Category: protests

Another Invasion of the ‘Body Snatchers’

Commentary Forms of mass psychosis arise periodically throughout human history. It is a human condition, viscerally driven to create herd protection in the face of fear or fear of the unknown. Mass hysteria—however logical in its cause—denies, defies, and fears logical explanations for its actions, and equally constrains the emergence of wisdom, nobility, and true leadership. This wildfire swarming…


Protests in China, Brazil, and Iran and the Role of US Free Press

On this episode of International Reporters Roundtable, we discuss protests occurring in Brazil over the controversial presidential election; in China over oppressive COVID lockdowns; and in Iran, sparked by the regime’s brutality toward women. These are just a few of the largest uprisings we’ve seen all over the world—for many reasons, coupled with government suppressions,…


Brazil Protests Highlight Growing Rebellion Against Latin America’s Left-Wing Governments

It’s been called the “new pink tide” in Latin America—a widespread rise to power of leftist leaders that has swept the region since 2018. Like conservative dominoes falling in quick succession, it began with Mexico, and then Argentina followed suit. As did Bolivia, Peru, Honduras, Chile, Colombia, and Brazil. But now a right-wing fire of…


Brazilian President Orders ‘Federal Security Intervention’ After Rioters Damage Government Buildings

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva late on Jan. 8 visited the nation’s presidential palace, Congress, and the Supreme Court to assess the damage after rioters breached and defaced the three buildings earlier in the day. Ongoing post-election demonstrations have played out in Brazil since Oct. 30, 2022, when Lula, a socialist, was declared the winner of the presidential…


Xi Jinping’s Achilles’ Heel

Commentary When Xi Jinping secured an unprecedented third term as the leader of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) at the 20th National Congress in October last year, people were surprised to find that the Politburo’s Standing Committee comprised of Xi’s yes-men. It seems that Xi has a firm grip on power and that no one…


Right Wing Opposition Leader’s Unlawful Arrest Marks ‘Disturbing Turn’ in Bolivia’s Democracy

SANTA CRUZ, Bolivia—The pavement at a busy city intersection is charred black. Chunks of tires and shards of metal remain from protest fires and violent clashes between police and demonstrators who demanded the release of governor Luis Fernando Camacho on Jan. 2. The nation’s ruling government—the Movement for Socialism or MAS party—arrested Santa Cruz’s right-wing…


Iranian Authorities Release Star of Award-Winning Movie Jailed for Supporting Protests

An Iranian actress who showed solidarity with Iran’s protests following the death of a young woman while in custody of the morality police has been released from prison on bail, state media reported on Dec. 4. Taraneh Alidoosti, 38, was photographed holding a bouquet of flowers and surrounded by what appeared to be friends and supporters outside…


[Premiering 10:30 AM ET] ‘Zero-COVID’ Policy Has Revealed the Breaking Point of the Chinese Regime: Benedict Rogers

Large-scale protests have erupted in major cities across China, calling not only for an end to COVID-19 policies, but also for an end to the ruling Chinese Communist Party (CCP), itself. This was sparked partly by the “zero-COVID” policy of CCP leader Xi Jinping, which has resulted in harsh lockdowns, economic damage, and even deaths….


‘Zero-COVID’ Policy Has Revealed the Breaking Point of the Chinese Regime: Benedict Rogers

Large-scale protests have erupted in major cities across China, calling not only for an end to COVID-19 policies, but also for an end to the ruling Chinese Communist Party (CCP), itself. This was sparked partly by the “zero-COVID” policy of CCP leader Xi Jinping, which has resulted in harsh lockdowns, economic damage, and even deaths….


[Premiering 12/29, 10:30 AM ET] ‘Zero-COVID’ Policy Has Revealed the Breaking Point of the Chinese Regime: Benedict Rogers

Large-scale protests have erupted in major cities across China, calling not only for an end to COVID-19 policies, but also for an end to the ruling Chinese Communist Party (CCP), itself. This was sparked partly by the “zero-COVID” policy of CCP leader Xi Jinping, which has resulted in harsh lockdowns, economic damage, and even deaths….