Amidst the amplified screams coming from the microphone of one of the Thrash bands that played at the weekend memorial to remember the Tompkins Square park Police Riots between police and “skinheads” back in 1988, where a group of homeless youth took over the park
Protests articles on Democracy Chronicles
Political protests are a human right, political right and civil liberty to come together and collectively express, promote, pursue and defend common interest. Today, pro-democracy protests and freedom of speech remain under threat. Also take a look at our articles on the Arab Spring, Occupy Wall Street, Occupy Turkey, and the Tea Party.
Justice Reform – An Action Plan
As an independent candidate for President of the United States, my solutions for reducing and preventing violence are the heart of my campaign platform – Fix Government, Build Peace
Honduras Protesters Demand Change in Violent Nation
The title of world’s most murderous nation is cause behind anger of furious Honduras protesters
Activist Who Filmed Eric Garner Video Back in Court
Another day in Staten Island Supreme Court yesterday for Ramsey Orta, the young man who filmed the viral video of the chokehold death of Eric Garner last July 17th.
Central American Spring Seeks End to Political Corruption
Massive protests calling for resignation of leadership constitutes epic Central American Spring
40-Day Racial Equality March Sets Out From Selma
Southern states to host mass racial equality march seeking to draw attention to rise in tensions
Eric Garner March Ends With Series of Arrests
Not long after the crowd left Columbus Circle, the NYPD began arresting demonstrators who marched for justice for Eric Garner, the man killed by an illegal chokehold by policeman Daniel Pantaleo who was never indicted for his death.
Say Her Name: Sandra Bland Rally at Union Square
A couple of hundred people turned into over 1000 at Union Square this evening seeking justice in a last minute rally for Sandra Bland, Kindra Chapman and other black women who have recently been killed while in police custody
Reinstate Glass Steagall Rally at Federal Hall
Permitted demonstrators from the LaRouche Political Action Committee came equipped with a chorus singing “The Battle Cry of Freedom”, ending with the Star Spangled Banner, on Thursday in front of Federal Hall in New York City
PHOTOS: On Eric Garner, One Year Later
At 1pm a crowd gathered at the Staten Island Ferry terminal in lower Manhattan for the 1 year anniversary of the murder of Eric Garner by NYPD and many are still wondering when there will be justice.