Picture It: Vive La Résistance


Updated 10/21/10 9:25 PM · Posted by · 5 comments

French Protest Working Until 62

A member of France's Communist party protests the government's plan to raise the minimum retirement age from 60 to 62 yesterday. In case you're curious, in the US the retirement age is currently 67 for anyone born after 1960. Read more

Speed Read! Family and Friends of Iran's Neda Speak Out


Updated 11/18/09 9:43 AM · Posted by TresSugar · 0 comments

Speed Read! Family and Friends of Iran's Neda Speak Out

Family and friends of Neda Agha Soltan, the young woman brutally killed in Iran while protesting, are speaking out about persecution suffered under the Iranian government and Neda's commitment to protesting. — Jezebel Hillary Clinton is in Afghanistan for President Hamid Karzai's Thursday inauguration.— New York Times Sports fans appreciate a win more if their team almost loses. — Read more

Oh Snap! They're Meeeeeelting For a Cause


Updated 09/03/09 1:44 PM · Posted by TresSugar · 10 comments

Oh Snap! They're Meeeeeelting For a Cause

The World Wildlife Fund set up 1,000 ice figures yesterday in Berlin, Germany to raise awareness about global warming. The artistic demonstration was meant as warning that melting ice could significantly raise ocean levels. I say: we have to save the adorable ice people! View 5 Photos › Photo 1 Photo 2 Photo 3 Photo 4 Photo 5 Read more

Oh Snap! Bikers Promise to Dress If Israel Lets Them Ride


Updated 06/24/09 9:33 PM · Posted by TresSugar · 1 comment

Oh Snap! Bikers Promise to Dress If Israel Lets Them Ride

Earlier this week the Israeli government voted down a bill, which would have funded procycling projects. So last night naked cyclists rode around Tel Aviv as part of a nighttime protest, calling on the government to support cycling. Hey, at least they saved their nudity for after dark! One of these days I want someone to find out if all these nude protests actually get results. Read more

10 Protest Posters From Yesterday's Tea Bagging Affair


Updated 04/16/09 11:10 PM · Posted by TresSugar · 144 comments

10 Protest Posters From Yesterday's Tea Bagging Affair

Thousands of Americans gathered yesterday to rally against government spending and higher taxes. Young and old alike held homemade signs at the tea bagging party (that's right, I said tea bagging) to express their unhappiness with the Obama administration. As for the signs? Politically correct they were not. Check out this gallery of posters from the protests and let me know if you think that Read more

Front Page: Bangkok on Brink as Protests Rage


Updated 04/13/09 7:32 PM · Posted by CitizenSugar · 12 comments

Front Page: Bangkok on Brink as Protests Rage

Thailand's prime minister has declared a state of emergency after antigovernment protests and intense violence have continued for days. — CNN Somali pirates have vowed revenge today for the death of three pirates killed by the US. They promise to kill US and French soldiers. — CNN The Obamas will host 30,000 people today for the annual Easter Egg Roll at the White House. — ABC News A Read more

Front Page: Protestors Clash With Police Ahead of G20


Updated 04/01/09 9:36 AM · Posted by CitizenSugar · 6 comments

Front Page: Protestors Clash With Police Ahead of G20

Protesters in London have smashed in bank windows and clashed with police. So far there have been injuries among police, and protesters and 19 people have been arrested. — BBC News President Obama and Russian president Dmitri Medvedev have pledged to open a new round of long-range nuclear weapons talks. — Voice of America The Justice Department plans to drop all charges against Ted Stevens, Read more

Summer of Rage? Americans Angry About Economy


Updated 02/24/09 3:35 PM · Posted by CitizenSugar · 49 comments

Summer of Rage? Americans Angry About Economy

Hard times can spawn a whole range of emotions: fear, panic, worry. A new poll shows that three out of four Americans are angry about the state of the country. Thanks to similar attitudes across the pond, British authorities say they're getting ready for a "Summer of rage." Police think middle-class anger at the economic crisis could erupt into violence on the streets. Banks still paying large Read more