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A black man stands in a crowd with his fist raised in the air.

The power of protest: Part I

Critical State

Critical State looks at the power of protest to lead to lasting change. According to new research by Omar Wasow, the power of protests to set agendas is high, it seems, but its power to persuade is limited.

Student protesters

Thai students defy their government’s protest ban to stand with Hong Kongers

Global Politics
A Brazilian policeman pulls a gun out of the window of a car during a June 23 protest against the World Cup on a street in São Paulo. Activists say the arrests of two men at those protests were trumped up by police.

Are Brazilian police framing anti-World Cup protesters?

Conflict & Justice

As Protests Continue in Brazil, One Student Leader Explains What’s Going On

Conflict & Justice

Intense Rioting and Unrest in Sweden

The World

From the Stadium to the Streets, Why a Soccer Riot has Turned Political

Sports

Anchor Marco Werman talks with journalist Magdi Abdelhadi in Cairo about ongoing violence in Egypt. The unrest was sparked off Wednesday night when a brawl after a soccer match in Port Said left 74 people dead.

Top of the Hour: Occupy Oakland Protesters Clash With Police, Morning Headlines

Thousands joined Occupy Oakland’s General Strike on Wednesday. The event during the day was mostly peaceful, but overnight, protesters began to clash with police. Tear gas was reportedly used to  disperse crowds, and as many as 40 people were arrested.  

New Austerity Measures Spark Protests in Greece

Massive labor strikes have turned violent in Greece as thousands of  protesters  have clashed with police in the streets of Athens.  The demonstrators are protesting against proposed austerity measures that would lay off more than 30,000 public sector workers while cutting pensions and salaries for those left with jobs. The Greek Parliament will vote on the final austerity […]

Top of the Hour: Riots Spread Across UK, Morning Headlines

After three nights of rioting and looting, London was quiet last night thanks to the presence of 16,000 additional police officers. Virtually every other major British city saw some sort of violence last night, including Manchester and Birmingham.

UK Riots — Live Updates from the BBC

Live Updates from the BBC Riots in London and around the United Kingdom have resulted in widespread looting and buildings that have been set on fire. Dozens of people were left homeless following rioting in Tottenham on Saturday after a peaceful demonstration over the death of a man who was shot by police turned violent. […]