demonstrations

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After a day of largely peaceful demonstrations on Saturday, including a counter-protest in support of ICE, some protesters attempted to breach a police barricade, prompting police to use tear gas.

From Barron's • May 31, 2026

Unlike last year, when advocacy groups on both sides staged more visible demonstrations, the off-track theatrics were largely absent.

From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026

Humanoid robots are starting to enter workplaces alongside humans, but Ray believes the robots have been overhyped, especially with high profile demonstrations.

From BBC • May 28, 2026

They were jailed for 45 days, and by the time they were released, Daraa had weekly demonstrations that soon spread to the rest of the country.

From Slate • May 27, 2026

The city’s media ignored the demonstrations, probably hoping that the protesters would give up and go home if they were denied the attention they obviously wanted.

From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson