activists
Coverage of activists in the Nexus archive.
- Undercover DHS agents surveilled activists, labor unions during Operation Metro Surge
New court filings are raising questions about federal surveillance conducted on Minnesotans. These allegations concern monitoring of activists and labor unions during Operation Metro Surge. The reported surveillance was allegedly carried out by undercover DHS agents who monitored protests against Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
- Euthanasia rates of cats and kittens are on the rise at L.A. city animal shelters
Euthanasia rates for cats and kittens are rising at L.A. city animal shelters, with the increase being especially sharp for kittens. Activists noted that this rise is linked to a shortage of available fosters. The babies require intensive, around-the-clock care for several weeks.
- Euthanasia rates of cats and kittens are on the rise at L.A. city animal shelters
Euthanasia rates for cats and kittens are rising at L.A. city animal shelters, with the increase being especially sharp for kittens. Activists attribute this rise to a lack of fosters available, as the babies require around-the-clock care for weeks.
- British Columbia is logging its last old growth. Protesters are sleeping in the road to stop it
Activists in British Columbia are protesting the logging of old growth forests on Vancouver Island. These forests are described as some of the rarest and most carbon-rich ecosystems on Earth.
- Activists storm Israeli Knesset meeting in protest against additional $36m for settlement expansion
Activists interrupted an Israeli Knesset Finance Committee meeting to protest an additional $36m allocated for settlement expansion in the occupied West Bank. The funding, approved to develop over 70 archaeological and heritage sites, raised the year's settlement budget to a record $273m. Finance Committee Chairman Hanoch Milwidsky labeled the protestors 'worse than terrorists'.
- DSS activists detained ahead of PM’s visit to Mysuru
DSS activists were detained ahead of the Prime Minister's visit to Mysuru. The detention occurred as a security measure before the PM's scheduled arrival.
- Democrats’ ‘climate hushing’ prompts activists to turn up the volume
Democrats have largely avoided discussing the climate crisis despite increasing extreme weather events such as Texas floods and Canadian wildfires affecting Florida. Activists are organizing nationwide actions to counter the perception that climate conversations distract from affordability issues.
- Sewage contamination detected in 68% of water samples near Bhopal gas tragedy site, activists claim
Activists reported that 68% of water samples near the Bhopal gas tragedy site show sewage contamination, raising concerns about public health. They compared this situation to Indore’s Bhagirathpura, where contaminated water supplied by the government caused over 35 deaths.
- Fetter on open circulation of livestreamed proceedings reverses open justice system, activists tell SC
Activists argue that a July 24 order banning the circulation of livestreamed court proceedings violates the constitutional guarantee under Article 21, which ensures fair, just, and reasonable procedures. The petition submitted to the Supreme Court claims this restriction undermines the open justice system.
- Activists climb rare Arizona cottonwood to shield it from Trump border wall construction
Activists are protesting the construction pathway for President Trump’s border wall in Arizona due to the removal of a 200- to 250-year-old Fremont cottonwood tree. A demonstrator was arrested for trespassing after protesting the tree's potential destruction.
- Protesters storm hotel, heckle Netanyahu in Washington DC
Protesters stormed a hotel in Washington DC where Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was having dinner. Activists heckled Netanyahu during the event.
- The professor facing prison in ‘antifa’ case: ‘They want to scare all who oppose ICE’
Erik Davis was arrested by federal agents while driving to a medical appointment and charged with conspiracy to obstruct ICE. Experts suggest the case reflects a pattern of criminalizing lawful organizing against ICE. Davis claims the charges aim to intimidate opponents of ICE.
- Mississippi gov blames activists in Nolan Wells case for ‘stoking division’
Nolan Wells, 18, disappeared July 4 after joining friends on a boat trip to Horn Island, a barrier island off Mississippi's Gulf Coast. Mississippi Governor blames activists in the case for 'stoking division.'
- Why tribal communities in Kerala are at the receiving end of digital disconnect
Tribal communities in Kerala face a digital divide that limits their access to essential government services like health cards and pensions due to lack of mobile phones and reliable network coverage. Activists highlight that uniform digital policies fail to address the unique challenges these communities encounter.
- They built AI. Now Silicon Valley workers protest its threat to jobs and humanity
Silicon Valley workers are protesting the risks of AI, including job displacement and threats to humanity. Activists and tech workers are advocating for solutions to mitigate these dangers.
- U.S. Ebola Quarantine Center Is Operating in Kenya Despite Court Ban, Activists Say
Kenyan activists accuse authorities of violating a court order that halted the setup of an American-backed Ebola quarantine center. The center is reportedly operating despite the court's decision, with Americans being quarantined there.
- Activists urge LA communities to mobilize after 2 deadly ICE shootings
Activists are urging Los Angeles communities to mobilize following two deadly shootings by ICE agents. Organizers held a vigil to protest the killings of two men by ICE agents.
- Protests and lawsuits: Activists climb pine amid showdown over Pasadena school district's tree removals
Activists climbed a 100-foot pine tree at Muir High School to protest a controversial plan by the Pasadena Unified School District to cut down nearly 200 trees. The situation involves protests and legal action.
- Patna High Court ruling on attempt to rape reignites debate, activists seek judges' training
The Patna High Court ruled that attempting to remove a woman's salwar and pressing her breasts does not constitute an attempt to rape, reigniting debate. Activists have called for training for judges in response to the decision.
- Anger grows in Boyle Heights as warehouse fire leaves stench, flies and vermin in its wake
Boyle Heights activists are urging Governor Gavin Newsom to mandate an evacuation after a warehouse fire caused air pollution, stench, flies, and vermin. The fire has led to environmental and health concerns in the neighborhood.
- 53 years later, Santos Rodriguez’s murder still demands Dallas reckon with its past
The 1973 police murder of 12-year-old Santos Rodriguez changed Dallas, and activists argue the city still needs to address systemic issues to prevent such incidents and honor his memory.
- Jerusalem Governorate condemns Israeli plan to establish largest settlement in East Jerusalem
The Jerusalem Governorate condemned an Israeli plan to establish the largest settlement in East Jerusalem's Umm Lison neighborhood, involving 450 housing units for nearly 2,000 settlers. The Governorate described the project as part of a broader colonial system targeting Palestinian geography to restrict urban expansion and surround neighborhoods with settlement blocs.
- Teens are chaining themselves to trees to fight a California school district
Teens and activists are chaining themselves to trees in California to oppose a school district's plan to clear toxic soil. The effort aims to save nearly 200 trees in Pasadena schools, 18 months after the Eaton Fire.
- Firm hired to check air quality after L.A. warehouse fire has controversial history
Arkansas-based Onterris reported 'good' air quality after a giant warehouse fire in Los Angeles. Some experts and activists say the testing is inadequate.
- UK police arrest activists at Israeli-owned drone engine plant
UK police arrested activists at an Israeli-owned drone engine plant. The incident occurred at a facility involved in drone engine production.
- Kenya: 'We Fear for Our Lives' - Kisumu Activists Explain Absence From Saba Saba Protests
Kisumu remained calm during the annual Saba Saba commemorations as activists cited security concerns for their absence from planned protests. Businesses and public transport operated normally, with no disruptions reported in the lakeside city.
- Dozens Face Felony Charges After Raid of Beagle Research Facility
Dozens face felony charges after a raid on a beagle research facility in Blue Mounds, Wis. Activists used tear gas during an attempt to rescue beagles from Ridglan Farms.
- South Africa: Safer Sex, Limited Choices - Female Condoms Are Scarce While Tongue and Finger Condoms Remain Hard to Find
Female condoms are scarce in South Africa, and finger and tongue condoms remain unavailable in clinics, health centers, and shops, limiting safer sex options for women and LGBTQ+ individuals. Community health organizations and activists highlight this lack of access.
- Kenya: Police Tighten Nairobi Security With Checkpoints Ahead of Defiant Saba Saba Protests
Kenyan police have increased checkpoints in Nairobi ahead of planned Saba Saba protests. Activists plan to proceed with the demonstrations despite warnings that gatherings will be considered unlawful.
- Jury Deadlocks on Felony Count for Golden Gate Bridge Protesters
A jury deadlocked on a felony count against activists who blocked the Golden Gate Bridge in 2024, with supporters regularly attending court proceedings at the San Francisco Superior Courthouse.
- China’s new ethnic unity law extends its legal reach overseas
China's new ethnic unity law extends its legal reach overseas. Activists argue the law could be used to justify transnational repression.
- Sweeping review of grand jury presentations underway in Chicago following misconduct revelations
Justice Department officials are reviewing over 1,000 grand jury presentations by Illinois prosecutors in Chicago following the dismissal of a case against four activists due to misconduct. The review, covering nearly 20 years, aims to ensure ethical conduct and case integrity after revelations of a prosecutor meeting a grand juror outside proceedings and other jurors being prevented from participating.
- Mamdani, NYC Council reach handshake deal on colossal $125B budget — without NYPD expansion
Mamdani and NYC Council finalized a $125B budget deal that does not include an NYPD headcount increase, as the mayor agreed to activists' demands opposing the expansion.
- One year on, Sigachi blast victims’ families seek justice and promised ex gratia
One year after the Sigachi blast, victims' families and activists gathered at Pashamylaram to demand the full ₹1 crore ex gratia compensation, as they claim to have received only ₹41.5 lakh each so far.
- The roasting of Weiner: Scott Wiener and antisemitism among Democrats
Scott Wiener was harassed twice in San Francisco by activists who confronted him in an aggressive and frightening manner.
- A rights group warns Vietnam is ramping up arrests under broad laws to crush dissent
A rights group warns that Vietnam is increasing arrests of activists, dissidents, and others perceived as threats to Communist Party rule by using broadly worded laws. The article highlights concerns about the use of legal measures to suppress dissent.
- MAHA feels betrayed after Supreme Court ruling on Monsanto, glyphosate
Prominent activists with the 'Make America Healthy Again' (MAHA) movement are expressing outrage and feeling betrayed after the Supreme Court ruled in favor of Monsanto, stating the company does not need to include a cancer risk warning on its Roundup weedkiller. The decision has sparked backlash within the movement.
- Activists seek immediate rollout of Women’s Reservation Act, oppose delimitation link
Activists are demanding the immediate implementation of the Women’s Reservation Act and opposing its connection to delimitation. The push highlights efforts to advance the legislation without procedural delays tied to boundary adjustments.
- Karnataka Chief Minister lays foundation stone for Hebbal short tunnel project
The Karnataka Chief Minister has initiated the Hebbal short tunnel project by laying its foundation stone. The project has faced criticism from civic groups and activists, who label it as an unnecessary expenditure.
- Turkey launches security crackdown ahead of Nato summit
Turkey has initiated a security crackdown ahead of a July NATO summit, involving the arrest of activists, denial of journalist accreditations, and bans on public assemblies.