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BREAKING: Man accused of throwing sandwich at federal officer found not guilty
MSNBC· 2025-11-06 21:38
Breaking news. >> Yes. >> DC Sandwich Guy >> acquitted. >> Acquitted. Why? >> Well, I think one of the things that was >> Remind us who DC Sandwich Guy is. >> DC Sandwich Guy is an Air Force veteran who in order to protest what was going on with ICE and CBT CBP, I'm sorry, the Border Patrol um on DC streets was uh charged with throwing a sandwich at a border patrol officer >> at point blank range. at point blank range. According to the US attorney's office, originally they tried to charge him with a felony. ...
Rachel Maddow: Why protesting against authoritarians matters
MSNBC· 2025-10-28 04:43
Importance of Protest in Authoritarian Systems - Protest is crucial for maintaining sanity and exercising rights, which authoritarian leaders aim to suppress [1][2] - Protests challenge the image of authoritarian leaders as all-powerful, highlighting their dependence on others [3][4] - Public pressure through protest can influence companies and institutions to resist authoritarian demands, impacting their reputation and bottom line [7][9][10] Impact on Corporate Behavior - Companies face reputational and financial risks when aligning with authoritarian actions against public interest and American values [10] - Public scrutiny and potential boycotts can deter companies from participating in actions like deportation flights [9] - Corporations should be aware of the potential cost to their reputation when they act against American values [10] Examples of Resistance - The public reaction against Trump's immigration policies in Chicago demonstrates the potential for large-scale community resistance [12] - Maryland's governor faces public accountability regarding contracts with companies involved in controversial activities [11]
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The Economist· 2025-10-27 18:20
Quirky pictures from Portland and elsewhere are part of the iconography of protest: scenes in which the peaceful face down the mighty, often alone https://t.co/dIUInU7bWx ...
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The Economist· 2025-10-26 23:00
At its best, protest is a kind of art, framing its messages in street theatre and visual tableaux. This art form has its own motifs and canonical images—and it is flourishing https://t.co/rbRDbuOe1rPhoto: Getty Images https://t.co/TvTYb4cCyS ...
Border Patrol commander appears to throw tear gas at protestors
NBC News· 2025-10-25 14:08
Based on the provided content, it's difficult to extract industry-specific insights as the text appears to be dialogue snippets lacking context Societal Commentary - The dialogue expresses sentiments of exclusion and othering, questioning the belonging of certain individuals or groups within the American identity [1] - The dialogue highlights potential accusations or stereotypes associated with the targeted group, such as being labeled as "terrorizers" or "traffickers" [1] - The phrase "Where is my people" suggests a sense of displacement and a search for community or belonging [2]
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The Economist· 2025-10-24 18:20
At its best, protest is a kind of art, framing its messages in street theatre and visual tableaux. This art form has its own motifs and canonical images—and it is flourishing https://t.co/d78kcm2rPP ...
'No Kings Alliance' launches in wake of massive nationwide protests as movement's next step
MSNBC· 2025-10-22 04:22
Okay, by now you've seen the striking images. Massive crowds marching in no kings rallies through some of America's largest cities like New York, Chicago, Boston, and Los Angeles. And also in deep red Republican areas like Valley City, North Dakota, where Trump won by 35 points. In Morgan, North Carolina, where Trump won by 41 points, in Durant, Oklahoma, where Trump won by 58 points and in Gunersville, Alabama, where Trump won by 72 points.Now, across the country, organizers estimate 7 million people turne ...
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BBC News (World)· 2025-10-21 12:34
Madagascar Gen Z protesters angry at choice of new PM https://t.co/YBiSXEii6Y ...
Maddow: 'No Kings' protests send message to Trump from EVERY state in the nation
MSNBC· 2025-10-21 06:03
People showed up to protest against Trump everywhere. Not just in all 50 states, but in every state. Multiple, sometimes dozens, sometimes hundreds of protests.Start in the great state of Alabama. At least 15 no kings protests all around the state of Alabama. People protested at the foot of the Edund Pettis Bridge in Selma.They protested in Oxford, Alabama. Hundreds of people turned out there. In Montgomery, they marched from Riverfront Park.Here's a look at the crowds that turned out in Huntsville, Alabama ...
There’s Nothing More Patriotic Than Dissent. Don’t Let Anyone Tell You Otherwise
MSNBC· 2025-10-19 18:54
Ahead of October 18th's more than 2,700 no Kings rallies across the nations, uh, Republicans attempted to control that narrative, trying desperately to rebrand the nationwide protest against President Trump's policies, not just as unamerican, but as anti-American. I encourage you to watch, we call it the the Hate America rally that will happen Saturday. Let's see who shows up for that.I bet you see pro- Hamas supporters. I bet you see Antifa types. I bet you see the Marxist in full display.The people who do ...