Social Movements

In the last 15 minutes

Defeating dictatorship and resisting imperial interference: Dual challenges of Iran’s protest movement People's World19:24

In the last half-hour

Second Amendment activists sound alarm over gun control bills in Virginia Legislature The Washington Times19:15

In the last hour

We Need an Open Meeting in Boston for the Movements Against ICE and Defense of Venezuela The attack against Venezuela… Left Voice18:39

In the last 2 hours

Hugo Chavez and the fight against the system Socialist Worker18:33

What We’re Watching: Trump’s DOJ probes Fed’s Powell, Iran cracks down on protestors, Japan’s PM consider snap election GZERO Media18:29

Iran's rulers are more exposed than ever - protestors want them out of their lives Sky News18:06

The Demise of Conflict Studies Dissent Magazine18:03

In the last 4 hours

Dozens of NGOs in UK reject ‘dangerous’ proposal bringing more anti-protest powers Middle East Monitor16:13

Anti-Iran protesters try to attack driver after truck speeds through demonstration in Los… The Washington Times16:13

Solidarity protest held In Gaza for Palestinian prisoners Middle East Monitor (Video)15:43

In the last 6 hours

Artist Meets Archive Kicks Off Its Fifth Edition: Open Call For 2026/27 The Eye of Photography15:33

DHS limits lawmaker access to ICE facilities after Omar-led protest Fox News15:07

Funerals In Tehran For Protest Victims As Death Toll Rises Radio Free Europe15:05

Iran Says ‘Prepared for War’ as Alarm Grows Over Protest Toll The Globe Post14:47

Iran admits protest deaths, but claims situation "under total control" CBS News14:03

Trump threatens 'strong' military action as Iran protest deaths rise NPR13:38

In the last 8 hours

Truck drives into crowds at Iran protest in LA leaving one injured Sky News13:33

‘The best thing you can do is organise’: Protests break out over Ice murder Socialist Worker13:07

'Thirsty for freedom': What do we know about the protesters killed in Iran? ITV12:59

"File FIR Against Me Too": Delhi BJP vs AAP Over Atishi Video NDTV.com12:26

Outrage Over Renee Good’s Death: Minnesota Poet Responds To Chilling ICE Killings Outlook India12:06

All of the people, all of the time: Anti-racism in leadership conference 2026 The NHS Confederation (Press Release)11:55

Iranian leader, Trump trade threats as activists say protest deaths rising ABC News11:53

Earlier today

Scotland's papers: Waiting times woes and Iran protest deaths BBC07:40

George Floyd and Renee Good: Five years between Minneapolis videos, and confusion has increased Boston Globe06:19

Big budgets, social reforms, wage increases. A look at Murphy’s eight years in office NJ Spotlight06:14

George Floyd and Renee Good: 5 years between Minneapolis videos, and confusion has increased The Independent06:07

Video shows chaotic scene as U-Haul truck drives through LA protest Fox News04:32

Driver appears to ram U-Haul truck through crowd during Iran protest in Los Angeles Fox News04:27

Trump Says Iran Seeks Talks Amid US Military Threats, Rising Protest Death Toll Radio Free Europe03:54

Protesters try to attack driver after truck speeds through anti-Iran demonstration in Los Angeles Pittsburgh Post-Gazette02:57

Authorities investigate after truck appears to drive through LA protest Fox News02:10

More than 200 gather in State College to protest ICE after killing of Renee Good Centre Daily Times, Pennsylvania02:03

U-Haul drives into crowd at Los Angeles anti-Iranian regime protest ABC News02:02

U-Haul Drives Through Iran Protest in California NewsMax01:25

Wanda Sykes Is Protesting ICE at the Golden Globes with a 'Be Good' Pin: 'Just Awful What They're Doing to People' People01:20

Why Exactly Are They Protesting? RealClearPolicy00:58

At least 538 people killed in anti-government Iran protests, activists say ABC News00:30

Yesterday

Voting in phase two of Myanmar elections complete; Hearings begin into Rohingya genocide case… Democratic Voice of Burma23:50 11-Jan-26

Law enforcement and protestors square off in Minneapolis as tensions start to boil MS.Now23:48 11-Jan-26

Hundreds arrested at Palestine Action protest The Observer21:03 11-Jan-26

They Want You to “Quit Demonstrating” Mother Jones20:56 11-Jan-26

‘This fight is not over’: Abortion rights activist Julie Burkhart reacts to Wyoming Supreme Court ruling MS.Now20:26 11-Jan-26

Iran seeing ‘revolution’, not unrest, says Iranian-American activist Channel 420:04 11-Jan-26

In Minneapolis, George Floyd-era faith networks reignite after Renee Good's killing by ICE Religion News Service18:58 11-Jan-26

Death toll in crackdown on protests in Iran spikes to at least 538, activists say PBS Online18:04 11-Jan-26

David Marcus: Impeding federal law enforcement is not protest, it's just crime Fox News17:27 11-Jan-26

Scottish budget will see hard choices - Social Justice Secretary BBC17:24 11-Jan-26

UNRWA staff protest in Gaza against decision to dismiss 600 employees Middle East Monitor (Video)16:58 11-Jan-26

Iran Warns It Could Target U.S. Troops And Israel If U.S. Strikes, As Activists Say Death Toll… HuffPost (US)15:07 11-Jan-26

4 ways to empower students to spark social change The Conversation (Canada)14:26 11-Jan-26

Iran protests continue with 116 people killed, activists say ABC News14:10 11-Jan-26

Iran Protest Death Toll Rises as Alarm Grows over Crackdown 'Massacre' Asharq Al-Awsat13:34 11-Jan-26

'Jaw-dropping' SNP Minister boasts about how many Scots get benefits and says work Isn't best… Scottish Daily Express13:12 11-Jan-26

Religious Conservatives Should Take Back ‘Social Justice’ The Dispatch13:00 11-Jan-26

How Nairobi's street art is shaping social change and empowering youth Tuko News11:55 11-Jan-26

Florida black bear hunt exposes emotional divisions among animal rights activists, hunters WUSF Public Media11:06 11-Jan-26

Thousands protest ICE presence in Minneapolis and cities nationwide The Washington Post07:22 11-Jan-26

Ghosted for grammar and cheap whisky—how English, class decide who gets a date ThePrint05:08 11-Jan-26

Death Toll In Violence Surrounding Protests Challenging Iran's Theocracy Reaches 116, Activists … HuffPost (US)04:37 11-Jan-26

No Peace for ICE: Minneapolis Protests Trump’s War on Immigrants Minneapolis is now finishing day four of enormous… Left Voice03:42 11-Jan-26

Washington Post rips Chicago Teachers Union for pursuing social justice initiatives as students … Fox News03:40 11-Jan-26

More than 200 gather to protest ICE in State College after killing of Renee Good Centre Daily Times, Pennsylvania01:58 11-Jan-26

In the last 7 days

Protestors, Democrats speak out against Trump officials, ICE after deadly Minneapolis shooting MS.Now23:24 10-Jan-26

Protestors take to city streets across the country after tragic Minneapolis ICE-related killing MS.Now22:54 10-Jan-26

Protests in Iran reach 2-week mark as authorities intensify crackdown on demonstrators PBS Online22:13 10-Jan-26

Protesting ICE? Here's what to know. Daily Kos21:08 10-Jan-26

'Hundreds Of Gunshots': Witness Tells RFE/RL Of Iran Protest Violence Radio Free Europe (Video)20:34 10-Jan-26

The Roots of Rage The Independent Institute (Weblog)20:21 10-Jan-26

Hundreds rally in Stockholm to protest US policy in Venezuela, Israeli attacks on Gaza Middle East Monitor (Video)18:03 10-Jan-26

Mass anti-ICE, anti-war demonstrations planned across US The New Arab17:47 10-Jan-26

'ICE Out for Good': Rallies planned nationwide to protest 'horrific' ICE shooting The Raw Story16:49 10-Jan-26

Anti-ICE Mob Takes Protest Inside Minneapolis Hotels NewsMax16:39 10-Jan-26

Progressive sectors in the Dominican Republic support Venezuela Cuban News Agency16:04 10-Jan-26

Shamed Andrew 'plots tell-all memoir to paint himself as a #MeToo victim' The Mirror16:03 10-Jan-26

Protest against arrest of Venezuelan President held outside US consulate in Edinburgh The Scotsman15:47 10-Jan-26

Protests in Iran near the 2-week mark as authorities intensify crackdown on demonstrators The Washington Times14:40 10-Jan-26

Expert warns painting slain anti-ICE activist as ‘George Floyd 2.0’ will fail Fox News14:23 10-Jan-26

Palestinian Action hunger striker ‘deteriorating’ after 69-day protest The Independent13:28 10-Jan-26

Protests in Iran near 2-week mark as authorities intensify crackdown on demonstrators ABC News12:12 10-Jan-26

Iranians, defying lethal force, come out by the thousands to protest The Washington Post11:27 10-Jan-26

Liberal methods reach social justice faster than socialism: Minoo Masani ThePrint11:23 10-Jan-26

Is Dry January a modern temperance movement? BBC08:30 10-Jan-26

Trump says Ayatollah looking to flee and warns US will hit Iran hard The Independent08:20 10-Jan-26

Labour Party Reaffirms Commitment To National Devt Leadership, Nigeria07:11 10-Jan-26

Protest industry insider warns anti-ICE chaos backfires Fox News05:55 10-Jan-26

Keane warns Iranian regime to take Trump 'dead serious' on protest killing threat amid ongoing… Fox News02:46 10-Jan-26

Palestine Action activist on hunger strike for nearly 70 days 'deteriorating' Sky News02:15 10-Jan-26

After Australian literary festival drops Palestinian activist, citing Bondi massacre, dozens boycott in solidarity Jewish Telegraphic Agency23:39 9-Jan-26

Tense encounter unfolds as activist confronts Border Patrol during Fox News ride-along: 'Have a … Fox News23:17 9-Jan-26

Starmer speaks out over killing of Iran protestors The Independent22:45 9-Jan-26

Karnataka governor sends SC quota bill back to govt, seeks clarifications; also stalls assent… The Times of India22:42 9-Jan-26

5 things to know about woman’s arrest at Kalamazoo anti-ICE protest Kalamazoo Gazette, Michigan22:25 9-Jan-26

Vivek Ramaswamy’s old take on caste surfaces on Twitter after he quits social media The Times of India22:09 9-Jan-26

CNN Anchor Inhales ‘Something In The Air’ During ‘Intense’ Moment At Minneapolis Protest HuffPost (US)21:50 9-Jan-26

Mamdani Silent as Hamas Sympathizers Protest Outside a Queens Synagogue The New York Sun21:24 9-Jan-26

Masked agitator tells Laura Ingraham she’s 'getting paid right now' at anti-ICE protest Fox News20:44 9-Jan-26

SPLC Condemns DHS Secretary Noem Labeling Protestors as ‘Terrorists’ As ICE Continues Lawless Actions Southern Poverty Law Center20:34 9-Jan-26

Surveillance footage shows immigration activist blocking road before fatal ICE shooting Fox News20:14 9-Jan-26

Activist networks mobilize after ICE shooting Fox News19:51 9-Jan-26

‘Yankee Go Home’: How Venezuela’s greatest protest singer denounced US intervention The Real News Network19:29 9-Jan-26

Venezuela releases imprisoned political figures and activists, which Trump says U.S. requested PBS Online19:15 9-Jan-26

HELL'S KITCHEN to Present 'Legends of Gospel Week' Honoring Donald Lawrence and More Broadway World18:53 9-Jan-26

Venezuela Isn’t a Set of Talking Points — It’s a Country With a History Truthout18:21 9-Jan-26

1 arrested during protest against ICE held in Kalamazoo Kalamazoo Gazette, Michigan18:20 9-Jan-26

Rally in Rio recalls January 8, rejects amnesty for coup plotters Agencia Brasil16:49 9-Jan-26

Trump team hurls wild accusation against GOP former ally: 'May have tipped off protestors' The Raw Story15:54 9-Jan-26

Reza Pahlavi, the exiled son of Iran's last shah at centre of protest chants BBC13:34 9-Jan-26

Millions of Iranians take to the streets as protest death toll hits 42 Iran International13:09 9-Jan-26

Somber Minneapolis demonstrators protest fatal shooting of woman by ICE officer NPR12:53 9-Jan-26

Tax Reforms Act: Civil Society Groups Name Speaker Tajudeen Abbas Man Of The Year Independent Nigeria12:15 9-Jan-26

Impeachment: Don’t test Rivers people’s patience – Rights Group warns lawmakers Daily Post11:09 9-Jan-26

Hundreds in Somalia's capital protest Israel's recognition of breakaway territory of Somaliland The Independent10:40 9-Jan-26

Iran Witnesses Biggest Protests So Far As Demonstrators Change Tactics Radio Free Europe10:10 9-Jan-26

Television Academy Announces New Award Honoring Series That Have Had Sustained Cultural Impact MXDWN08:23 9-Jan-26

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