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UN: 38 Died on Deadliest Day Yet for Myanmar Coup Opposition
Myanmar security forces were seen firing slingshots at protesters, chasing them down and even brutally beating an ambulance crew in video showing a dramatic escalation of violence against opponents of last month’s military coup
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UN: at Least 18 Killed by Myanmar Forces in Several Cities
Security forces in Myanmar opened fire and made mass arrests Sunday as they sought to break up protests against the military’s seizure of power
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New Legislation Would Protect Drivers Who Hit Protestors
When massive demonstrations against racial injustice erupted across the nation last summer, protesters often swarmed onto roads or highways to draw attention to their cause
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Some States Want to Raise Penalties on Protesters for Breaking the Law — and Civil Rights Groups Are Worried
In the wake of last year’s Black Lives Matter protests, Republican legislators in 22 states are considering tough new penalties against people who break the law while protesting — and some bills even offer protection to people who injure protesters. Civil rights groups argue that these new laws could chill First Amendment rights to protest. Sophie Quinton of The Pew...
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States Revive Push to Crack Down on Protests After Capitol Riot
In the weeks since the deadly Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol, at least 13 states have taken up legislation to crack down on protests. The push, critics say, is a revival of broader anti-protest efforts that emerged amid the Black Lives Matter demonstrations that rocked the country in the summer, NBC News reports.
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Over 5,100 Arrested at Pro-Navalny Protests Across Russia
Tens of thousands of people have protested across Russia to demand the release of jailed opposition leader Alexei Navalny in a wave of nationwide demonstrations that have rattled the Kremlin
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Missouri Bill Would Clear Use of Deadly Force Against Protesters
The new bill would release drivers who run over protesters from any liability.
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Kremlin: US Comments on Protests Support Law-Breaking
The Kremlin’s spokesman says the U.S. Embassy’s statements about the extensive protests in Russia, in which more than 3,500 people reportedly were arrested, interfere in the country’s domestic affairs and encourage Russians to break the law
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Photos: DC Braces for Conflict as Trump Supporters Descend on the Capitol
Supporters of President Donald Trump are set to begin their second day of demonstrations in Washington, D.C., Wednesday, as Congress meets to certify President-elect Joe Biden’s victory in the Electoral College. Following a day and evening of mostly peaceful but sometimes tense rallies and speeches that ended with six arrests, Trump plans to address a crowd of supporters on Wednesday. Multiple groups... -
Law Enforcement Scales Back Presence at State Capitol, Around Hartford
Connecticut law enforcement agencies were bracing for possible protests at the State Capitol in Hartford this weekend, but have now scaled back their presence after protests failed to materialize. The FBI warned all 50 states to prepare for the potential that those armed protests could turn violent. Extra officers and resources were brought in to help protect the State Capitol…
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9 Arrested at Brooklyn Protest Calling for Firing of NYPD Cop Who Drew Gun
At least nine people were arrested outside Barclays Center late Saturday night during a protest calling for the firing of a New York City police officer. An estimated 100 protesters gathered outside Barclays Center around 6 p.m. Saturday demanding action following an officer’s alleged actions at a protest earlier in the week outside the 84th Precinct. Protesters want disciplinary action…
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9 Arrested at Protest Against NYPD Cop Who Pulled Gun
At least nine protesters were arrested at a rally in Brooklyn on Saturday calling for action against an NYPD officer who pulled a gun at another protest earlier in the week.
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Unprecedented Security Awaits Biden Inauguration
Thousands of National Guard soldiers and security officers from multiple federal agencies are working to protect Washington, D.C. in the wake of last week’s violence at the Capitol.
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State Capitols Brace for Inauguration Protests
Authorities in all 50 states are on high alert after an FBI warning that there may be violent protests ahead of President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration.
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Can You Be Sent Home Without Pay for Having a Fever?
Some of the largest companies in the world have begun testing the temperatures of their workers. CNBC Make It spoke with an employment attorney to get to the bottom of what rights workers have.
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The Science Behind Crowd Size Estimates Is Complicated by Politics and Privacy
The question of how many people attend a large event like Joe Biden’s presidential inauguration, or a Black Lives Matter march, may appear to be a simple one. But even with a standard method for estimating crowd sizes that dates back to the 1960s, the calculus can be tricky — and political. NBCLX’s Fernando Hurtado explores how technology is making...
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D.C. Mayor Urges Americans to ‘Attend' Inauguration Online Ahead of Security Concerns
Washington, D.C., Mayor Muriel Bowser urged Americans on Monday not to travel to the capital for the inauguration next week due to the recent acts of domestic terrorism against the U.S. Capitol building as well as surging coronavirus numbers. The mayor also highlighted that she has asked President Donald Trump to preemptively declare a state of emergency in the...
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NYC Trump Supporters Face Protests, Calls to Step Down
Protesters gathered outside the officer of Republican Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis, demanding the freshman lawmaker resign for supporting baseless election fraud claims.
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Police Investigate Stabbing of 2 During Protests Outside Capitol in Albany
Two men were hospitalized after being stabbed outside the state Capitol during a melee involving supporters of President Donald Trump and counterprotesters
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McConnell Speaks After US Capitol Riot: We Will ‘Not Bow to Intimidation'
“The United States and the U.S. Congress have faced down much greater threats than the unhinged crowd we saw today,” Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., said on Wednesday. “We’ve never been deterred before, and we will not be deterred today.”