Rev. Jesse Louis Jackson Sr., whose death at 84 was announced Tuesday, stood among America’s most prominent civil-rights leaders. Even before he was covered by reporters like Byron McCauley, Jackson’s impact was already deeply felt.
Idaho’s once-outspoken stance on human rights has reportedly dwindled. Critics say the Idaho Human Rights Commission, once a key advocate, is no longer raising its voice on issues beyond state lines.
Transgender Iowans and their supporters gathered at the Iowa Capitol on February 9, 2026, to protest bills advanced by Republican lawmakers. The ensuing confrontation highlights increasing tensions in the state’s politics, as advocates voice concern over legislation they feel unfairly targets the trans community.
West Papuan activists in Port Vila are urging the Vanuatu government to intervene in the Indonesian occupation of West Papua. Their resolve underscores a pressing regional issue that has drawn international concern.
The Trump administration’s decision to designate foreign antifa groups as terrorists could have drastic implications for activists within the United States. Senator Marco Rubio’s advocacy to prosecute these supporters on terror charges ignites a fierce debate over the fine line between political protest and criminal conduct.
Despite a malfunction that deflated their oversized “fat cat” prop, advocates in Williamsport, Pa., pressed on with a protest intended to call out billionaires and politicians. The symbolic setback didn’t dampen their rallying spirit outside a congressman’s office.
A series of “No Kings” protests took place nationwide on Saturday, drawing hundreds of participants in the Tampa Bay area. The demonstrations underscored the broader momentum of this movement and its impact on local communities.
Lehigh Valley towns, including Bethlehem Township, Allentown, Bethlehem, Easton, and Phillipsburg, joined a massive wave of “No Kings” protests on Saturday. These local gatherings were part of a coordinated national movement that drew millions of demonstrators opposing Donald Trump’s policies.
Celebrated director Michael Mann, honored at Lyon’s Lumiere Festival, reflects on covering the 1968 student protests in Paris for NBC. His experiences from that tumultuous year, he says, continue to shape his outlook on America’s modern political climate—where “resistance” can emerge from unlikely places such as satirical television.
A local group known as Traverse Indivisible plans to gather at the Grand Traverse County Civic Center from noon to 2 p.m. on Saturday in support of the nationwide No Kings II Day of Action. The demonstration aims to draw attention to advocacy issues and community engagement in Traverse City.
