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New generations of Americans are taking to the street in protest, demanding change and accountability. And they are discovering what protestors of the 1960s and '70s found out— protesting is hard, frustrating and requires sacrifice. But protest songs can help. Songs demanding freedom and justice go back generations and are also being composed today. We hear from Stephen Stacks about his new book The Resounding Revolution: Freedom Song After 1968.
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In recent months the United States has witnessed a resurgence of protesters taking to the streets calling for change on social, political and environmental issues. These marchers are walking in the footsteps of other protesters who fought for civil rights, labor and peace. What makes a protest successful? How can a mass demonstration lead to substantial and long-lasting change. We discuss "A Protest History of the United States" by Gloria J. Browne-Marshall.
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The new coalition announced its formation ahead of the two-year anniversary of Hamas' October 7 attack and Israel's military response, which a UN commission recently deemed a genocide. Israel has denied those accusations.
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Beyond its role as a major tourist attraction, the Alamo also serves as a public gathering place and a protected site for free speech. Going back to the days of the Republic, residents regularly use the surrounding plaza to express views, protest, and engage in civic discourse, upholding its status as a living symbol of democratic ideals.
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DPS has not released the name of the man, who it said was arrested on a misdemeanor traffic charge Saturday afternoon and taken in for questioning. A gun in the man's possession was seized, DPS said in a Monday afternoon news release.
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A 33-mile trip from one protest in Annapolis, Md., to the parade grandstand in front of the White House was like a journey between two different countries.
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Hundreds of people in El Paso joined demonstrators across the country on 'No Kings Day' to protest Trump policies
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New generations of Americans are taking to the street in protest, demanding change and accountability. And they are discovering what protestors of the 1960s and '70s found out— protesting is hard, frustrating and requires sacrifice. But protest songs can help. Songs demanding freedom and justice go back generations and are also being composed today. We hear from Stephen Stacks about his new book The Resounding Revolution: Freedom Song After 1968.
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San Antonio marchers joined about 2,000 similar events in Houston, Austin, Dallas and in cities across the nation.
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More than 60 rallies are planned across Texas in a nationwide protest targeting the Trump administration. An arrest was made near Austin related to a threat against state lawmakers who attended a protest at the Capitol.