News for Protest Movements Iranians: “Why is the world silent as our government murders us?"Just “raising concerns” and “urging Iranian restraint” in the face of the high protester death toll have no influence over the decision making processes of the murderous regime in Iran. Analysis:Who was behind the uprising against the Iranian regime?Sleeper cells around the country may be activated sooner than we think. Largest US Protestant Church Votes Again on BDSWeek after divesting from security company, largest Protestant denomination to vote on BDS; two years ago vote missed by two. Hareidim Continue to Protest the IDF Draft BillHareidi protesters take extreme measures to protest the arrest of man who ignored draft summons. Hareidi Rabbi: We’ll Fight Like in UkraineRabbi compares enlistment protests to Ukraine riots. Pro-enlistment activist: Let hareidi Jews vent their upset. Bereaved Families Ask: ‘Israelis, Where Are You?’Families of terror victims call on the public to join them in their campaign to halt the release of convicted murderers Gay Rally in Jerusalem; 3 ArrestedControversial rally passes relatively peacefully. Counter-protesters arrested for donning costumes, signs: "I am a proud donkey." One Million March in Mass Protest in BrazilOne million march in Brazil’s biggest rally yet as protests swell despite government concessions. Iran: Thousands Protest, ‘Down With the Dictator’A funeral for a dissident cleric in Iran turns into a massive anti-Khamenei rally. Confused Protest: ‘Occupation,’ or High Prices?Confusion at Tel Aviv rally as protesters disagree on what they are protesting. Israelis Protest Chinese ‘Sister City’Israelis in Rishon Letzion are planning to protest their ‘sister city’ Tianjin over reports of large-scale organ harvesting. Low Turnout, Fighting at ‘Social Justice’ Rallies‘Social justice’ protests in Tel Aviv drew just thousands. Kadima MK: low turnout a sign of middle class despair. Rabbi to Protesters: Remember that Words Can KillRabbi Yuval Sherlow fears that the struggle to save the Ulpana neighborhood could get out of hand. Social Protests Return, Block Streets in Tel AvivThe summer “social protest season” opened Saturday night with a demonstration in Tel Aviv, attended by some 3,500 people. Protest Drive Seeks Momentum and Fresh TacticsThe Occupy Wall Street Movement is hoping to stay in the frame by adopting new tactics.Liberals Want Protests to Provide Energy InfusionThe Occupy Wall Street Movement is perceived as a political left ally reinforced by hard economic times. Its actual impact remains cloudy. |
