Five Afghan women reflect on the anniversary of the U.S. withdrawal.
Tag Archives: Demonstrations, Protests and Riots
How Sri Lankans Rose Up to Dethrone a Dynasty
An army of nuns, farmers and middle-class professionals felt a duty to save their virtually bankrupt nation. But their fight is far from over.
I Was Injured by a White Supremacist in Charlottesville. Strangers Lifted Me Up.
Since the attack in Charlottesville, I’ve relied heavily on my community in my journey toward healing.
Hey Hey! Ho Ho! These Climate Activists Get Paid to Go.
Some environmental protesters are earning salaries from new nonprofit groups that believe taking it to the streets is more important than ever.
The Marcos Family Gets Star Treatment in a New Philippines Film
A big-budget production depicts the family as victims of a political vendetta, a popular narrative during the recent presidential election in the Philippines.
Manchin’s Donors Include Pipeline Giants That Win in His Climate Deal
The controversial Mountain Valley Pipeline is one of several projects the senator has negotiated major concessions for, benefiting his financial supporters.
How Some Parents Changed Their Politics in the Pandemic
They were once Democrats and Republicans. But fears for their children in the pandemic transformed their thinking, turning them into single-issue voters for November’s midterms.
Among Pro Athletes, Bill Russell Was a Pioneering Activist
Russell marched with the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., spoke out against segregation in Boston public schools and backed Muhammad Ali in his opposition to the Vietnam War.
We Are Living in Richard Nixon’s America, and Trump Wants to Keep Us There
Remember when there was talk of Joe Biden as a transformational figure?
Followers of Iraqi Cleric Occupy Parliament Again, Demanding Reforms
Unable to form a government 10 months after elections, Iraq has been roiled by the street protests of the nationalist cleric Moktada al-Sadr, who withdrew from the government but again seeks to influence it.
Palestinian Flags Aren’t Illegal in Israel. They Still Get Torn Down.
Israeli police, lawmakers and settlers are increasingly targeting the flag, which Palestinians say is a broader attack on their identity.
In Compromise, the Climate Left May Be Vindicated
The Manchin-Schumer bill may well prove inadequate. It also represents a generational achievement.
Women, the Game Is Rigged. It’s Time We Stop Playing by the Rules.
It’s hard to ignore the fact that empowerment feminism hasn’t really delivered on its promises.
In Monkeypox, Gay Men Confront a Crisis With Echoes of the Past
Monkeypox has sparked frustration and anxiety among gay and bisexual men in New York, who remember mistakes and discrimination during the early years of the AIDS crisis.
Myanmar Military Executes Four Pro-Democracy Activists
They were the country’s first executions in more than 30 years. Daw Aung San Suu Kyi, the ousted civilian leader who was detained during last year’s coup, remains in prison.
Amid Sri Lanka’s Crisis, Cricket Carries On
The success of the men’s national team has offered solace to the country, and one fan called the players “brand ambassadors during this time of hardship.”
Bret Stephens: I Was Wrong About Trump Voters
They weren’t appalling. They were angry for a reason.
Ranil Wickremesinghe Elected President of Sri Lanka
Despite clamor for change amid the country’s economic collapse, Ranil Wickremesinghe, who is tied to the exiled former president, was elected by lawmakers to replace him.
How ‘Stop the Steal’ Captured the American Right
The movement to reinstate President Trump has gone far beyond him — and now threatens the future of American elections.
Chinese Banking Scandal Tests Faith in Communist Party’s Leadership
The disappearance of ordinary savers’ money, and the government’s seemingly indifferent response, could pose a major test for the Communist Party’s legitimacy.
Sri Lanka’s President Resigns After Months of Protest
President Gotabaya Rajapaksa of Sri Lanka submitted his resignation by email from Singapore.
Wake Up, Billionaires: The Occupiers Are Coming for the Hamptons
Along for an early morning “billionaire wake-up call” with protesters on Meadow Lane.
Sri Lanka Protesters Seek to Contain Chaos
Activists are trying to prevent the movement, which is growing frustrated with the leadership uncertainty, from helping tip the country into outright anarchy.
How Sri Lanka’s Economy Collapsed
Amid food and fuel shortages, a protest movement has pushed for the resignation of the president and others tied to his family’s political dynasty.
For New York’s Anti-Abortion Veterans, Roe’s Fall Is Not a Full Victory
Checking in with activists from sanctuary states who have spent more than 50 years fighting abortion.
Chaos Engulfs Sri Lanka as Protesters Demand Ouster of Interim Leader
President Gotabaya Rajapaksa fled, protesters angered by an economic meltdown overran the interim leader’s offices, and it was unclear who, if anyone, was in charge.
Sri Lanka’s Acting President Has a Complicated Political History
A prime minister six times over, Ranil Wickremesinghe’s leadership has been equated with Sri Lanka’s economic ambitions as well as its collapse.
Democrats Should Declare a Day of Abortion Rights
Declaring a national day for abortion rights would send a strong message.
Security Forces in China Attack Protesters Seeking Frozen Funds
After a rare mass demonstration, bank depositors demanding their money back were beaten, kicked to the ground and dragged away in the city of Zhengzhou.
A Year After Mass Protest, Cubans Face Stark Choice: ‘Prison or Exile’
Thousands of Cubans took to the streets last July protesting economic misery. A year later, hundreds are in jail and the financial crisis has only worsened.
Sri Lanka’s President Confirms Plan to Resign, Prime Minister’s Office Says
President Gotabaya Rajapaksa hasn’t been seen or heard from publicly since protesters stormed his official residence on Saturday. Questions loom about a power vacuum.
Embattled Leaders in Hiding, Sri Lankans Ask: What’s Next?
Protesters in Sri Lanka roamed the halls and grounds of power without challenge as they waited to see who would take the reins of their economically devastated country.
The Sunday Read: ‘The Rise and Fall of America’s Environmentalist Underground’
This year, one of the last fugitives of the Earth Liberation Front pleaded guilty to arson — at a moment when climate activists are again flirting with radical ideas.
Sri Lankan Protesters Wander Halls After President Flees
Hours after protesters took control the building, it has effectively become a free museum. People stream in and admire the art as Army guards quietly patrol the halls.
Brittney Griner’s Supporters Hold Steady After Guilty Plea
Griner, the W.N.B.A. star, pleaded guilty to drug charges in Russia on Thursday. But her supporters are still determined to fight to bring her home.
Body Camera Footage of Jayland Walker Shooting Raises Questions
Mr. Walker’s family urged calm as protests continued in Akron, Ohio.
Akron Police Officers Placed on Leave After Fatal Shooting of Jayland Walker
A lawyer for the family of the victim, Jayland Walker, said he was struck dozens of times. The Ohio city braced for protests as footage of the shooting is expected to be released Sunday.
Xi Jinping Tells a Muted Hong Kong That Political Power Is for Patriots
The Chinese leader’s first visit to the former British colony since a sweeping crackdown was a declaration of victory, an assertion of power and a warning to critics.
Biden Calls Supreme Court Ruling on Roe v. Wade ‘Outrageous Behavior’
The president also said for the first time that he supported ending the filibuster to codify the right to abortion.
‘Let the people in’
Trump and his top aides knew that the Jan. 6 rally was likely to turn violent.
Will the Jan. 6 Committee Finally Bring Down the Cult of Trump?
“I don’t f-ing care that they have weapons” — words that should jolt some of his faithful into deprogramming.
Lessons From the Terrible Triumph of the Anti-Abortion Movement
What pro-choice activists can learn from their enemies.
America Before and After Roe v. Wade
Three women lived through a time without Roe, and the early years after it. Their experiences working for abortion rights mimic the fight that continues today.
The Final Days of Mississippi’s Last Abortion Clinic
The Jackson Women’s Health Organization was at the center of the case that overturned Roe v. Wade. Already, supporters are planning new ways to help women in one of the poorest spots in the nation get access to abortions.
Pride March in New York Infused With New Sense of Urgency
The annual parade included joyous celebration, but the Supreme Court’s abortion ruling and the threat to gay rights cast an undeniable shadow.
Americans Face New Abortion Landscape in Wake of Roe Decision
Around the country, a patchwork of laws was taking hold amid protest and celebration.
In Ukraine and New York, Pride Must Get Political
The boundary between freedom and oppression is thin.
Shared Suffering
Ukrainians are trying to confront the war’s psychological wounds even as the battles wear on.
Celebrity Feminism Didn’t Save Roe v. Wade
How did modern feminism lose Roe v. Wade? An answer lies in Depp v. Heard.
New Brand of Activist Takes Aim at Ukraine War and Climate Crisis, Together
Led by young women from Eastern Europe, they are cornering Europe’s leaders and pressing them for a total energy embargo on Russia — to end the fighting and to save the planet.