Millions March in France

Staff / Truthdig Oct 17, 2010 In demonstrations across France, protesters have marched repeatedly against plans by the Sarkozy government to cut social programs and hike the retirement age as short-term budget woes have given the center-right president the opportunity to push through neoliberal reforms. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Thai Government Says Order Has Been Restored

Staff / Truthdig May 21, 2010 The Thai government announced that it has retaken control of the country after several weeks of bloody anti-government demonstrations that paralyzed Bangkok and created a deep political rift within Thai society. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Anyone for a Little Immigration Reform?

Staff / Truthdig Mar 19, 2010 Congress is expected to vote on health care reform this weekend, so what'll all those senators and representatives have to busy their idle hands with next? Giving Wall Street the what for? Not likely. Well, how about a big debate on immigration? Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Nine Protesters Dead in Tehran

Staff / Truthdig Dec 27, 2009 At least nine protesters, including the nephew of Iran's opposition leader Mir Houssein Mousavi, were killed as demonstrators in Tehran continued the civil unrest that began a week ago in honor of the death of dissident Grand Ayatollah Hossein Ali Montazeri. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Soda, Fat and You

Staff / Truthdig Dec 30, 2008 New York Health Commissioner and aspiring prop comic Richard Daines, M.D., defends his governor's proposed obesity tax with this hokey yet alarming demonstration. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Anti-Prop. 8 Protests Around the Country

Staff / Truthdig Nov 16, 2008 On Saturday, people took to the streets all around the U.S. to protest the passage of California's Proposition 8 and to show their support for same-sex marriage. We've compiled 40 of our favorite photos from Spokane to Houston to New York City. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Gays and Friends Take Over America on Saturday

Staff / Truthdig Nov 14, 2008 If you're looking for an opportunity to support the well-dressed and maritally oppressed, you're about to get your chance. On Saturday, protesters will take to the streets all across this great, if slightly homophobic, nation to take a stand for equality. Find out where to go here. And for inspiration, we turn to Andrew Sullivan. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Over 300 Arrested at RNC

Staff / Truthdig Sep 3, 2008 Beginning Saturday with a guns-drawn assault on a protester meeting space and continuing through the weekend with raids on houses of known activists in St. Paul, Twin Cities police have arrested over 300 anti-RNC demonstrators. At least 120 of them are accused of felonies, including trumped-up "conspiracy to riot" charges. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Protesters Razz Bush at July 4 Event

Staff / Truthdig Jul 5, 2008 When President Bush took to the podium on July 4 to speak at a naturalization ceremony at Thomas Jefferson's Monticello home, there were some in the crowd besides those gathered to be sworn in as American citizens. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Dalai Lama Shows Support for Olympics

Staff / Truthdig Apr 10, 2008 Speaking from Japan, the Dalai Lama told reporters that he has supported the Beijing Olympics "right from the beginning," but that protesters have a right to voice themselves. His government in exile, however, released a statement in opposition to the demonstrations that have followed the Olympic torch. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Protesters Set Fire to U.S. Embassy in Belgrade

Staff / Truthdig Feb 22, 2008 A demonstration of about 150,000 people near the American Embassy in Belgrade turned riotous Thursday when protesters opposed to Kosovo's bid for independence from Serbia stormed the embassy and set fire to its façade. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

U.S. Envoy in Burma: ‘Where Are the Monks?’

Staff / Truthdig Oct 3, 2007 Burma's military government has intensified its crackdown on pro-democracy demonstrators, abducting people from their homes in the middle of the night. U.S. Embassy personnel have found some Buddhist monasteries completely deserted while others have been closed off by soldiers. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )