activism
May Day Protests Turn Violent in Turkey
A reported 40,000 riot police officers used tear gas, water cannons, and rubber bullets to crack down on protesters in Turkey.
The People's Republic of Donetsk Gathered to Discuss Their Plan to Join Russia
We attended the People's Republic of Donetsk's meeting to discuss their new government's future.
The Sunflower Movement Wants Taiwan to Cease Trade Talks with China
Protesters camped in the parliament of the Republic of China, or Taiwan as it is better known, for 24 days.
Animal Rights Activist Sentenced to 30 Months in Jail for Having Bolt Cutters in his Car
Other seemingly sketchy (but perfectly legal) items in his car: wire cutters, sweatpants, sweatshirts, gloves, ski masks, spray paint, concrete stain, laptop computers, bear spray, head lamps, latex gloves, walkie talkies, rags and bleach.
The FBI's Failed Two-Year Campaign Against a Group of Nonviolent Activists in the Midwest
Nearly two dozen people were hauled before a grand jury because an undercover FBI agent said they were talking about revolution.
Why Can’t Gay People March in the Boston St. Patrick’s Day Parade?
The event's organisers seem increasingly out of touch with the rest of liberal Massachusetts.
Greece's Kissing Gays Defied Neo-Nazis and Bigot Bishops Yesterday
The rainbow flag was flying high in the port town of Piraeus.
Two Environmentalists Were Charged with 'Terrorism Hoax' for Too Much Glitter on Their Banner
And they're facing up to ten years in prison.
The Spanish Government Is Trying to Outlaw Peaceful Protest
They've come up with a new law that looks at the recent history of dissent and bans it all.
My Life as a Convicted Gun Offender Who Did Nothing Wrong
Thanks to a bogus gun charge, I'm barred from seeing my son.
Turkey Really Doesn't Want Gay People to Have Sex
It shut down Grindr, but activists are fighting back.