protest incidents

Police are responding to a mass casualty incident in Waukesha, Wisconsin after a car plowed into a crowd of people during a holiday parade.

Politico: DeSantis asks protesters to stay out of Florida roads in reversal on anti-riot law I think he's created trouble for defending the new Florida law in court--despite hastily backing away from selective enforcement, he demonstrated how easy it is for selective enforcement to occur.

Public protests in Cuba, normally unthinkable, have erupted as widespread anger and frustration grows at the current situation. The Miami Herald reports: A 14-second video shows people marching in protest. Or05-7UyFG0 With a population of 11 million people -- thirty times smaller than the...

Patriot Front, an overtly fascist group that spun off Vanguard America after that name became too toxic after the murder of Heather Heyer in Charlottesville, held an unannounced march through the streets of Philadelphia over the 4th of July weekend. Philly did not take kindly to this fascist...

Watchdog report finds Park Police did not clear racial injustice protesters from Lafayette Park for Trump's visit to St. John's Church last June This is news to me. Ranb

There are proposals for a Covid Commission, modeled on the 9/11 Commission, and does anyone doubt that it would be a good idea? Is there yet, or will there be, a January 6 Commission? Again, does anyone doubt that it would be a good, a very good idea? And not directed by Henry Kissmyass...

I found this story interesting: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/sen-josh-hawley-s-wife-files-criminal-complaint-over-protest-outside-couple-s-washington-dc-home-report/ar-BB1dsfgi?ocid=msedgntp Summary: On January 4, protestors held a rally at the home of Senator Josh Hawley over his...

I thought we should have a dedicated thread for this.

NPR: Crowds Of Indian Farmers Gather For Days To Protest New Agriculture Laws They protested here in Bellevue and other places all over the country. It looks like there was a big protest in London as well. A few of my neighbors were miffed they blocked the freeway I-405) for a short period of...

The Usual suspects, including Alex Jones. https://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/fl-ne-proud-boys-leader-downplays-coup-20201112-hcwnvrdolfa4tkdwtk46cqgwaa-story.html I think the main aim of this is to provoke a response from counterdemonstrators, provoking violence. I hope the BLM and others will...

Is freedom of speech itself no longer acceptable in America? Conservatives staging free speech rally attacked by critics

https://twitter.com/DailyCaller/status/1284988892471599104 I'm a loyal Democrat but I don't understand why some people on the left seem to think that this sort of thing is acceptable. Nor why local politicians like mayors would allow their cities to be destroyed like this. This is obviously...

I can't verify the video, but if it's true - is this action constitutional? https://twitter.com/sparrowmedia/status/1283436911307218948 There seems no way of identifying the officers - no ID numbers that I could see, just "Police" patches.

Seattle has apparently ceded control of part of the city, now called the Capitol Hill Autonomous Zone (CHAZ) to the protestors. The NY Times was rapturous: City Journal was notably less glowing in their coverage: Well, nature abhors a vacuum. It's all kind of amusing to watch from afar...

After years of this, brought to our attention by the unbiased readers of news in this forum: Antifa Thug Breaks Leg of Opposing Demonstrator - Police Do Nothing Journalist attacked by violent mob He brought an American flag to protest fascism in Portland. Then antifa attacked him Antifa's...

The author quoted below is a Jewish critic of Israel and it's policies. She was protested by the BDS while hosting a panel on Anti-sematism. https://forward.com/opinion/433082/i-was-protested-at-bard-college-for-being-a-jew/ Here is her response at a later panel...

On Sept. 2 2019, President Trump is to visit Danmark. It will be a state visit with all the trimmings, like those of previous US Presidents. He might prepare for some demonstrations against him, however. Hans

Corruption. Arrests. Resignations. Possible impeachment proceedings. Vulgar and insulting text messages. It's quite a shocking political scandal. Massive protests held in Puerto Rico after governor refuses to step down 'He must resign': Thousands shut down Puerto Rico streets demanding Gov...

It's all going off in Hong Kong. I can't find a thread about it. Anyway, here's a journalist being supplied with essential protest kit by those that came better prepared: https://preview.redd.it/8cl1whsq13431.gif?format=mp4&612e525d Is it too much of a stretch to remember 1989 at this time?

Shortly after Trump won the election, and I was busy finding doomsday prep types to start hanging out with, I was with my friend who was getting married soon. He started talking about how he might have kids with his soon to be wife. I told him he was crazy to bring a kid into the world of Trump...

https://www.oregonlive.com/portland/index.ssf/2018/08/he_brought_an_american_flag_to.html And of course the Right is pointing to this as 'proof' that "they're all out to get ya"

BBC News: Pride in London sorry after anti-trans protest "Members of lesbian and feminist group Get The L Out demanded to march behind the rainbow flag, which marks the start of the event, organisers said. The group believes lesbian rights are attacked by the trans movement. Pride said...

So the NFL is going to start punishing players and teams that don't partake in mandatory political messaging before games. On social media conservatives are hailing the decision with comments that seem to best be summarized as "Yes, make them stand!" "Make them stand?" What is the point when...

Iranian cities hit by anti-government protests There are some direct reports on twitter showing chanters demanding the Mullahs leave the country. Calls for and end to Islamic rule and even shouts of Death to Rouhani. Unfortunately, as long as the armed forces side with the Mullahs, these...

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2017/nov/12/white-europe-60000-nationalists-march-on-polands-independence-day?CMP=fb_gu I'm shocked at the scale of this: 60,000 people. Things are getting really ugly in Europe.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-4912036/Trump-BOYCOTT-NFL-teams-players-won-t-stand-Anthem.html President Donald Trump has ratcheted up the national controversy over black National Football League players who refuse to stand while the U.S. National Anthem is played before games. "During...

http://money.cnn.com/2017/09/13/media/jemele-hill-espn-white-house/index.html ESPN Host Jemele Hill doesn't like Trump, and says so publicly. The White House responds with; I think this is just another example of the Trump administration shooting itself in the foot. Trump has all but said...

Below is a video that shows someone hitting the Dodge which struck other cars and demonstrators prior to the crash. Some are claiming this event caused the driver to accelerate out of fear leading to the accident. Unsurprisingly, this video only shows a few seconds, and no lead up; which leads...

Charlottesville: state of emergency declared amid violence before far-right rally https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2017/aug/12/virginia-unite-the-right-rally-protest-violence ETA: I hate you, autocorrect... (had to change hate from gate 2x as well)

And the best part is guess what he teaches: Ethics! What really happened is that 4chan crowd-sourced the identification and came up with the assailant's name (about a month before the arrest). The attacks were vicious and cowardly, and at least one--the one of the guy in the red...