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A new civil rights march in Alabama this week
Monday, March 5, 2012
African-Americans and Latino activists march this week from Selma to Montgomery to protest voter ID laws and Alabama’s new immigration measures.
In Russia, traffic jams are a little different
Wednesday, February 8, 2012
Traffic jams are a nightmare in Russia. But for some high ranking officials, breaking free is as simple as turning on a light.
Protesters boycott Twitter on Saturday
Monday, January 30, 2012
Twitter full of people discussing the boycott on Saturday
For some in Egypt -- enough protests already!
Friday, January 27, 2012
For a year, protesters in Cairo’s Tahrir Square have demanded freedom and economic opportunity. Some say it’s time now to stop the protests.
How did Time's Person of the Year use social media?
Thursday, December 15, 2011
How Facebook, Twitter, and other outlets shaped The Protester.
In midst of protests, Russian billionaire announces bid for presidency
Tuesday, December 13, 2011
Russian citizens have been protesting against corruption in their country. Now, billionaire Mikhail Prokhorov is running against Vladimir Putin in the upcoming elections.
Massive protest planned in Russia
Friday, December 9, 2011
The biggest anti-Kremlin demonstration in recent Russian history is planned for tomorrow. It follows smaller protests all this week, after Russian elections delivered a victory to Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin's ruling political party
How China is feeling the euro debt crisis
Friday, December 9, 2011
The crisis in Europe has hurt worldwide demand for goods, and workers in China are protesting against the lost wages that come with decreased output
Mid-day Extra: Todd Gitlin on the Occupy Wall Street protests
Wednesday, October 19, 2011
An extended version of our interview with Columbia professor (and experienced protester) Todd Gitlin on the Occupy Wall Street movement.
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What the protestors at Occupy Wall Street are angry about
Friday, September 30, 2011
This final note on the way out today, a word or two about the protests in Lower Manhattan that've become known as Occupy Wall Street. Maybe a cou...
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