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France’s General Strike, Pakistan’s Peace March, Protest At Miss Kyrgyzstan Contest

Posted on January 21, 2023January 21, 2023

Editor’s Note From Rivera Sun Millions of French citizens are marching, protesting, and participating in a general strike to keep the government from undercutting the pension plan, raising the retirement age from 62 to 65. For those of us watching from the United States, it’s impressive to see people in the streets over something we…

Rubber Duckies & Rosie the Riveter

Posted on December 4, 2020December 4, 2020

Editor’s Note From Rivera Sun What’s up with those giant rubber ducks? Thai pro-democracy protesters brought them to a rally as a joke … but when the police broke out the water cannons, those giant inflatables came in handy as water shields. From railroad blockades to Rosie the Riveter feminist revolts, this week’s Nonviolence News…

Meat Boycotts, Sidewalk Mural Protests, & Kites For Climate Justice

Posted on May 4, 2020

Editor’s Note from Rivera Sun Never doubt the creativity and determination of your fellow human beings. Canada banned assault weapons in the wake of a mass shooting. Walmart workers launched their own contact tracing program to help protect people during the pandemic. The Lebanese mass protest movement is back in action with enormous car protests…

Movements On The Rebound; Nonviolence Shows Resiliency Amidst Pandemic

Posted on March 28, 2020

Editor’s Note from Rivera Sun After a week in shock, themovements are on the rebound. Nonviolence is reviving in many forms. Mutual aid networks (a form of nonviolent constructive program) are erupting across the globe. Strikes are winning worker protections and fair pay for bus drivers, hospital workers, and others. Movements are shifting gears and…

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