Category: Protest & Direct Action
Racist Mobs Rampage England, Anti-Racists Fight Back
A violent and xenophobic race riot ripped through different parts of England from July 30 to August 7. The fatal stabbing of three girls on July 29 in Southport was used by the far-right as an excuse to unleash their hate in the streets of…
🦄 Eco, Police, Protest & Direct Action
Georgia Drops Money Laundering Charges in Cop City RICO Prosecution
Atlanta, GA — Money laundering charges against three Atlanta Solidarity Fund defendants, who are among the 61 people indicted in a sprawling conspiracy lawsuit against Cop City protesters, have been dropped as of Tuesday.
Last year Marlon Kautz, Adele Maclean and Savannah Patterson were indicted…
Protest Near Harris-Trump Presidential Debate Opposes Bipartisan Support for Israeli Genocide in Palestine
Philadelphia, PA – Protesters opposing the ongoing Israeli genocide in occupied Palestine marched and rallied near the security perimeter erected outside the National Constitution Center — the site of the first debate between 2024 presidential candidates Kamala Harris (D) and Donald Trump (R). A call…
Nights of DNC Noise Demos for Palestine Near Salt Shed, Harris Hotel in Streeterville, T-Pain Show
Chicago, IL — The second, third and fourth nights of the 2024 Democratic National Convention (DNC) got punctuated with loud noise demonstrations near key locations. While noise demonstrations were not usually huge groups, they caught the massive convention police force somewhat by surprise and moved…
Final Day of Chicago DNC Convention Protests
Chicago, IL — On the last day of the 2024 Democratic National Convention, protests are continuing at Union Park to oppose the DNC and shed light on the U.S.-funded ongoing violent occupation of Palestine by Israel.
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March for Palestine on Day 3 of the DNC
Chicago, IL – Thousands of pro-Palestinians gathered in Union Park to protest on the third day of the Democratic National Convention. Demonstrations this week have primarily been demanding an immediate end to the Biden-Harris administration’s massive support for the ongoing genocide being committed by Israeli…
Palestine Supporters Protest At Israeli Consulate on Day 2 of Chicago DNC, Dozens Arrested
Chicago, IL – Demonstrators demanding the U.S. end support for mass killings of Palestinians in Gaza gathered outside the Israeli consulate in the Accenture Tower at 500 West Madison St. Groups calling for the protest included Behind Enemy Lines, Palestine Action US, and the Palestinian…
🦄 Labor, Protest & Direct Action
Chicago Firefighters Protest for New Contract During 2024 DNC
Chicago, IL — Just blocks away from the United Center, where the 2024 Democratic National Convention is being held, Chicago firefighters are protesting for a new contract. Patrick Cleary, President of the Chicago Fire Fighters Union Local 2, said they’ve “been without a contract with…
Chicago DNC Met With Thousands of Pro-Palestine Protesters
Chicago, IL — The 2024 Democratic National Convention begins Monday morning in the United States, and tens of thousands of protesters — as part of the “March on the DNC 2024” coalition — are rallying and marching through the city to demand the U.S. ends…
Pro-Palestine, Anti-Genocide Activists Rally Outside Denver Community Center with Ties to Israel
Denver, CO — On the afternoon of August 12, queer pro-Palestine activists rallied at The Center on Colfax, which refers to itself as an LGBTQ community center, to call on the CEO and its board to cut ties with sponsors and funders who support Israel.…
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