civil disobedience
The Illegal Edward Snowden Statue Lived on As a Digital Projection
A statue of the famous whistleblower was installed by another group of artists and taken down on Monday.
British and American Immigrant Detainees Are Going on Hunger Strikes for the Same Rights
A culture of criminalization increasingly shapes migrant life on both sides of the Atlantic.
#MillionsMarch: Protesters Mobilize Against Police Killings in New York and Washington, DC
Hundreds of thousands of people across the country gathered Saturday to protest the deaths of Michael Brown, Eric Garner, and others killed by police in recent months.
The Battle in Colorado Over the Right to Smoke Weed at Movie Screenings and Comic-Cons
Denver has made life miserable for anyone trying to host a show or party that is advertised as allowing pot smoke. But the demand for cannabis clubs and weed-friendly venues is putting the massive grey areas of Colorado's marijuana laws to the test.
Let's Not Get Hung Up on Property Damage When We Talk About Protests
News reports on protests that focus on broken windows or a shop's momentary loss of income are missing the broader context of why people take to the streets to demand change.
Burkina Faso Opposition Leader: 'This is a Decisive Moment for the Future of Democracy'
In an interview with VICE News, Zéphirin Diabré, leader of Burkina Faso's opposition coalition, explains why the country's citizens are protesting a controversial constitutional reform bill.
Hong Kong Protesters Defy Deadline to Disperse Amid Hints of Crackdown
Thousands of pro-democracy protesters in Hong Kong continue to occupy roads and entrances to government buildings, ignoring warnings from officials to end the demonstrations.
Naomi Klein on New York Protests: 'What We're Seeing Is the Birth of a New Climate Movement'
The social activist and author spoke to VICE News about civil disobedience, benevolent billionaires, and the importance of the People’s Climate March, where thousands of protestors assembled ahead of the UN climate summit.
The Dark Side of the Rainbow Gathering
Authorities in Utah are already grappling with the more sinister elements of the Rainbow Family Gathering.
Activst Kai Newkirk Wants You to Disrupt the Supreme Court
His plan to overturn Citizens United involves 10,000 people committing acts of civil disobedience across the US.
Ukrainian Canadians Are Returning to Their Homeland with Salad Bowl Helmets
A fearless Ukranian Canadian named Roman Pokorchak is bringing a collection of Canadian supplies with him when he returns to the protests in Kiev, Ukraine. We interviewed him about giving up a simple Canadian life for complicated, violent protests.
Live Stream: The Fat Jew Is Protesting Outside Instagram's Offices
Take the Fat Jew's Instagram account down once, shame on you. Take the Fat Jew's Instagram account down twice, shame on him. Take the Fat Jew's Instagram account down three times, and he will chain himself half naked to a lamppost outside your...