Tag: protests

Why was the opposition successful in Bangladesh and not in Venezuela?

Rozendaal, a grandfather and long-time member of Extinction Rebellion, was performing Bach’s “Suites for Cello” outside Citibank’s headquarters in Lower Manhattan as part of a broader “Summer of Heat on Wall Street” campaign.

The demonstration, which shut down Sixth Avenue, was led by environmental advocacy groups including Stand.earth and the Ship It Zero coalition, climate and community advocates.

Protest movements take a gamble when they unsettle the status quo. But it is a risk worth taking.

Children have the most to gain from victories over racism, heterosexism and climate-wrecking capitalism.

The students wanted a change in United States and Israeli policy and action to secure an immediate ceasefire in Gaza.

Young people have dared to lead the way, insisting that such a culture of death is repugnant and completely unacceptable.

This comes as more than 50 chapters of the American Association of University Professors have issued a statement condemning the violent arrests by police at campus protests.

Some in corporate media very clearly took sides, portraying student protesters as violent, hateful and/or stupid.

The president's portrayal of these protests as violent and lawless has not only stirred controversy, but may also deepen the rift between him and many progressive constituents.