Tag: democratic protest

Free speech target or terrorist gang? The story of Palestine Action and the plan to ban it

It started as a group of activists on a budget – now it could be banned under terrorism laws. But were lobbyists behind the proposed ban? Haroon Siddique Legal affairs correspondent If this interview had taken place in a week’s time, Huda Ammori might have been arrested. If this interview had been published in a week’s… Read More Free speech target or terrorist gang? The story of Palestine Action and the plan to ban it

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After Singer Neha Singh Rathore, FIR Against Dr. Medusa Over Posts on Pahalgam Attack

Both the FIRs, against folk singer Neha Singh Rathore and Dr. Medusa, have been lodged under multiple charges including “endangering the sovereignty, unity and integrity of India” New Delhi: The Uttar Pradesh police have registered an FIR against folk singer Neha Singh Rathore under multiple charges including “endangering the sovereignty, unity and integrity of India”. Shortly… Read More After Singer Neha Singh Rathore, FIR Against Dr. Medusa Over Posts on Pahalgam Attack

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Jeff Bezos alters Venice wedding plans after threat of inflatable crocodiles

NB: Truth be told the happy couple look like inflatable crocs themselves. DS Angela Giuffrida in Venice Campaigners in Venice have claimed victory after Jeff Bezos was reportedly forced to change the venue for his wedding celebrations in the city as his guests started arriving on Tuesday for the three-day jamboree. The main reception for the wedding of Bezos… Read More Jeff Bezos alters Venice wedding plans after threat of inflatable crocodiles

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Seyla Benhabib: Breaking Silence, Hannah Arendt, and Martin Luther King

“If America’s soul becomes totally poisoned, part of the autopsy must read Vietnam” – M. L. King “Civil disobedience arises when a significant number of citizens have become convinced either that the normal channels of change no longer function, and grievances will not be heard or acted upon, or that, on the contrary the government… Read More Seyla Benhabib: Breaking Silence, Hannah Arendt, and Martin Luther King

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Japanese Protest Art in the 1950’s: the forgotten reportage painters

Linda Hoaglund NB: The artwork here has an ominous, surreal beauty; and it touches the soul. To me, it reflects what is happening in Gaza today, where ordinary people are burnt like grass and the world looks away. Hiroshi is now 92 years old, and was 12 when the firebombing destroyed Hamamatsu, his native town.… Read More Japanese Protest Art in the 1950’s: the forgotten reportage painters

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Why the Response to Rahul Gandhi’s Accusation of a Stolen Election Is Less Than Convincing

It is necessary to see how news media has responded to the opposition leader’s article and how soon. Prem Shankar Jha It has taken the Election Commission four months to respond to opposition leader Rahul Gandhi’s first disturbing accusation at a press conference in February – that the Commission had somehow managed not to notice that there were… Read More Why the Response to Rahul Gandhi’s Accusation of a Stolen Election Is Less Than Convincing

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Jailed Hong Kong democracy activist Joshua Wong hit with new charges

Wong accused of conspiracy in move rights groups condemn as ‘outrageous’ attempt to keep influential dissident imprisoned Helen Davidson in Taipei Jailed pro-democracy activist Joshua Wong has been hit with further national security charges, a move rights groups said showed the Hong Kong government was trying to keep dissidents behind bars for as long as possible. Wong, a well-known… Read More Jailed Hong Kong democracy activist Joshua Wong hit with new charges

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