protest
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British police said Sunday they had arrested 325 people at a London protest in support of Palestine Action the previous day, ahead of a court appeal over the government's contentious ban of the group.
From Barron's ● Nov. 1, 2026
In France, India, Indonesia and elsewhere, young people have taken to the streets to protest economic inequality and a lack of opportunity.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 1, 2026
More than 300 people have been arrested during a protest supporting the banned Palestine Action group outside the US embassy, police have said.
From BBC ● Nov. 1, 2026
But for his family, the news has brought back memories of a protest that none of them can forget.
From BBC ● Oct. 31, 2026
I don’t think I’m allowed to protest whatever decision he’s already made.
From "Shine!" by J.J. and Chris Grabenstein
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He added that it was "shameful" how the protests had ended.
From BBC ● Nov. 1, 2026
His unit had been on leave but was recalled ahead of the protests.
From Barron's ● Nov. 1, 2026
They have staged protests at the California attorney general’s office in Sacramento and at Palo Alto City Hall, holding “Justice for Irfan” and “We Want Answers” signs.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 1, 2026
This comes as protests have been taking place across Europe over the rising cost of living, poor public services, and a lack of affordable housing.
From BBC ● Nov. 1, 2026
Back in the United States, the antiwar protests began almost immediately.
From "Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War" by Steve Sheinkin
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British police on Saturday arrested at least 139 Palestine Action supporters, who protested in London and Edinburgh days ahead of a court appeal over the government's contentious ban of the group.
From Barron's ● Oct. 31, 2026
The Mothers of East L.A. organized and protested and lobbied, and put the brakes on plans for a state prison in their midst, and created a template for community power.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 30, 2026
She protested at the Fresno County Board of Supervisors for increased pay for home healthcare workers, who made just $12 an hour.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 28, 2026
The interior ministry said an estimated 410,000 people protested on Saturday, while the unions put the number at about 800,000.
From BBC ● Oct. 24, 2026
I protested, but she just saw that trash as treasure.
From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan
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Jeong protesting against Bukangi's "eviction", alongside a man demanding officials "protect Bukangi's right to self-determination"
From BBC ● Oct. 24, 2026
Hundreds of thousands of people are protesting in the streets.
From Slate ● Oct. 24, 2026
Weeks of student-led protests over conditions in the country’s schools morphed into a broader movement that drew people of all ages protesting the rising cost of living.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 20, 2026
There are so many ways to make societal shifts, whether that’s writing to your officials or protesting or creating art that is challenging.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 15, 2026
The stairs creaked and grumbled as he walked down them, protesting his weight, as if they just wanted to be left in peace.
From "American Gods" by Neil Gaiman
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