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Iranian women protest obligatory headscarf
By Lauren Markoe — January 30, 2018
(RNS) — The women appear to be following the lead of a 31-year-old protester identified as Vida Movahed, who took off her headscarf on the same street in late December. She was detained for a few weeks and then released.
Across from White House, Muslims and allies protest travel ban
By Chris Mathews — October 18, 2017
WASHINGTON (RNS) — Protesters met in Lafayette Square park Wednesday (Oct. 18) for the #NoMuslimBanEver March, before they walked the few blocks to the Trump International Hotel.
Clergy march in a ‘funeral procession’ to protest health care repeal
By Madeleine Buckley — July 25, 2017
WASHINGTON (RNS) — This week protesters carried poster-sized death certificates and a cardboard coffin.
Black minister leaves Southern Baptist Convention to shed light on racism
By Holly Meyer — July 20, 2017
(USA Today) 'I understand the logic behind wanting to stay inside an institution and make changes from the inside. ... That motivation is noble in some instances, but it's also enabling in others,' wrote the Rev. Lawrence Ware. 'I just came to a place where I couldn't stay in.'
Black clergy arrested while protesting Trump administration policies
By Madeleine Buckley — July 18, 2017
WASHINGTON (RNS) — Sixteen protesters were arrested Tuesday (July 18) on charges of "crowding, obstructing or incommoding" while trying to raise awareness of what they said was unjust legislation.
Clergy arrested outside McConnell’s office while protesting health care bill
By Madeleine Buckley — July 13, 2017
WASHINGTON (RNS) — Protestors said they want McConnell know it's immoral to cut Medicaid because it helps many children, seniors, and disabled persons.
What do Christian protests about Harry Potter books teach us?
By Trisha Tucker — June 26, 2017
(The Conversation) On Monday (June 26), Harry James Potter — the world’s most famous wizard — will celebrate his 20th birthday. Some Christians have been resistant to Harry’s charms from the start.
In protest, students walk out on Mike Pence’s Notre Dame commencement speech
By Laken Litman — May 21, 2017
SOUTH BEND, Ind. (USA Today) There were also peaceful protests outside Pence’s commencement speech on Saturday afternoon at Grove City College near Pittsburgh.
Native Americans march to the White House in spiritual battle against pipeline
By Yonat Shimron — March 10, 2017
WASHINGTON (RNS) American Indian tribes have long argued that the $3.8 billion underground pipeline endangers cultural sites and drinking water that comes from the Missouri River.
Indonesia Islamists urge ouster of Christian governor accused of blasphemy
By Reuters — February 20, 2017
(Reuters) More protests are planned against the governor, who is is running for re-election in a contest widely seen as a proxy battle for the next presidential election.
What we can learn from the refuseniks of the Soviet Union
By Marc Zvi Brettler — February 3, 2017
(RNS) The Jews I visited yearned so desperately for American political values — upholding the human dignity and fundamental freedoms that indeed made America great. And now I see our country turning away from those fundamental values.
March for Life buoyant over Trump’s anti-abortion promises
By Adelle M. Banks — January 27, 2017
WASHINGTON (RNS) In a break from previous marches, top White House officials appeared in person at this year's March for Life.
Episcopal clergy go orange against gun violence
By Emily McFarlan Miller — May 27, 2016
(RNS) On Sunday, June 5, Episcopal clergy across the country are planning to wear orange stoles as a stand against gun violence, inspired by the Wear Orange campaign.
DC library officer who demanded hijab removal back at work
By Lauren Markoe — April 5, 2016
He said he thought it was a hoodie. But there are no rules against hoodies.
Bosnians protest hijab ban
By Rosie Scammell — February 8, 2016
(RNS) The country’s high judicial council ordered the ban on the hijab and all “religious signs” from courts and other legal institutions.
