Headlines December 20, 2022 from Democracy Now!
U.N., France and Rights Groups Condemn Israel’s Deportation of Palestinian Activist
Headlines December 19, 2022 from Democracy Now!
brew your coffee at home, in solidarity
Headlines December 16, 2022 from Democracy Now!
Michigan Judge Sentences 3 Men Over Role in Plot to Kidnap Gov. Gretchen Whitmer
Headlines December 15, 2022 from Democracy Now!
Peru Declares Month-Long State of Emergency Amid Protests over Ouster of Pedro Castillo
Violence Thwarted as France Wins World Cup Semi-Final
"They came prepared for battle on the Champs-Elysées"
PARIS (15dec22) A heavily armed group of 40 was arrested by French police as the World Cup semi-final in France concluded today. The French are jubilant after their victory over Morroco and also glad they were able to nip post-game violence in the bud, with 2,200 police on the scene who were not there for political reasons we might expect, but to break up fights that are too often seen as a sports match winds down.
Headlines December 14, 2022 from Democracy Now!
Oregon Governor Commutes Death Sentences of 17 Prisoners Before Leaving Office
Back in the U.S., outgoing Oregon Democratic Governor Kate Brown has commuted the sentences of all 17 people on death row to life in prison without the possibility of parole. Governor Brown called the death penalty “dysfunctional and immoral.”
Headlines December 13, 2022 from Democracy Now!
Protests Erupt in Tunisia Ahead of Parliamentary Elections
In Tunisia, protesters took to the streets of Tunis Saturday to oppose upcoming parliamentary elections, which are taking place under a new constitution enacted under President Kais Saied, who critics say has orchestrated a coup. This is opposition politician Jawher Ben Mbarek.
Headlines December 12, 2022 from Democracy Now!
Peru Plans 2024 Elections, After Crowds Protest Removal of Pedro Castillo
In Peru, two teenagers were killed Sunday in the Andean city of Andahuaylas as police tried to quell protests demanding the release of ousted leftist President Pedro Castillo and calling for new elections to be moved up. At least 20 others were injured.