protest

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More than eight million people participated in last weekend’s No Kings protests that took place in all 50 states and at 3,000 locations across the country, making it the largest single-day protest in American history.

From Salon • Apr. 4, 2026

The title of the Chilean protest song pretty much speaks for itself of our divisively troubled age.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

The “No Kings” protest in Austin, Texas, drew thousands on a warm late-March afternoon, a broad coalition of Texans who’ve had enough.

From Slate • Apr. 1, 2026

During the game, Senegal's players left the field in protest when, with the score at 0-0, hosts Morocco were awarded a stoppage-time penalty.

From BBC • Mar. 29, 2026

“I make rules so we don’t fight. And I thought you two liked my ideas,” I protest weakly.

From "Zara’s Rules for Record-Breaking Fun" by Hena Khan