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
The protest also comes after the announcement from the UK government that the Jackdaw gas field near Aberdeen would be allowed to go ahead.
From BBC ● Oct. 31, 2026
The protest movement brings together Yellow Vest activists, trade unions, and high school and university students.
From Barron's ● Oct. 31, 2026
I tried again to protest, but Mr. Smit had forgotten I existed.
From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom
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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
But CCI France voiced concern about the impact of the protests on retail activity ahead of the year-end holiday season, a peak period for businesses.
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
His comments come amid growing concerns about the policing of recent protests in the capital.
From BBC ● Nov. 1, 2026
“There are going to be more protests for Allana Hastings tomorrow. One of them is going to be passing in front of the Mirror Tech building. Security needs us to use a different entrance.”
From "Boy 2.0" by Tracey Baptiste
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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
Students protested nationwide over conditions in schools on Friday, along with a teachers' union demanding wage increases and new hires.
From Barron's ● Oct. 16, 2026
A few dozen protested outside a high school in central Marseille.
From Barron's ● Oct. 12, 2026
Samuel Estimo, a chess master and Jinky’s attorney in the Philippines, wrote to Bogason, his Icelandic counterpart, and protested that Jinky’s claim had been relinquished too soon.
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
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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
Now, it is re-emerging as part of a widening coalition of groups protesting a lack of investment in public education, low wages and the rising cost of living.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 24, 2026
Hundreds of thousands of people are protesting in the streets.
From Slate ● Oct. 24, 2026
Many students protesting in recent weeks have spoken of inequalities in the education system, especially between Paris and its poorer working-class suburbs.
From Barron's ● Oct. 16, 2026
“I’m protesting the injustice of the death of Javier Perez,” he would say, his resolve unwavering.
From "Anger Is a Gift" by Mark Oshiro
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