Protests became rare once the government cut off most routes to collective action. But ubiquitous Covid rules, bringing shared suffering, have created a focus for anger.
Tag: Demonstrations, Protests and Riots
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French Police Guard Water as Seasonal Drought Intensifies
New reservoirs designed to supply French farms with water in increasingly arid growing seasons have attracted opposition from environmentalists.
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Protests Erupt in Shanghai and Other Chinese Cities Over Covid Controls
In Shanghai, a crowd chanted calls for China’s leader, Xi Jinping, to step down, a rare act of political defiance reflecting growing public frustration with his “zero Covid” demands.
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At Protests, Guns Are Doing the Talking
Armed Americans, often pushing a right-wing agenda, are increasingly using open-carry laws to intimidate opponents and shut down debate.