Protest News

Op-Ed: What creates a political activist? Special

I had to know what it takes to create a political activist. Twitter is an amazing social network and it's where I ran into Diane Atkins, organizer for the Impeach Obama project, someone I suspected was a firebrand, I was right. Native New Yorker to boot!

Digital Journal Report by Duane Buell - 19 comments

Video: Vandana Shiva and the March against Monsanto, May 25, 2013

On May 25, 2013, there will be a worldwide March against Monsanto, protesting the giant pesticide company's attempts to take over the world's food supply. Vandana Shiva speaks about the movement against Monsanto and why it is necessary.

In the Media by Anne Sewell - 9 comments

Op-Ed: Why Adam Kokesh's arrest is a big deal

People are arrested every day in America, often on false charges. So what makes Adam Kokesh's recent arrest at the fifth Smoke Down Prohibition event such a big deal?

In the Media by Alex Allen - 29 comments

Madrid — European protest capital with 1,628 demos so far in 2013

Madrid - It's only May, and already the Spanish capital has had the highest number of European street protests, surpassing even Berlin, with 1,628 street demonstrations so far in 2013.

In the Media by Anne Sewell - 5 comments

Spain's 15m Indignados mark second anniversary — 'Sí, se puede' Special

Fuengirola - May 12 saw the Spanish "Indignados" take to the streets "en masse" to mark the second anniversary of the 15m movement, which was born on May 15, 2011. The new theme of the protest is "From indignation to rebellion."

Digital Journal Report by Anne Sewell - 8 comments

Watford mayor on 2013 Bilderberg meeting

Watford - Watford's elected mayor has spoken out about this year's Bilderberg meeting in the United Kingdom, criticizing frequent Bilderberg protesters as being violent.

In the Media by Alex Allen - 3 comments

Thousands of Spanish teachers and students take to the streets

Hundreds of thousands of teachers and students joined protests yesterday in yet another revolt against austerity measures in Spain.

In the Media by Stephen Morgan - 2 comments

Armed march turns into massive civil disobedience event

What started out as a proposal for a few people to march into Washington D.C. with loaded rifles is now becoming a call for widespread civil disobedience and defiance of government authority.

In the Media by Alex Allen - 13 comments

Protesters clash with cops in anti-austerity protest in Madrid

Madrid - As unemployment hits a record high of 27.2% and Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy is set to announce yet more austerity measures on Friday, a clash between protesters and the police broke out in Madrid, Spain.

In the Media by Anne Sewell - 10 comments

Fuengirola: Protest against fascism, for victims of Francoism

Fuengirola - Every year the mayoress in Fuengirola announces a "Day of the Dog" in the town, always at roughly the same time of year. This year she planned it for the Day of the Second Republic and citizens were enraged.

In the Media by Anne Sewell