In a recurring scenario, activists partake in controversial expression that either critiques or disparages a religion. This often leads to global condemnation, outrage, and sometimes even violence or threats. Subsequently, parliamentarians, heads of state, and religious leaders advocate for legal changes to ensure punishment for such expression and to prevent it from happening again in …
Portland, Oregon, once a thriving city, has gained international notoriety as a haven of ruin. In the summer of 2020, the city witnessed over 100 consecutive nights of riots. Every federal and state building fell victim to attacks, forcing businesses to close or board up. Downtown became an apocalyptic wasteland, adorned with graffiti and plagued …
Reps. Justin Pearson and Justin Jones, Tennessee’s Democratic heroes known as the “Tennessee Three,” reclaimed their legislative seats on Thursday after being expelled for participating in a gun control protest on the House floor. Local officials reinstated them on an interim basis, and they successfully regained their positions through a special election. Both faced opponents …
Anheuser-Busch Inbev is experiencing the lingering effects of a marketing promotion involving Bud Light and transgender influencer Dylan Mulvaney. The brewing giant reported a 10.5% decrease in U.S. revenue in the April-to-June quarter, primarily due to a decline in Bud Light volume. This decline resulted in Bud Light losing its title as America’s best-selling beer …
A group of environmental activists has taken a creative and attention-grabbing approach to protest against Rishi Sunak’s plans for oil drilling expansion. Greenpeace UK successfully climbed onto the rooftop of the North Yorkshire mansion, valued at £2 million and registered as a Grade II listed building, and covered its facade with a large sheet of …
In a fossil fuels protest held in Sweden last month, 20-year-old climate activist Greta Thunberg was among those detained for obstructing traffic. According to local media, Thunberg and a dozen other participants stopped oil trucks from passing through the port city of Malmo on June 19. The police at the Reclaim the Future protest instructed …
Israel and France recently experienced mass protests, but there are clear and significant differences in how these demonstrations unfolded. In Israel, protests against proposed judicial reforms have been generally peaceful and orderly, with little to no violence. Despite the intense emotions involved, there have been no serious injuries or destruction of property. However, this could …
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu underwent an emergency heart procedure and is currently recovering in the hospital. While his doctors assure that the pacemaker implantation was successful and he is feeling fine, tensions are rising as opposition to the government’s judicial overhaul plan reaches new heights. Massive protests have been taking place for seven consecutive …
Thousands of individuals, primarily women, organized a massive sit-in protest in Manipur, a violence-stricken state in northeastern India. Their main demand was the immediate arrest of all individuals involved in a horrifying attack that took place in May. The attack involved the naked parade and molestation of two women, and the entire incident was captured …
A massive demonstration took place in Jerusalem on Saturday, with tens of thousands of protesters marching against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s controversial judicial overhaul. In a last-ditch effort, hundreds of thousands of Israelis also gathered in Tel Aviv and other cities to show their opposition. Meanwhile, more than 100 former security chiefs signed a …