Category: Demonstrations, Protests and Riots

12 Trends Predictions in 2025: Hillary Clinton, Crypto and More

What will we wear, eat, buy, believe, desire?
At Opening Night at La Scala, Opera Is the Center of the Universe

There is nothing quite like opening night of Teatro alla Scala in Milan, a temple of opera, for pomp, pageantry and politics.
Chris Brown’s Concerts Draw Protest in South Africa

Women’s rights activists have petitioned for the singer to be denied a visa for two shows in South Africa, where gender-based violence is high.
Are Women Really Abandoning Men After Trump’s Win? Inside the Rise of ‘Heteropessimism.’

The election made clear that America’s gender divide is stark. What’s a heterosexual woman to do?
Han Dongfang, Once China’s ‘Worst Nightmare,’ Refuses to Back Down

Neither jail nor exile to Hong Kong have stopped Han Dongfang, a former Tiananmen Square protest leader, from championing workers’ rights. “If you’re born stubborn, you go everywhere stubborn.”
Big Tech Employees Quiet After Trump Is Elected

Eight years ago, workers loudly protested White House policies. This time around, the companies are trying to keep a lid on activism.
Why the Social Media Reaction to Trump’s Election May Be Different From 2016

In 2016, social media was awash in calls to protest the day after Donald J. Trump’s victory. On Wednesday, many said it seemed like business as usual.
Right-Wing Groups Are Organizing on Telegram Ahead of Election Day

Right-wing groups, which use Telegram to organize real-world actions, are urging followers to watch the polls and stand up for their rights, in a harbinger of potential chaos.
Barbara Dane, Who Fought Injustice Through Song, Dies at 97

She was highly regarded as a folk, blues and jazz singer. She was also ardently left-wing and prioritized social change over commercial success.
Warren Wilson, Pioneering Los Angeles TV Reporter, Dies at 90

In addition to covering the 1992 riots and other historically significant events, he helped facilitate the surrenders of 22 fugitives.
Why Cakes Can Be a Powerful Form of Protest

A new generation of bakers are reviving an old tradition.
Last Dive Bar and Other A’s Fan Groups Mourn Move from Oakland

Fan groups that once partnered with Oakland’s ownership turned into its most vocal critics. With nothing left to fight, they will stage a funeral of sorts.