Tag: Civil disobedience
Randy Kehler, Peace Activist Who Inspired Pentagon Papers Release, Dies at 80
Randy Kehler, a well-known peace activist, passed away at the age of 80 in his home in Shelburne Falls, Mass. His wife, Betsy Corner, revealed that the cause of his death was myalgic encephalomyelitis,...
Criminal Charges Filed Following Anti-Israel Rally; Some Misdemeanors Dismissed
Following the anti-Israel rally in the nation's capital on Wednesday, at least eight individuals are now facing federal criminal charges for their involvement in clashes with police. Notably, local prosecutors in Washington, D.C., have...
Protesters Release Insects at Watergate Hotel During Netanyahu Visit
Protesters have caused chaos at the Watergate Hotel in Washington, D.C., releasing insects in protest of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's visit to the city. Netanyahu was in D.C. to meet with lawmakers and...
Campus Protests: 3,100 Arrests, Many Charges Dropped
Pro-Palestinian demonstrations have sparked protests and encampments on college campuses nationwide, with over 3,100 arrests and detentions since April 18. The majority of individuals were charged with trespassing or disturbing the peace, while some...
Protesters Arrested in Kenya Over Finance Bill Tax Hikes
More than 200 protesters have been arrested in Kenya’s capital, Nairobi, in ongoing protests against proposed tax hikes in a finance bill that is due to be tabled in parliament. Civil society groups said...