4 h. ago ‘No Kings’ protest in Boston: What protesters said and why they showed up

Demonstrators filled Boston Common Saturday for the nationwide “No Kings” protests, sharing their concerns about democracy, leadership, and the direction of the country. The post ‘No Kings’ protest in Boston: What protesters said and why they showed up appeared first on Boston.com.

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8 h. ago Photos from Saturday’s ‘No Kings’ protests across Greater Boston

Thousands of protesters are expected to take part in the "No Kings" protests being held around Greater Boston. The post Photos from Saturday’s ‘No Kings’ protests across Greater Boston appeared first on Boston.com.

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11 h. ago ‘No Kings’ protests against Trump planned nationwide, in what the GOP calls ‘hate America’ rallies

This is the third mass mobilization since Trump's return to the White House and it is expected to be the largest. The post ‘No Kings’ protests against Trump planned nationwide, in what the GOP calls ‘hate America’ rallies appeared first on Boston.com.

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28 h. ago How one Mass. coffee shop is protesting Trump in lieu of No Kings

More than 250 years ago, protesters dumped tea into the Boston Harbor. On Saturday, an Ayer coffee shop is allowing customers to pour it into the streets. The post How one Mass. coffee shop is protesting Trump in lieu of No Kings appeared first on Boston.com.

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51 h. ago Where ‘No Kings’ protests are happening around Greater Boston this Saturday

Cities and towns across Greater Boston are planning “No Kings” demonstrations in support of democracy — with Mayor Michelle Wu set to speak on Boston Common. The post Where ‘No Kings’ protests are happening around Greater Boston this Saturday appeared first on Boston.com.

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7 d. ago Boston Prosecutors Invoke Law Used Against Anarchists to Charge Protesters

The charges are an indication that Boston’s mayor and Police Department are telegraphing to President Trump that they’re going to come down hard on civil unrest.

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2 w. ago Judge: Lawsuit against Boston police who allegedly used excessive force against protesters could go to trial

“The judge found that if the jury believes that, that would be an unconstitutional policy of the City of Boston." The post Judge: Lawsuit against Boston police who allegedly used excessive force against protesters could go to trial appeared first on Boston.com.

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2 w. ago Pressley joins strikers, protesters at Gaza hunger strike rally

Participants in the People’s Hunger Strike for Gaza called on Massachusetts senators to introduce anti-bomb legislation. The post Pressley joins strikers, protesters at Gaza hunger strike rally appeared first on Boston.com.

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2 w. ago Federal judge in Boston finds Trump administration unconstitutionally targeted noncitizens over Gaza war protests

“Not since the McCarthy era have immigrants been the target of such intense repression for lawful political speech." The post Federal judge in Boston finds Trump administration unconstitutionally targeted noncitizens over Gaza war protests appeared first on Boston.com.

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4 w. ago Antifa agitators disrupt Boston Charlie Kirk vigil; 2 arrested

Police arrested two protesters at a Boston vigil honoring Charlie Kirk, with one charged for using amplification devices and another for suspicion of assault and battery.

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