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Two Days After The Protest Shootings: What Now?

Jun 03, 2020
Another protest is planned tonight. 
 
Maybe less than a protest and more of a vigil.
 
Because it’s been almost two days since separate shootings Monday n
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No Major Incidents during Las Vegas Protest Tuesday Night

Jun 03, 2020

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Participants in a Las Vegas protest against the death of George Floyd while in Minneapolis police custody dispersed after a demonstration that lasted nearly five hours Tuesday night and was without major reported problems.

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One Man Dead, Police Officer Critically Injured -- Can We Change Without Violence?

Jun 02, 2020

The protesters kept coming; the police kept responding. Some protesters carried guns openly. Some not so open.

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Latino Group Holds Protest Against Racism

Jun 02, 2020

The Latino advocacy group Make the Road Nevada held small, peaceful protests in the Las Vegas Valley Monday.

The protesters condemned racism and asked for support for the Latino community as Nevada reopens, KLAS-TV reports.

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2 Las Vegas Shootings, 1 Officer Shot Amid Floyd Protests

Jun 02, 2020

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Authorities say an officer has been shot in Las Vegas and police have responded to another shooting as people protest the killings of black people by police.

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A man kneels as he confronts National Guard members guarding the area in the aftermath of a protest in Minneapolis.

What We're Reading About The Past Week Of Protests

Jun 02, 2020
Here are some of the most illuminating stories that we've read this week about the uprisings across the nation, and what brought the country to this moment.
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Protests over police treatment of black people have sparked concerns about the spread of COVID-19. Here, a protester marches Monday in Philadelphia with a cloth mask saying, "I can't breathe."

Anti-Racism Protests Versus COVID-19 Risk: 'I Wouldn't Weigh These Crises Separately'

Jun 01, 2020
"White supremacy is a lethal public health issue that predates and contributes to COVID-19," public health experts say in an open letter as large protests erupt in cities across the United States.
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Tear Gas, Rubber Bullets Used In Protests In Reno, Las Vegas

Jun 01, 2020

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Police in Las Vegas used tear gas and rubber bullets to disperse protesters late Sunday, ending a fourth night of protests of the death of a Minnesota man in police custody.
 

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The Las Vegas Protests: Will Anything Change?

Jun 01, 2020

A weekend of protests in Las Vegas, complete with hundreds of protesters and hundreds of police ended in tear gas and rubber bullets Sunday night on the Las Vegas Strip.

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A firework explodes by a police line as demonstrators gather to protest the death of George Floyd on Saturday near the White House in Washington.

Former NAACP Head Cornell Brooks Blames Derek Chauvin For Violence At Protests

May 31, 2020
"There would be no protests, there would be no demonstrations, had Derek Chauvin not killed George Floyd," former NAACP President Cornell Brooks tells All Things Considered.
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Police officers and protesters clash on Friday near CNN Center in Atlanta, in response to George Floyd's death in police custody in Minneapolis on Memorial Day.

Protests Spread Nationwide On Fourth Night After Minneapolis Death Of George Floyd

May 29, 2020
In most cases the demonstrations began peacefully, but as the day unfolded and night fell, they became increasingly violent.
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Protesters react in front of police as they gather in downtown Los Angeles on Wednesday to demonstrate after George Floyd, an unarmed black man, died while being arrested by a police officer in Minneapolis who pinned him to the ground with his knee.

PHOTOS: Protests Over George Floyd's Death Escalate Into Violence, Destruction

May 28, 2020
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz says he will defend the right to protest over George Floyd's death but urges peaceful demonstrations, saying, "It is how we express pain, process tragedy, and create change."
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The Coronavirus Crisis
Among those protesting stay-at-home orders this week at the California Capitol in Sacramento were activists who oppose governments requiring vaccinations for school children.

Anti-Vaccination Activists Join Stay-At-Home Order Protesters

May 09, 2020
Among those rallying against state shutdown orders are anti-vaccination activists. They see these protests as a way to form political alliances that promote their movement.
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John L. Smith On Rallies To Reopen The Economy

May 05, 2020

Protests calling to reopen the economy in Nevada, and across the country, have grown more animated as the coronavirus pandemic wears on.

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Protesters demonstrate at the state capitol in Harrisburg, Pa., Monday, demanding that Gov. Tom Wolf reopen Pennsylvania's economy even as new social-distancing mandates took effect at stores and other commercial buildings.

Anti-Quarantine Protest Draws Crowd In Harrisburg, Pa., But Gov. Keeps Stay-Home Plan

Apr 20, 2020
Gov. Tom Wolf announced the business shutdowns would be extended until until May 8. They were due to lift on April 30. He did ease the limits a bit, including on the construction industry.
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Volunteers paint a banner for the front of the demonstration. Organizers hosted the event to bring supporters together ahead of this year's Women's March, scheduled for Saturday.

After Controversial Leaders Step Down, The Women's March Tries Again In 2020

Jan 17, 2020
For the fourth year, the anti-Trump Women's March will stage events in Washington, D.C., and other places. After years of controversy, the group now has new leadership and a new focus.
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Supporters of Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaidó take part in a march in Caracas in February 2019. Amid Venezuela's isolation and catastrophic economic conditions, Guaidó emerged as a key challenger to Nicolás Maduro's rule, but has had difficul

The 2010s: A Decade Of Protests Around The World

Dec 31, 2019
A turbulent decade began with the Arab Spring and ended with a swell of anti-government demonstrations from Latin America to India, Sudan and Hong Kong. Here's a glimpse of protests outside the U.S.
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Latin America
Anti-government protesters rally on Friday in Bogotá, the second day of their protests against President Iván Duque, who is trying to get a grip on the unrest by announcing a "national dialogue."

Amid Protests, Colombia's Capital Placed Under Curfew

Nov 23, 2019
Major rallies started on Thursday as demonstrators are "angry over a great big long list of issues." President Iván Duque is trying to get a grip on the unrest by announcing a "national dialogue."
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Latin America
Protesters wave a Chilean national flag in front of military personnel in Santiago on Monday.

Violent Protests Continue In Chile As Government Imposes New Curfew

Oct 21, 2019
Demonstrations against wealth inequality have persisted, despite the fact that President Sebastián Piñera suspended transit fare hikes. There have been at least eight deaths reported.
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Latin America
Firefighters put out the flames on a burning bus during a protest against the rising cost of subway and bus fares in Santiago, Chile.

Chile's Capital Engulfed In Chaos As Metro Protests Intensify

Oct 19, 2019
What started as a fare-dodging protest by students turned violent in Santiago on Friday, as metro stations and buses were burned and riots spilled out into the streets.
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Latin America
Mounted police in Quito advance on demonstrators protesting Ecuadorian President Lenín Moreno's move to scrap fuel subsidies, in a clash near the government palace late Thursday.

Ecuador In State Of Emergency: End Of Fuel Subsidies Sparks Mass Protests

Oct 04, 2019
Ecuadorian President Lenín Moreno says he won't budge on his plan to end "a perverse subsidy that was causing harm to the country."
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Asia
Cathay Pacific Airways CEO Rupert Hogg's resignation comes after Beijing exerted pressure on the carrier.

CEO Of Cathay Pacific Airways Resigns Amid Hong Kong Protests

Aug 16, 2019
Cathay's chairman says new leaders can "reset confidence." The resignation comes after anti-government protesters filled Hong Kong International Airport, and Beijing pressured the carrier.
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World
Pro-Beijing demonstrators gather at the Hong Kong Federation of Fujian Associations to show support for the Hong Kong police on Aug. 10.

In A Pro-Beijing Neighborhood Of Hong Kong, Protesters Are Unwelcome

Aug 15, 2019
Many residents of a politically conservative neighborhood were born in China's Fujian province and came to Hong Kong for greater opportunities. They accuse protesters of hurting the local economy.
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Asia
The protests in Hong Kong began in response to a proposed extradition law. Demonstrations have expanded to include other demands.

Hong Kong Police Fire Tear Gas As Demonstrations Continue

Aug 10, 2019
Pro-democracy protests, now in their 10th straight weekend, are posing one of the biggest tests to China's leadership since the 1997 handover from Britain.
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Asia
Protesters fend off tear gas and riot police in Hong Kong on Sunday. Pro-democracy demonstrations in the semi-autonomous Chinese territory have been going on for several weeks.

Hong Kong Charges Dozens Of Protesters With Rioting

Jul 31, 2019
If found guilty, the protesters reportedly could face up to 10 years in jail. Demonstrations began several weeks ago over an extradition bill and have grown to include other demands.

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