The day of President Joe Biden’s presidential inauguration, Jan. 20, has been known in the Portland protest community as J20 since 2016 when former President Donald Trump was sworn in….
Chilean students occupy ministry of education, call for education reform
Secondary students in Chile occupied the Ministry of Education on Jan. 4, a continuation of the ongoing struggle for education reform in the country. Opposing a new university entrance exam…
Proposed French bill provokes controversy over repression of freedoms
France’s new global security bill—passed by the National Assembly on Nov. 24—sparked nationwide protests for the controversial Act 24 that would create a new criminal offense for publishing images of…
Protests in Thailand turn violent following parliament decision
Thailand’s recent parliament vote on possible reforms to the constitution resulted in thousands of protests across the country, according to CNN. Parliament voted on seven motions that would create…
On Election Night, activists march for Black liberation
While the country sat on the edge of its collective seat watching election results start to come in on Nov. 3, a very large crowd gathered at Revolution Hall in…
Court ruling on abortions leads to protests in Poland
Following a high court ruling on Oct. 23 that would create an almost total ban on abortions, thousands have taken to the streets of Poland. The court ruled that…
Anti-French demonstrations continue in majority Muslim countries
French President Emmanuel Macron’s vow to protect the right to caricature prophet Muhammad has led to protests by tens of thousands of Muslims in Pakistan, Lebanon and elsewhere, according to…
Police killing of Black man brings mourning and protest to Washington community
Kevin Peterson Jr, a 21-year-old Black man, was shot and killed by Clark County Sheriff’s office Thursday evening in Hazel Dell, a small community north of Vancouver, WA. Hundreds of…
Colombian protests culminate in national strike
After three days of protests against the government in Colombia’s capital, Bogotá, thousands of Indigenous people, teachers, students and union members participated in a national strike on Oct. 23. …
Protesters break into CPSO building
Protesters broke into the Campus Public Safety Office (CPSO) and shattered windows at Cramer Hall around 9 p.m. Monday night, as reported by KOIN news. The group traveled west across…
Philippine government criticized following the death of political activist’s infant
Human rights groups in the Philippines rallied against government authorities over the rulings on and treatment of detained activist Reina Mae Nasino and her deceased infant, River Emmanuel Nasino. …