate-activists-calling-for-reparations Droolin’ Dog sniffed out this story and shared…
Twelve arrested during protests in London after death of Mahsa Amini
Dozens assembled to call for an end to the Islamic republic, some of whom became involved in altercations with officers and one another Twelve people…
Photos: Thousands continue anti-military coup protests in Sudan
Near-weekly anti-coup rallies have taken place in Sudan since the October 25 coup led by General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan. Source: https://www.aljazeera.com/gallery/2022/9/14/photos-thousands-continue-anti-military-coup-protests-in-sudan Droolin’ Dog sniffed out…
Photos: Sporadic clashes as Chile marks coup anniversary
Violence erupts as Chile marks 49th anniversary of the 1973 coup that overthrew President Salvador Allende. Source: https://www.aljazeera.com/gallery/2022/9/12/photos-sporadic-violence-as-chile-marks-coup-anniversary Droolin’ Dog sniffed out this story and…
Angels with large ‘wings’ shield students from harm at Utah pride march
Supporters dressed as angels stepped in between people gathered to support Brigham Young University’s queer community and anti-LGBTQ+ protesters Supporters of LGBTQ+ students rallying in…
Animal Rebellion activists stop milk supply in parts of England
More than 100 protesters block and climb on trucks at dairies in the Midlands and southern England More than 100 supporters of Animal Rebellion stopped…
Extinction Rebellion protesters superglue selves at UK parliament
Climate change activists padlock themselves to gates outside parliament, saying ‘we cannot afford to go on like this’. Source: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2022/9/2/extinction-rebellion-protesters-superglue-selves-at-uk-parliament Droolin’ Dog sniffed out this…
Hundreds of protesters camp at Iraq parliament for a second day
Supporters of Muqtada al-Sadr erect tents and prepare for a sit-in against efforts by his rivals to form a government. Source: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2022/7/31/iraq-protesters-occupying-parliament-say-no-plans-to-leave Droolin’ Dog sniffed…
Iraqi protesters storm parliament for second time in a week
Supporters of Shia leader Muqtada al-Sadr occupy parliament to prevent the nomination of a new PM. Source: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2022/7/30/al-sadr-supporters-protest-in-iraq-capital-over-new-pm-nomination Droolin’ Dog sniffed out this story and…
Trucker protest over gig worker law shuts down operations at California port
Truckers protesting a state labor law effectively shut down cargo operations at the Port of Oakland, it was announced Wednesday. Source: https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/trucker-protest-gig-worker-law-shuts-operations-california-port-rcna39269 Droolin’ Dog sniffed…
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez arrested with other lawmakers at abortion rights rally
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D–NY) was arrested today (see video she tweeted below), along with 16 other House Democrats, at an abortion rights rally outside the…
New roadblocks go up in Panama as protesters reject gov’t deal
Demonstrators seek price cut in fuel prices to stop their protests on key highways. Source: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2022/7/19/new-roadblocks-go-up-panama-protesters-reject-government-deal Droolin’ Dog sniffed out this story and shared it…
What happened to Russia’s anti-war movement?
Thousands have been arrested on charges related to demonstrating, forcing many to find new ways to protest. Source: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2022/7/15/what-happened-to-russias-anti-war-movement Droolin’ Dog sniffed out this story…
Flights disrupted in France as airport workers strike over pay
Workers in Paris and other French airports hold a strike, demanding salary hikes to keep up with inflation. Source: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2022/7/1/flights-disrupted-in-france-as-airport-workers-strike-over-pay Droolin’ Dog sniffed out this…
Congresswoman who wrote abortion rights bill arrested at rally near Supreme Court
The House Democrat who introduced a bill to enshrine abortion rights was among more than 180 protesters arrested Thursday during a pro-abortion rights rally. Source:…
Cops Nationwide Become Violent Against People Protesting for Abortion Rights
Americans took to the streets over the weekend to demonstrate against the Supreme Court’s decision on Friday to repeal Roe v. Wade, the historic 1973…
Thousands protest against G7 in Munich as leaders gather for summit
Demands include end to fossil fuels, preservation of biodiversity and greater social justice About 3,500 protesters have gathered in Munich as the G7 group of…
The tragic story of Robert Opel, the 1974 Oscar Streaker
Thanks to social media, one can make a fortune through shameless publicity stunts and infamy. In any other era, Danielle” Bhad Bhabie” Bregoli couldn’t have built a multi-million…
‘We are destroying our future’: New Yorkers join gun reform protests
The march kicked off at Cadman Park Plaza, where a memorial honors Brooklynites who served in the second world war Hundreds of people crossed the…
Pussy Riot protest abortion rights at Texas State Capitol demonstration
A campaign for abortion rights. The post Pussy Riot protest abortion rights at Texas State Capitol demonstration first appeared on Far Out Magazine. Source: https://faroutmagazine.co.uk/pussy-riot-protest-abortion-rights-texas-capitol/…
March for Our Lives holding gun protests Saturday in over 450 cities
March for Our Lives says more than 450 gun-safety marches are planned in at least 45 states and around the world on Saturday, with the…
Beekeepers and communists: how environmentalists started a global conversation
The world’s longest serving environment correspondent explains the origins of a slow and continuing journey It all began with Högertrafikomläggningen, Swedish for “the right-hand traffic…
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