St. Patrick’s Cathedral was the site of protests over the church’s position on homosexuality and AIDS. On Thursday, it hosted a jubilant funeral for Cecilia Gentili, a former sex worker and actress.
Tag: Demonstrations, Protests and Riots
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Proud Boys Member Who Threatened Police With Ax Handle on Jan. 6 Is Sentenced
William Chrestman of Olathe, Kan., a Proud Boys member, was sentenced to 55 months for breaching the U.S. Capitol and threatening officers, prosecutors said.
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Taiwan Democracy Is Loud and Proud
At the island’s election rallies, warming up the crowd for candidates is crucial. “You have to light a fire in their hearts,” one host says.
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James Madison High School Shelters Migrants, and Prompts Right-Leaning Protests
Migrant families were evacuated to the auditorium of James Madison High School. The school went remote the next day, and families and elected officials protested.