Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam has signed a bill into law that gives students across the state an excused absence when they use it to “engage in a civic or political event,” such as a protest. Fairfax County Public Schools, the largest public school system in Virginia, began giving students from 7th-12th grade a day off…
Virginia Governor Signs Bill Giving Students Day Off to Attend Protests
Six Killed in Protests in Burma as US, Allies Vow to Restore Democracy
At least six protesters were killed by security forces in Burma (also known as Myanmar), witnesses and media reported, as activists marked the anniversary on Saturday of a student whose killing in 1988 sparked an uprising against the military government. Three people were killed and several injured when police opened fire on a sit-in protest…
Greece: ‘Lockdown Fatigue’ Blamed for Fueling Mass Protests
ATHENS, Greece—Faced with a surge in coronavirus infections and a wave of violent anti-government demonstrations, Greece’s center-right prime minister accused political opponents on March 12 of exploiting lockdown fatigue. Dozens of demonstrations have taken place in Athens and other Greek cities over the past month following multiple allegations of police brutality in enforcing a nightly…
Police in England Need to Get Tougher with Disruptive Protests: Watchdog
Police in England and Wales need to be more robust in how they tackle protests that cause excessive disruption, according to a report by the official watchdog that also warned officers over “taking the knee.” The study, published today by the Inspectorate of Constabulary, was commissioned by the Home Office in the wake of last year’s…
Oklahoma Bill to Protect Drivers Who Hit Violent Protesters While Fleeing Passes House
A bill that could grant legal immunity for drivers who hit violent road-blocking protesters while fleeing from them has passed the House in Oklahoma. House Bill 1674, authored by Republican state Rep. Kevin West, was passed 79-18 on Tuesday and proposes measures to crack down on violent protesters who block roads or highways to paralyze traffic—a…
Burma Security Forces Kill 2 Anti-Coup Protesters
Security forces shot dead two people in northern Burma, also known as Myanmar, on Monday, local media reported, as the military government continued its attempt to stamp out opposition to its Feb. 1 coup. To date, the government’s violent crackdown has left a total of more than 50 protesters dead. At least 18 people were…
Canada’s Foreign Affairs Minister Condemns Burma Police for Violence Against Protesters
Canada’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Marc Garneau issued a statement voicing support for people protesting against the military coup in Burma (also known as Myanmar) last month. “Canada is deeply concerned by and unequivocally condemns the Myanmar military’s recent use of force against peaceful protesters, and demands that the Tatmadaw immediately stop using violence against…
Charges Dropped Against Buffalo Officers Who Shoved 75-Year-Old Man in BLM Protests
A grand jury has declined to indict two New York police officers who were recorded in a video last year during a clash with a 75-year-old man involved in a Black Lives Matter protest, Erie County District Attorney John Flynn announced on Feb. 11. Buffalo officers Robert McCabe, 32, and Aaron Torgalski, 39, were among dozens of police…
Tens of Thousands Protest Burma Coup Despite Internet Ban
Tens of thousands of people took to the streets of Burma’s (also known as Myanmar) cities on Saturday to denounce this week’s coup and demand the release of elected leader Aung San Suu Kyi despite a blockade on the internet by the junta. In an upwelling of anger in the country’s largest city, Yangon, protesters…
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Andy Ngo on What Antifa Wants; The Future of California | The Nation Speaks
In this episode of The Nation Speaks, we sit down with Andy Ngo, journalist and author of the newly released book “Unmasked: Inside Antifa’s Radical Plan to Destroy Democracy.” He reveals how the organization works, its ideology, and what it really wants. And retired police Sergeant Betsy Smith offers a law enforcement perspective on Antifa….