demonstrations

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After a day of largely peaceful demonstrations on Saturday, including a counter-protest in support of ICE, some protesters attempted to breach a police barricade, prompting police to use tear gas.

From Barron's • May 31, 2026

Unlike last year, when advocacy groups on both sides staged more visible demonstrations, the off-track theatrics were largely absent.

From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026

His research shows that in the past year Germany has had half as many pro-Palestinian demonstrations compared with its neighbour France, and significantly fewer than the UK.

From BBC • May 28, 2026

They were jailed for 45 days, and by the time they were released, Daraa had weekly demonstrations that soon spread to the rest of the country.

From Slate • May 27, 2026

Beginning in 1960, black high school and college students staged sit-in demonstrations at segregated lunch counters and restaurants in more than a hundred Southern cities.

From "Because They Marched" by Russell Freedman