protests
Today in history: Mass arrests in 2004 Republican National Convention crackdown
August 31, 2015Protest activity against the convention and Bush's re-nomination included a broad range of marches, rallies, performances, demonstrations, exhibits, and acts of civil disobedience.
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Thousands protest Koch Brothers convention in Ohio
August 24, 2015"Too many people have fought too hard, for too long, under tough conditions, for us to allow a handful of greedy billionaires to steal our democracy."
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At start of N.C. voting rights trial, activists take to the streets
July 14, 2015"When I think of the martyrs of the civil rights movement who died for the right to vote, this country should be doing everything possible to ensure all people can vote."
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Today in history: Four students killed at Kent State in Vietnam demo
May 4, 2015The Kent State shootings are a long-remembered symbol of government gone amok with its power and fear of its own people.
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Media coverage of Baltimore youth misses the mark completely
April 30, 2015People know what they see and hear; the protests will continue and grow until justice is served and the people are listened to.
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