Posts Tagged ‘Protest’

Turkish People Demand Internet Freedom

Thousands of people in Turkey are protesting government censorship of the Internet.



Europe in the Streets

Students and workers across Europe are protesting large cuts to spending on education, as well as decreases in pensions and salaries.



New Oil Drilling Off United States Coasts

President Obama has announced a plan to allow oil and gas drilling in United States coastal waters, leading to concerns over oil spills and increased pollution.



War Veteran Jailed for Writing a Protest Song

An Iraq War veteran is put in jail for writing a song in protest of an Army policy.



Trail of Dreams

Four immigrant Latino college students walk from Miami to Washington D.C. to call attention to the struggles undocumented immigrants face.



Obama Orders 30,000 More Soldiers to Afghanistan

President Obama announced troop increases in Afghanistan, drawing protests in cities across the country.



Bush Dodges Flying Shoes of Protest in Iraq

Iraqi journalist, Muntazar al-Zaidi, threw his shoes at Bush.



Expressions of Solidarity with Gaza Residents

People around the world took to the streets to protest the Israeli attack on Gaza.



Veterans Face Jail Time After Debate Protest

Soldiers protest presidential debates.



The Olympics Go to China

The Olympic torch was met with protests in London, San Francisco and New Delhi, India.