All articles tagged with #political protests
Originally Published 12 days ago — by CBS News
Several artists are canceling performances at the Kennedy Center following its decision to add President Trump's name to the building, citing political reasons and a rejection of the rebranding, which has sparked a broader controversy and accusations of political activism influencing the arts.
Originally Published 25 days ago — by Reuters
Supporters of Tunisian President Kais Saied rallied in Tunis amid increasing protests and accusations from rights groups of using the judiciary and police to suppress opposition and consolidate autocratic power, against a backdrop of economic crisis and political divisions.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by The Hollywood Reporter
Olivia Rodrigo closed the Glastonbury Festival with a performance featuring The Cure's Robert Smith, playing fan favorites and sharing a personal moment dedicating a song to her British boyfriend. The festival was marked by political protests, including anti-Israel chants and pro-Palestine statements, which drew responses from organizers and artists alike.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by BuzzFeed
A widely shared photo of Donald Trump at a military parade shows him looking displeased, sparking numerous memes and jokes online, amidst a backdrop of political protests and Trump's confident remarks about the US.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Times of Israel
Israelis stood in silence to remember the nation’s fallen soldiers and terror victims on Memorial Day, as Israel’s leaders asked activists and others protesting the government to stand down, given speculation that a bruising political battle engulfing the country could distract from the solemn day’s commemorations. The run-up to Memorial Day has been fraught with concerns that deep divisions exposed by the government’s plan to overhaul the judiciary could overshadow the day’s rites, when the nation stops to remember the 28,468 killed in service to the state or the pre-state Jewish community since 1860, which also includes 4,255 victims of terror.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Times of Israel
Several ministers and Knesset members in the Israeli government have withdrawn from official Memorial Day ceremonies at cemeteries due to protests from some bereaved families. The protests were sparked by the government's now-paused judicial overhaul push, which has inflamed social divisions. Some bereaved family members have publicly called for government members who did not serve in the IDF to avoid attending the events. The political battle over proposed changes to the judiciary spilling into cemeteries and wreath-laying ceremonies on Memorial Day has sparked concerns that such activities could offend families and harm the sanctity of the day.