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Just Stop Oil Ends Protests After Achieving Policy Goal

Just Stop Oil, a UK climate activist group, ended its disruptive protests after achieving its goal of preventing new oil and gas licenses, which is expected to keep four billion barrels of oil under the North Sea; however, the group's low public support and increased police powers to manage protests...

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ITU Students Stage Boycott Cafe to Protest Mayor's Arrest

Istanbul Technical University students launched a "boycott cafe" on April 15th to protest the arrest of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, combining daily brand boycotts with weekly general boycotts to exert economic pressure.

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Extinction Rebellion Blockade Causes Traffic Chaos in The Hague

On January 27, 2024, Extinction Rebellion blocked the A12 highway in The Hague, resulting in widespread traffic disruption and numerous arrests by police; this mirrors a January 11th protest with over 700 arrests, motivated by the government's perceived inaction on climate change.

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Surge in Minor Lawlessness Reflects Deepening Societal Issues in Greece

Greece is experiencing a rise in minor lawlessness, including reckless driving, vandalism, and fare evasion, linked to economic hardship, distrust in institutions, and a decline in civic order.

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WWII Spy Manual Offers Surprisingly Relevant Lessons for Modern Activism

A newly published book on WWII British SOE training manuals reveals surprisingly relevant insights into modern activism, contrasting effective action-driven propaganda with ineffective symbolic protests, highlighting the timeless need for impactful strategies against perceived threats to democracy, ...

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Just Stop Oil Ends Disruptive Protests, Shifts to New Climate Activism Strategy

The climate group Just Stop Oil is ending its three-year campaign of disruptive protests, claiming success in influencing government policy and preventing billions of barrels of oil extraction, but citing increasingly harsh laws and the need for a new strategy to address global warming and corporate...

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Mass Refusal of Service by Israeli Reservists

Over 100,000 Israeli reservists have refused service following the October 7, 2023, Hamas attack, the largest such refusal in decades, due to ethical concerns about the war's conduct, the risk to hostages, and the government's actions.

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Extinction Rebellion Blocks The Hague Highway, Leading to Numerous Arrests

On January 24, 2024, Extinction Rebellion blocked the A12 highway in The Hague, resulting in numerous arrests, significant traffic disruptions, and the highway's closure for several hours before reopening around 4:30 PM. The protest, similar to a January 11th event, involved approximately 500 people...

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Freedom Convoy Organizers Found Guilty of Mischief in Ottawa

In February 2022, Tamara Lich and Chris Barber, key organizers of Canada's "Freedom Convoy" protests against COVID-19 vaccine mandates, were found guilty of mischief in Ottawa for their roles in the three-week-long demonstration that caused significant disruption to the city and led to the invocatio...

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Berlin's Görlitzer Park Fence Project Faces Protest Threats

In Berlin, the "Görli 24/7" initiative is threatening construction firms involved in building a nighttime fence around Görlitzer Park, delaying a project by the Senate to curb crime and drug dealing, with a May 1st protest planned.

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Diversified Resistance to Trump Administration Surges in the US

The US is witnessing a surge in protests and economic noncooperation against the Trump administration, exceeding 2017 levels and employing strategies similar to past successful democracy movements.

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Just Stop Oil Ends Disruptive Protests, Claims Policy Victory

The U.K. climate group Just Stop Oil announced it will end its disruptive protests by the end of April, claiming success in influencing government policy to halt new oil and gas exploration despite facing significant public criticism and legal repercussions.

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