PROTEST

Mar 29 2026POLITICS

Protests Across the U. S. Gain Unexpected Strength Outside Big Cities

On Saturday, a nationwide protest wave will sweep the United States. Unlike earlier efforts, this one isn’t just gathering people in famous downtown squares. Organizers expect more than 3, 200 gatherings in all 50 states, with two-thirds happening in smaller towns—a big jump from the first round las

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Mar 28 2026POLITICS

Former Leaders Held as New Nepal Government Faces Backlash

A former prime minister was taken into custody in the early hours of Saturday, following a series of violent demonstrations that ended with the collapse of the previous administration and set the stage for fresh elections. The man arrested, a key figure in the Communist Party, was seized at his home

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Mar 28 2026POLITICS

Crowds Gather for a Massive Protest Against Trump Policies

People started arriving early Saturday in cities all over the country, from Maine to Florida, to join a big protest against President Trump’s actions. The main rally took place in St. Paul, Minnesota, a city that recently experienced violent police actions during an immigration raid where two Americ

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Mar 25 2026OPINION

A Quiet Rally for Change

When the United States nears its 250th birthday, people remember the peaceful fights that helped win independence. Those early struggles used protests, boycotts and strikes to push for freedom. Today’s movement echoes that same spirit. On March 28, a new wave of “No Kings” demonstrations is set to t

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Mar 24 2026ENVIRONMENT

Protesters demand cleaner energy outside big oil gathering

Around 300 people showed up outside the city's biggest energy meeting this week to voice concerns about pollution. Instead of cheering for more oil and gas profits, they chanted slogans like "we need clean air, not another billionaire! " Their signs pointed to health problems they blame on industrie

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Mar 23 2026POLITICS

Iran Executes Protest Convicts, No Mercy Promised

The Iranian court system has begun carrying out sentences for people caught during the January protests. A senior judge told a state‑run outlet that many cases have moved from trial to execution. Some verdicts were just issued and are now being enforced, with more expected in the coming days. The J

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Mar 17 2026CRIME

Conspiracy Charge Faces First Amendment Challenge

Three former protest leaders say a federal conspiracy charge is wrong because it turns peaceful assembly into a crime. The case started during the Trump‑era “Midway Blitz” deportation drive. After prosecutors dropped charges against two people, the remaining four now fight a felony that could

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Mar 17 2026POLITICS

Cattle Crisis in Siberia: Farmers Protest Forced Culls

The Novosibirsk region in Russia has declared a state of emergency to control an outbreak of cattle disease. Authorities say five cases of pasteurellosis and 42 rabies incidents were found, prompting the removal of many farm animals. Farmers argue that pasteurellosis can be treated with antibiotics

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Mar 13 2026POLITICS

A New Look at the Iraq‑Iran Debate

The idea that a war could simply “cut it off and kill it” feels oddly clear to those who lived through the Gulf War. Yet, for many people in Iran, the recent strikes have taken on a different meaning – not just bombs but hope for change. In the summer of 2024, when U. S. forces targeted Iranian n

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Mar 11 2026POLITICS

Lawmakers Push New Rules to Stop Church Disruptions

Louisiana legislators are moving quickly to create state laws that would make it a crime to disturb religious services. The push comes after an anti‑ICE protest in Minneapolis caused chaos inside a church, leading to arrests of both protesters and journalists. Two Senate bills—SB 35 from Senator Bil

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