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Protests turned violent on Saturday, May 30 as thousands of demonstrators marched along LA streets

Jun 3, 2020

The Response to Protests Against Police Brutality is Not More Brutality

A police officer shouts at Associated Press videojournalist Robert Bumsted, Tuesday, June 2, 2020, in New York.

Jun 3, 2020

Police are Attacking Journalists at Protests. We’re Suing.

A protester wearing a bandana over their mouth in front of Brooklyn's Barclays Center.

Jun 2, 2020

Know Your Rights While Protesting Police Brutality

President Donald Trump speaks before signing an executive order aimed at curbing protections for social media giants, taken in the Oval Office of White House

May 29, 2020

President Trump has No Idea How Online Speech Works

Puerto Rico Governor Wanda Vazquez answers reporters' questions.

May 20, 2020

We’re Suing to Protect Press Freedom During the COVID-19 Pandemic

May 15, 2020

DeRay McKesson on the Threat to Protesters' Rights

May 14, 2020

DeRay McKesson on the Threat to Protesters' Rights

A sign on a school bus displays "FREE WIFI BUS"

May 14, 2020

In Fear of Falling Behind and Privacy Invasions, Students Demand Action on Remote Learning

Donald Trump speaking in the Oval Office with a painting of George Washington in the background.

May 12, 2020

President Trump's Assault On Inspectors General Threatens Our Civil Liberties

A caravan of May Day protestors drive up 2nd Avenue in New York City during COVID pandemic.

May 1, 2020

How to Protest in a Pandemic