protest
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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
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
In Berlin, a protest that was not organised by the "GenZ regelt!" movement took place in the evening, with police reporting they were pelted with eggs and bottles.
From Barron's ● 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
But just as I began to protest, Mr. Pinkerton stepped into the railcar from the back platform and pulled the door shut, slipping his watch into his vest pocket.
From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan
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His comments come amid growing concerns about the policing of recent protests in the capital.
From BBC ● 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
In Berlin, Frankfurt, Cologne and dozens of other cities, demonstrators turned out for the protests organised by the group "GenZ regelt!"
From Barron's ● Oct. 31, 2026
This was the first major civil rights victory won through widespread public protests.
From "Because They Marched" by Russell Freedman
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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
Thousands of Indonesians protested in Jakarta and other cities Wednesday against economic hardship, graft and the government's handling of devastating wildfires emitting a toxic haze that has sickened thousands.
From Barron's ● Oct. 28, 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
“I only go for check store,” Joao protested.
From "A Girl Named Disaster" by Nancy Farmer
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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
It follows disorder last month when students began protesting over school conditions.
From BBC ● Oct. 19, 2026
Writer and activist Lura Elezi, 38, told AFP that she is protesting for "a better life, rule of law and against crime and corruption".
From Barron's ● Oct. 18, 2026
She knelt on one knee, her bound wounds protesting as she cupped their heads and stroked their smooth hair.
From "Throne of Glass" by Sarah J. Maas
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