American Protests are Weak

If you’re aware of current events, you’ve likely heard about the wild protests occurring worldwide, which began in France and Italy. Millions of people are upset with increased costs of living and good-for-nothing governments, and they expressed their anger by protesting wildly in the streets. You could see videos on the internet of SWAT teams […]

Over 100 Taken into Custody During Protest over Israeli PM’s UN Speech

On September 24th, 2026, more than 100 people were taken into police custody as protesters gathered near the United Nations to oppose Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s speech at the General Assembly. New York Councilmembers Chi Ossé and Alexa Avilés were among those detained during the arrests on First Avenue according to their spokespeople. The […]

Protests and Rallies Follow Nicolás Maduro’s Capture

Nicolás Maduro, president of Venezuela, was captured by the United States government on January 3, 2026. He has been held in New York City since landing on United States soil. Since his capture, we have seen two different groups outside the courthouse–those who disagree with his capture, and those celebrating the criminal charges being brought […]

Why Zohran Mamdani Will Be a Great Mayor

Let’s be real … the final results of the New York City mayoral race were not a shocker. Between Andrew Cuomo and Zohran Mamdani, the latter knocked it out of the park with better marketing and a clear vision. Cuomo has a history of controversies, most notably the sexual harassment allegation that led to his […]

Trump Defends Sending Troops to L.A. Protests

On Tuesday, President Donald Trump warned that any further protests against federal immigration enforcement could be met with “equal or greater force” than the roughly 4,000 National Guard personnel and 700 Marines currently stationed in Los Angeles. In response to Trump’s deployment of the National Guard, California Gov. Gavin Newsom says, “Democracy is under assault.” […]

Trump’s Bold Move in Los Angeles Raises Questions

After the recent detainment of dozens of people, Los Angeles citizens took to the streets in protest. Trump responded by sending national guard officers to the scene–a move that has provoked much controversy.  On Friday, June 6, a protesting crowd formed in LA’s Fashion District after Immigration and Customs Enforcement Agents arrived at an apparel […]

Protesters Tasered at Town Hall

Last Tuesday night was a hectic array of events when Majorie Taylor Greene’s town hall meeting was interrupted by protestors. About nine people were protesting, calling the republican a “terrorist,” waving signs and even chanting “Free Kilmar.” Police escorted six protestors but had to arrest three others. Two of the protesters were stunned with tasers […]

Hundreds Arrested in Turkey During Huge Protests 

An unexpected surge of unrest has arisen in Turkey after Ekrem İmamoğlu was arrested for corruption. Ekrem was announced as the opposing presidential candidate against the current president, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. On the same day as this announcement, Ekrem was charged and placed in a high-level prison, which led many to speculate that his arrest […]

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