NEW DELHI: Thousands of Indian farmers on tractors are riding towards New Delhi in a revival of past protests that saw highways into the capital blockaded by agricultural machinery for more than a year. Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government was pressed into a rare retreat in 2021 after a successful campaign by farmers demanding it repeal … Read more
A judge has dismissed the case against environmental activist Greta Thunberg and other protesters who participated in the climate demonstration that took place in London last month. The decision has sparked debates about the right to peaceful protest and the urgency of addressing climate change. The protesters, including Thunberg, were initially facing charges related to … Read more
Farmers across the European Union (EU) have taken to the streets, raising their voices in protest against various challenges that threaten their livelihoods. Brussels city centre witnessed a congestion of hundreds of tractors on Thursday, accompanied by agitated farmers pelting the European Parliament with eggs. Despite agriculture not being a scheduled topic for the EU … Read more
Two environmental activists threw pumpkin soup at the Mona Lisa painting in Paris last Sunday as an act of protest against the current food situation in France. Luckily, the targeted painting was not damaged due to its protective, glass casing. The Louvre Museum has also stated that they will be complaining about the accused. The … Read more
The surge in gender-based violence and the alarming rise in the number of women falling victim to femicide have ignited a fervent call for action and justice. On Saturday, thousands of women took to the streets in major cities, brandishing placards advocating for an end to femicide. The signs displayed powerful messages, including #StopKillingUs, #EndFemicideKe … Read more
Nurses rallied outside Antelope Valley Medical Center early Thursday, Dec. 4, claiming chronic short-staffing has left them overworked and undermined patient care. The employees, which number nearly 900 at the Lancaster hospital, are represented by the California Nurses Association/National Nurses United (CNA/NNU). Their contract will expire in May and bargaining sessions are expected to begin … Read more
Denver bar and music venue So Many Roads Brewery, the site of protests and police investigations over the last two years, will close in mid-January 2024, co-founder Jay Bianchi wrote on Facebook. “As we say goodbye to 2023 and hello to 2024, it pains me to say that after 28 years we will not be … Read more
United Airlines flight attendants picketed Los Angeles International Airport for the second time Thursday, Dec. 14, claiming they’re underpaid and not being compensated for the time they spend boarding, deplaning and waiting between flights. The one-hour protest was part of a nationwide day of action demanding United management negotiate a “fair” labor contract. An estimated … Read more
