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Can Venezuela's Maduro survive the latest riots?

Apr 13, 2017
The economy is a hot mess and allegiances are shifting.
Venezuelans protest the government of President Nicolas Maduro last week in Caracas.
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Women's march on DC made possible through digital innovations

Jan 17, 2017
It's now easier than ever to organize large protests thanks to today's tech.
Woman rally as part of a nationwide protest against President-elect Donald Trump outside of Trump Tower back in December.
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Protests of the Dakota Access Pipeline have momentum

Sep 23, 2016
The question is what that momentum will look like under a different political environment.
Protesters display signs during a rally on September 13, 2016 in San Diego, California, in support for the protestors at Standing Rock, North Dakota who are fighting construction of the Dakota Access Pipeline. 
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Baltimore, now and then

Apr 30, 2015
What's changed — and what's stayed the same — since the 1968 riots in Baltimore.

Social media plays prominent role in Baltimore unrest

Apr 29, 2015
Among the places riots are playing out: Facebook, Twitter, Periscope, Instagram.

West Baltimore business owners pick up the pieces

Apr 28, 2015
After protests turned violent, some storefronts were completely gutted.
Sheranda Palmer and co-owns the building housing R&M Grocery, which was trashed by looters Monday.
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New York's most famous rat

Jan 9, 2015
The inflatable eyesore that's also a trademarked bestseller.

For public good, not for profit.

More diverse police forces are only the first step

Dec 8, 2014
Adding minority patrol officers isn't a quick fix. Experts say better leadership, policy changes are also needed.

Social media & social justice in the wake of Ferguson

Nov 28, 2014
The story first broke online, and social media have been a force throughout.

The numbers for September 29, 2014

Sep 29, 2014
Hong Kong protests, Bernanke in court and more Facebook privacy concerns.