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Chinese protest Japanese companies during island dispute
Sep 17, 2012
Several major Japanese companies are shutting down some operations in China, citing concerns about the safety of their workers.
A new civil rights march in Alabama this week
by
Jeff Tyler
Mar 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
Feb 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
by
Marc Sanchez
Jan 30, 2012
Twitter full of people discussing the boycott on Saturday
For some in Egypt -- enough protests already!
Jan 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?
by
Molly Wood
Dec 15, 2011
How Facebook, Twitter, and other outlets shaped The Protester.
In midst of protests, Russian billionaire announces bid for presidency
Dec 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.
For public good, not for profit.
Massive protest planned in Russia
Dec 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
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Rob Schmitz
Dec 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
Oct 19, 2011
An extended version of our interview with Columbia professor (and experienced protester) Todd Gitlin on the Occupy Wall Street movement.