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5 Million People Attended “No Kings” Protests. How Can We Build on This?
The protests were inspired by the idea that 3.5% of a population must rise up to successfully reject authoritarianism.
“No Kings Day” Protests Overshadow Trump’s Military Parade
At least 5 million people joined protests in the largest day of action against Trump since his return to office.
LAPD Attacks “No Kings” Protesters in Los Angeles
Police used batons, tear gas, and “non lethal” projectiles to disperse “No Kings” protesters on Saturday.
Years of LAPD Impunity Paved Way for Trump’s Repression of Protests Today
Just five years ago, it was Gavin Newsom who unleashed the National Guard on protesters. Now Trump has followed suit.
In France, a Rail Worker Is Going on Trial for Tweeting in Support of Palestine
France has already convicted hundreds of people since an undemocratic amendment was added to the legal code in 2014.
Trump Is Rapidly Expanding the Surveillance State as Protests Grow
Immigrants are only the first target of a rapidly expanding digital dragnet that can track our individual movements.
Military Crackdown on LA Protests Portends Further Erosion of Everyone’s Rights
Governments at all levels from both parties have paved the way to an authoritarian response to dissent.
The Authoritarian Machine Is Growing — and It Won’t Stop at Immigrants
“Fascism and authoritarianism are deployed through law enforcement,” says author and organizer Silky Shah.
200 Protesters Flood Maersk’s Manhattan HQ to Demand End to Military Shipments
The protest targeted a transnational company that plays a critical role in supplying F-35 fighter jet parts to Israel.
As Trump Sets Military Against Civilians, Service Members Have Duty to Disobey
The Marines are trained in combat, not crowd control. People are likely to get hurt.