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Posted inAmerica and the World
France’s Yellow Vest Movement, One Year Later
The French protest movement sparked by a gas tax hike remains committed to fighting for economic justice.
Posted inLaw and Justice
Dreamers Protest as Supreme Court Hears DACA Case
Recipients of DACA and TPS brought their fight to the steps of the courthouse.
Posted inMoney, Politics, and Power
The Battle of Seattle at 20
The legendary protests of the World Trade Organization in 1999 can serve as a model for a deeply needed labor/environmental coalition for climate justice.
Posted inAmerica and the World
Protests in Canada as Federal Court Hears Key Immigration Case
Arguments began Monday on Canada’s ‘safe third country’ agreement with the U.S., but protesters and plaintiffs argue that the agreement should be immediately suspended.
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Lebanon’s Nationwide Protests Offer a New Narrative for a Divided Country
From Beirut to Tripoli, Lebanese demonstrators are defying sectarian stereotypes in startling ways.
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Youth Activists Power Global Protest Movements but Sacrifice Mental Health
Young people are diving into activism, but demonstrations that spark clashes between police and civilians contribute to burnout and acute psychological distress.
Posted inHealth and Social Policy
Asylum Seekers Stuck in Mexico Have Staged a Protest. These Are the Conditions They Endure.
In refugee-style camps from Matamoros to Tijuana, hundreds of asylum seekers are forced to wait under the Remain in Mexico policy—with dangerous implications for public health.
Posted inMoney, Politics, and Power
Ricky Se Fue—Y Ahora Qué? A Mobilized Puerto Rico Battles Increased Federal Control
The fight to oust Puerto Rico’s governor electrified and unified an island normally splintered by politics. But can Puerto Ricans stay united to defend what’s left of the island’s autonomy?
Posted inWorking in America
The Taking Economy: Rideshare Drivers Protest Low Pay
The strike by Uber and Lyft drivers came amidst highly anticipated initial public offerings from the two rideshare giants.