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Environmental Protest Sites
The web is being used for all kinds of information dissemination including environmental protests. This article points to two sites in Killamarsh, England, which are protesting a toxic waste plant.
protest • toxic waste • killamarsh • sarp • environmental protest • grass roots movement
The web is being used for all kinds of information dissemination including environmental protests. This article points to two sites in Killamarsh, England, which are protesting a toxic waste plant.
protest • toxic waste • killamarsh • sarp • environmental protest • grass roots movement
War, Peace, and Protests
Memo to all those "peace" marchers: Think before you rally. The slogans you shout might clash directly with the message you actually send.
protest • anti-war protests • the peace movement • anti-iraq war activities
Memo to all those "peace" marchers: Think before you rally. The slogans you shout might clash directly with the message you actually send.
protest • anti-war protests • the peace movement • anti-iraq war activities
ACLU Protests Same-Sex Schools
Teaching boys separately from girls is becoming very popular. But, the ACLU is claiming discrimination by providing "separate but equal" education.
protest • aclu • american civil liberties union • same-sex schools • same-sex classes • male teachers
Teaching boys separately from girls is becoming very popular. But, the ACLU is claiming discrimination by providing "separate but equal" education.
protest • aclu • american civil liberties union • same-sex schools • same-sex classes • male teachers
Labor Protests in Dubai
UAE Law # 8 & 12 govern Labor Law: "Trade unions do not exist [and]...Strikes are forbidden." The law is simple & direct. Deviations result in fines, jail and deportation
protest • labor protests • worker demonstrations • strikes in dubai • worker deportations • dubai arests
UAE Law # 8 & 12 govern Labor Law: "Trade unions do not exist [and]...Strikes are forbidden." The law is simple & direct. Deviations result in fines, jail and deportation
protest • labor protests • worker demonstrations • strikes in dubai • worker deportations • dubai arests
More Protests in Ivory Coast
President Laurent Gbagbo exerts his power as he continues to battle for authority with his interim prime minister in this small, divided nation.
protest • ivory coast • cote d'ivoire • president laurent gbagbo • interim prime minister charles konan banny • toxic waste scandal
President Laurent Gbagbo exerts his power as he continues to battle for authority with his interim prime minister in this small, divided nation.
protest • ivory coast • cote d'ivoire • president laurent gbagbo • interim prime minister charles konan banny • toxic waste scandal
Protests Cancel Pope's Visit
Protests at an Italian university demonstrate that religious intolerance is alive and kicking at one of Europe's leading higher education centres.
protest • pope • benedict xvi • university • protest • copernican theory of the universe
Protests at an Italian university demonstrate that religious intolerance is alive and kicking at one of Europe's leading higher education centres.
protest • pope • benedict xvi • university • protest • copernican theory of the universe
Blacks Free to Protest
The Ku Klux Klan holds national meeting. Rosa Parks refuses to give up her seat. King and Malcolm X are assassinated. Watts Riots begin.
protest • the ku klux klan holds national meeting. rosa park • ku klux klan • rosa parks • martin luther king jr. • malcolm x
The Ku Klux Klan holds national meeting. Rosa Parks refuses to give up her seat. King and Malcolm X are assassinated. Watts Riots begin.
protest • the ku klux klan holds national meeting. rosa park • ku klux klan • rosa parks • martin luther king jr. • malcolm x
Non-Violent Protest
Native Americans fought for civil liberties through politcal activism, founding groups like the Four Mother's Society and the Congress of American Indians.
protest • activism • grass roots • society of american indians • four mother's society • national congress of american indians
Native Americans fought for civil liberties through politcal activism, founding groups like the Four Mother's Society and the Congress of American Indians.
protest • activism • grass roots • society of american indians • four mother's society • national congress of american indians
Parliament Hears Colonial Protest
House of Lords and House of Commons reject American protest supported by William Pitt. Peace plan from Lord Richard Howe and Ben Franklin to answer issues is rejected.
protest • first continental congress • parliament • lord chatham • william pitt • ben franklin
House of Lords and House of Commons reject American protest supported by William Pitt. Peace plan from Lord Richard Howe and Ben Franklin to answer issues is rejected.
protest • first continental congress • parliament • lord chatham • william pitt • ben franklin
Rosenstrasse Protest
During World War II, the Rosentrasse Protest in Berlin showed the indomitable spirit of non-Jewish women to save their Jewish husbands and children.
protest • final solution • joseph goebbels • rosenstrasse protest • intermarriage between jews and non-jews during the • mischling
During World War II, the Rosentrasse Protest in Berlin showed the indomitable spirit of non-Jewish women to save their Jewish husbands and children.
protest • final solution • joseph goebbels • rosenstrasse protest • intermarriage between jews and non-jews during the • mischling
Springsteen's Protest (Pt. 1)
In We Shall Overcome, Bruce Springsteen voices a subtle, but powerful message of political protest. Part 1 explores the album’s pro-labor and anti-racism messages.
protest • bruce springsteen • springsteen • politics • political • we shall overcome
In We Shall Overcome, Bruce Springsteen voices a subtle, but powerful message of political protest. Part 1 explores the album’s pro-labor and anti-racism messages.
protest • bruce springsteen • springsteen • politics • political • we shall overcome
Springsteen's Protest (Pt. 2)
Part 2 of this article continues the discussion of the politics behind Bruce Springsteen's latest album with a discussion of its anti-war message.
protest • bruce springsteen • springsteen • politics • political • we shall overcome
Part 2 of this article continues the discussion of the politics behind Bruce Springsteen's latest album with a discussion of its anti-war message.
protest • bruce springsteen • springsteen • politics • political • we shall overcome
Tibetans Protest in Kathmandu
Tibetan monks, refugees and supporters gather in front of the Chinese Embassy in Kathmandu to protest China's violent crackdown in Tibet.
protest • tibet • tibetans • tibetans in nepal • violence in tibet • china
Tibetan monks, refugees and supporters gather in front of the Chinese Embassy in Kathmandu to protest China's violent crackdown in Tibet.
protest • tibet • tibetans • tibetans in nepal • violence in tibet • china
A Writer's Protest
Amitav Ghosh, the eminent Indian author, protests the idea of Commonwealth literature in a unique way.
protest • commonwealth • literature
Amitav Ghosh, the eminent Indian author, protests the idea of Commonwealth literature in a unique way.
protest • commonwealth • literature
Armed in Protest
Looking at changes in behavior during times of war - not this one - but it certainly could be. And I speak not of ordinary adult citizens. After all, students are people too....
protest • united states supreme court • first amendment
Looking at changes in behavior during times of war - not this one - but it certainly could be. And I speak not of ordinary adult citizens. After all, students are people too....
protest • united states supreme court • first amendment
Getting Involved: My first protest
In September, I joined my first anti-globalization protest during my semester in Spain. It really intiated my political thoughts.
protest • spain • globalization • imf • world bank • third world
In September, I joined my first anti-globalization protest during my semester in Spain. It really intiated my political thoughts.
protest • spain • globalization • imf • world bank • third world
Protest, Party, or ?
Tear gas, not trade agreements, grabbed the headlines during last weekend's Summit of the Americas.
protest • canadian politics • protests • summit of the americas • quebec city • government
Tear gas, not trade agreements, grabbed the headlines during last weekend's Summit of the Americas.
protest • canadian politics • protests • summit of the americas • quebec city • government
Sorry, But I Have to Protest...
In theory, I’m all for fair trade over free trade. I’m all for social justice, and human rights, and saving the environment, and any number of liberal, bleeding heart causes. I believe strongly in the right to free speech and the right to assemble. But I also have to get to work tomorrow.
protest • protests • imf • world bank • washington dc
In theory, I’m all for fair trade over free trade. I’m all for social justice, and human rights, and saving the environment, and any number of liberal, bleeding heart causes. I believe strongly in the right to free speech and the right to assemble. But I also have to get to work tomorrow.
protest • protests • imf • world bank • washington dc
The Peace Protest
A brief explination about the experience,for the Author and daughter, of attending a Peace Protest in New Zealand.
protest • peace • protest • christchurch • war • iraq
A brief explination about the experience,for the Author and daughter, of attending a Peace Protest in New Zealand.
protest • peace • protest • christchurch • war • iraq
The US/Vietnam Connection: Still a Point of Protest
This week when Vietnam's prime minister visited the US to be praised by the Bush administration, he was greeted with displays of that fine old American tradition the political protesters.
protest • us/vietnam trade deals • us/vietnam relations • human rights in vietnam
This week when Vietnam's prime minister visited the US to be praised by the Bush administration, he was greeted with displays of that fine old American tradition the political protesters.
protest • us/vietnam trade deals • us/vietnam relations • human rights in vietnam
A David vs. Goliath Story
Multinational corporation tries to shut down a protest site.
protest • mac • tools • stanley • protest • complaint
Multinational corporation tries to shut down a protest site.
protest • mac • tools • stanley • protest • complaint
An Update on Iran
Here is an update on what is happening in Iran on the eve of Mohammad El Baradei's visit as well as the anniversery of violent student protests four years ago. Also covered is the latest about the missile test Iran just completed.
protest • iaea • mohammad el baradei • iran • ayatollah • missile
Here is an update on what is happening in Iran on the eve of Mohammad El Baradei's visit as well as the anniversery of violent student protests four years ago. Also covered is the latest about the missile test Iran just completed.
protest • iaea • mohammad el baradei • iran • ayatollah • missile
Bringing on the Blackout
Can fans bring enlightenment to 20th Century Fox by letting their sites go dark?
protest • bringers • blackout • fans • campaign • activism
Can fans bring enlightenment to 20th Century Fox by letting their sites go dark?
protest • bringers • blackout • fans • campaign • activism
Cover-Up in Iran: The Zahra Kazemi Story
Zahra Kazemei was an unfortuante victim of Iranian "justice". Her mysterious death has hopefully opened eyes around the world and forced people to take a long hard look at Iran's human rights record.
protest • zahra kazemi • iran • canada • mohammad khatami • human rights
Zahra Kazemei was an unfortuante victim of Iranian "justice". Her mysterious death has hopefully opened eyes around the world and forced people to take a long hard look at Iran's human rights record.
protest • zahra kazemi • iran • canada • mohammad khatami • human rights
Get up, stand up, get locked up - Democracy US-style
A particpants' account of what happens when asserting democractic rights in the USA today.
protest • democracy • detention • usa • bush • repression
A particpants' account of what happens when asserting democractic rights in the USA today.
protest • democracy • detention • usa • bush • repression
Groundswell
Recent events in the Middle East give rise to cautious optimism, except for the thugs running those countries threatened by the experience.
protest • assad • lebanon • iraq • harari • syria
Recent events in the Middle East give rise to cautious optimism, except for the thugs running those countries threatened by the experience.
protest • assad • lebanon • iraq • harari • syria
Hacktivism: who is saving whom, and from what?
The FBI’s National Infrastructure Protection Center or NIPC recently warned of more attacks on Web sites in the U.S. and around the world, especially those making political or social statements. Hacktivists, however, point to the more serious threat of state-sanctioned censorship that shuts off Web users from important sources of information.
protest • protest • activism • hacktivism • fbi • security
The FBI’s National Infrastructure Protection Center or NIPC recently warned of more attacks on Web sites in the U.S. and around the world, especially those making political or social statements. Hacktivists, however, point to the more serious threat of state-sanctioned censorship that shuts off Web users from important sources of information.
protest • protest • activism • hacktivism • fbi • security
Humphrey Bogart: An American Icon
Humphrey Bogart could very well have been the hardest working man in show business. He diligently starred in almost twenty movies until his big break in "The Petrified Forest" in 1935. From then on he became one of Hollywood's favorite heroes.
protest • humphrey bogart • lauren bacall • star • huac protest • casablanca
Humphrey Bogart could very well have been the hardest working man in show business. He diligently starred in almost twenty movies until his big break in "The Petrified Forest" in 1935. From then on he became one of Hollywood's favorite heroes.
protest • humphrey bogart • lauren bacall • star • huac protest • casablanca
If They Want Us Out of Vieques...
What do we do if we can't use Vieques? It's time for a rant...
protest • us navy • navy • vieques • puerto rico • target range
What do we do if we can't use Vieques? It's time for a rant...
protest • us navy • navy • vieques • puerto rico • target range
July 9th in Iran: An Uneventful Day
The much anticipated protests that were thought to be coming for July 9th to mark an important anniversery in Iran never happened on a grand scale. Why? What was the outcome of the IAEA directors visit to Iran?
protest • international atomic energy agency • iran • khatami • el baradei • nuclear
The much anticipated protests that were thought to be coming for July 9th to mark an important anniversery in Iran never happened on a grand scale. Why? What was the outcome of the IAEA directors visit to Iran?
protest • international atomic energy agency • iran • khatami • el baradei • nuclear
Newsflash - Killing of Democracy in Ethiopia !!
Struggle for democracy in Ethiopia being crushed by Government violence.
protest • democracy • ethiopia • elections • peace • violence
Struggle for democracy in Ethiopia being crushed by Government violence.
protest • democracy • ethiopia • elections • peace • violence
Out of Nigeria - or Who Wants to be Miss World?
It was a nightmare waiting to happen. An international beauty pageant in a country with more internal crises than it can sort out equals a sure ticket to a public riot. Add to that the assertion that the Prophet Mohammed would marry one of the contestants, and the result is a Miss World crowned in London, not Nigeria.
protest • miss world 2002 • international contests • protests at international competitions
It was a nightmare waiting to happen. An international beauty pageant in a country with more internal crises than it can sort out equals a sure ticket to a public riot. Add to that the assertion that the Prophet Mohammed would marry one of the contestants, and the result is a Miss World crowned in London, not Nigeria.
protest • miss world 2002 • international contests • protests at international competitions
Scotland During The French Revolution (Part Two)
The urbanisation and industrialisation of Scotland as capitalist ideas become popular. The consequent growth of a class war and political reform movements, dealt with ruthlessly by the government.
protest • capitalism • industrialisation • urbanisation • revolution • reform
The urbanisation and industrialisation of Scotland as capitalist ideas become popular. The consequent growth of a class war and political reform movements, dealt with ruthlessly by the government.
protest • capitalism • industrialisation • urbanisation • revolution • reform
Taking Back Public Education
Defending the rights and safety of our children in public school, a sensible solution to high tuition costs in private school.
protest • public school • protest • problems • solutions • tuition
Defending the rights and safety of our children in public school, a sensible solution to high tuition costs in private school.
protest • public school • protest • problems • solutions • tuition
The Father of the American Revolution -- Part Two
The Making of Samuel Adams
protest • adams • samuel • taxes • sugar • stamp
The Making of Samuel Adams
protest • adams • samuel • taxes • sugar • stamp
The G8 Summit: A Win-win for Police and Protestors
Both police and activists come up with winning strategies during the 2002 G8 Summit, held June 26 – 27 in Alberta’s Kananaskis Country.
protest • g8 summit protests kananaskis canadian government
Both police and activists come up with winning strategies during the 2002 G8 Summit, held June 26 – 27 in Alberta’s Kananaskis Country.
protest • g8 summit protests kananaskis canadian government
The Mouse That Roared
Disney threatens lawsuit over protest.
protest • disney • lawsuit • environment • environmental • nature
Disney threatens lawsuit over protest.
protest • disney • lawsuit • environment • environmental • nature
Ukraine's Orange Revolution
Widespread electoral fraud in Ukraine's 2004 presidential election prompts a series of massive, peaceful protests and political events across the country.
protest • orange revolution • ukraine 2004 elections • ukraine presidential election • ukraine protests • ukraine political events
Widespread electoral fraud in Ukraine's 2004 presidential election prompts a series of massive, peaceful protests and political events across the country.
protest • orange revolution • ukraine 2004 elections • ukraine presidential election • ukraine protests • ukraine political events
Violence is for Cowards: Part 1 of 2
In part 1 of a 2 part series on violence I discuss the misguided approach of many of today's protestors, and how they are just pushing development and success further away.
protest • protests • violence • activisim
In part 1 of a 2 part series on violence I discuss the misguided approach of many of today's protestors, and how they are just pushing development and success further away.
protest • protests • violence • activisim
Activism in the Winter
For activists who live in colder climate, outdoor rallies and protests are not uncommon. Here are some suggestions for health and well-being.
protest • peace • rally • march • protest • iraq
For activists who live in colder climate, outdoor rallies and protests are not uncommon. Here are some suggestions for health and well-being.
protest • peace • rally • march • protest • iraq
Racism in Sports
The idea that we should take a stand against racism is obvious, but when and how are more difficult questions. What should you do if the rules in sport don't protect you?
protest • racism • soccer • sports • palestinian • protest
The idea that we should take a stand against racism is obvious, but when and how are more difficult questions. What should you do if the rules in sport don't protect you?
protest • racism • soccer • sports • palestinian • protest
Senior Women, Climbing Trees
Outdoor activist women in Berkeley, Calif.went to great lengths to halt destruction of trees
protest • environment • berkeley • activist • oak grove • oaks
Outdoor activist women in Berkeley, Calif.went to great lengths to halt destruction of trees
protest • environment • berkeley • activist • oak grove • oaks
Soweto Uprising Remembered
President Thabo Mbeki uses the anniversary of the Soweto Uprising to address the challenges that face this generation of South Africans.
protest • south africa • soweto • thabo mbeki • apartheid • soweto uprising
President Thabo Mbeki uses the anniversary of the Soweto Uprising to address the challenges that face this generation of South Africans.
protest • south africa • soweto • thabo mbeki • apartheid • soweto uprising
The Freedom Rides
Aboriginal activism of the sixties - this protest was a turning point in the dismantling of the infamous "White Australia Policy".
protest • charles perkins • freedom rides • moree freedom rides • nsw activism • aboriginal activism
Aboriginal activism of the sixties - this protest was a turning point in the dismantling of the infamous "White Australia Policy".
protest • charles perkins • freedom rides • moree freedom rides • nsw activism • aboriginal activism
Tibet On Fox
The recent coverage of the unrest in Tibet by Newscorp is another example of how Rupert Murdoch's media empire bends over backwards to support the Chinese Government.
protest • rupert murdoch • news corp • tibet • dalai lama • china
The recent coverage of the unrest in Tibet by Newscorp is another example of how Rupert Murdoch's media empire bends over backwards to support the Chinese Government.
protest • rupert murdoch • news corp • tibet • dalai lama • china
Toxic Waste Scandal in Ivory Coast
Seven people have died because of a toxic waste crisis in Abidjan. The catastrophe, unfortunately, mirrors the domestic affairs of the nation.
protest • ivory coast • toxic waste • laurent gbagbo • abidjan • trafigura beheer bv
Seven people have died because of a toxic waste crisis in Abidjan. The catastrophe, unfortunately, mirrors the domestic affairs of the nation.
protest • ivory coast • toxic waste • laurent gbagbo • abidjan • trafigura beheer bv
Martin Luther and the Reformation
The Protestant Reformation began in Germany, when Martin Luther posted his 95 Theses, calling for reform of the Christian Church.
protest • martin luther • protestant • protestantism • protestant reformation • christian church
The Protestant Reformation began in Germany, when Martin Luther posted his 95 Theses, calling for reform of the Christian Church.
protest • martin luther • protestant • protestantism • protestant reformation • christian church
Protests in Iran: The Start of the End of the Islamic Government?
This is an article about the effects that the protesting in Iran might have on the hardline Islamic Government. Also discussed are some of the current issues regarding Iran.
protest • iran • afghanistan • iraq • ayatollah • protests
This is an article about the effects that the protesting in Iran might have on the hardline Islamic Government. Also discussed are some of the current issues regarding Iran.
protest • iran • afghanistan • iraq • ayatollah • protests
Columbus Day Controversy
Non-aboriginal viewpoint - guest writer Nanette Croce explores Native American and Italo-American tensions around Columbus Day. Celebrating diversity or genocide?
protest • cristofero colombo • native american columbus day • columbus day protest • columbus genocide • columbus indians
Non-aboriginal viewpoint - guest writer Nanette Croce explores Native American and Italo-American tensions around Columbus Day. Celebrating diversity or genocide?
protest • cristofero colombo • native american columbus day • columbus day protest • columbus genocide • columbus indians
Numbarlie Marlu Men's Business
An open letter to all Aboriginal men, talking back to the slander of recent anti-Indigenous propaganda.
protest • men's business • numbarlie marlu • sam watson • aboriginal paedophile • aboriginal rape
An open letter to all Aboriginal men, talking back to the slander of recent anti-Indigenous propaganda.
protest • men's business • numbarlie marlu • sam watson • aboriginal paedophile • aboriginal rape