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Frustrated Seattle Police Chief: ‘Our Calls for Service Have More Than Tripled’ Since CHAZ Takeover

Posted by Stacey Matthews on June 13, 2020 68 Comments

While Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan (D) has described the six-block “Capitol Hill Autonomous Zone” (CHAZ) in the city as being "more like a block party" with the potential to turn into a "summer of love" than an "armed takeover" or "military junta," Seattle's police chief is painting a much different and far more troubling picture of what's happening when news cameras aren't rolling.

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The Regressive Left Embraces Their Inner ’60s Radical . . . With a Difference

Posted by New Neo on June 07, 2020 47 Comments

At some point during the Obama administration it appears to have occurred to the left that its time had finally come and its patience was about to be fully rewarded.

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Michigan Legislature Closes to Avoid Gathering of Lockdown Protesters

Posted by Kemberlee Kaye on May 15, 2020 34 Comments

Michigan is a hot mess. See here, here, here, here, here, and here.

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Germans Demonstrate Against Coronavirus Restrictions in Berlin, Stuttgart

Posted by Vijeta Uniyal on April 26, 2020 5 Comments

Protests were held in Berlin and other German cities against the lockdown measures imposed in the wake of coronavirus pandemic. On Saturday, around 1000 protesters came out in German capital Berlin and hundreds in the southern German cities of Stuttgart and Würzburg against restrictions in place since March 22, German newspapers reported.

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Andrew Cuomo to Economic Protesters: ‘Get a Job as an Essential Worker’

Posted by Mike LaChance on April 23, 2020 33 Comments

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo was asked by a reporter on Wednesday about the people protesting to reopen the economy. To her credit, the journalist pressed Cuomo on the very real concerns of these people. His response was less than reassuring.

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“Operation Gridlock” Locks Down Lansing (MI) To Protest Whitmer’s Shutdown Overreach

Posted by Fuzzy Slippers on April 15, 2020 49 Comments

Rebellion was bound to happen in Michigan. The governor there is issuing decrees that make no sense and appear to attempt to take from the people all control of their lives. This is a losing strategy in America, with our long tradition of freedom and liberty, and Governor Gretchen Whitmer is likely watching her chance to be Joe Biden's VP disappear as her diktats have enraged the population of her state.

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U. Oklahoma: Anti-racism Protesters Demand Provost Resign and University Bring Popeyes to Campus

Posted by Mary Chastain on February 27, 2020 78 Comments

Protesters from the Black Emergency Response Team (BERT) at the University of Oklahoma have staged sit-ins at interim President Joseph Harroz's office in Evans Hall to demand the resignation of Provost (senior administrative official) Kyle Harper. The protesters claim Harper "allows racism to fester on campus" after two professors used the n-word in classrooms, the College Fix reports.

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Extinction Rebellion death cult disrupts London “Star Wars” sequel premier

Posted by Leslie Eastman on December 28, 2019 19 Comments

"Who's the more foolish; the fool, or the fool who follows him?" - Obi-Wan Kenobi in Star Wars: A New Hope.

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Schools in Fairfax County, VA to Allow Students Day of Absence to Attend Protests

Posted by Mike LaChance on December 28, 2019 23 Comments

Protests have become commonplace on college campuses, and they can happen for almost any reason. Now one county in Virginia seems intent on bringing this same tired spirit to middle schools and high schools.

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Extinction Rebellion cultists target Black Friday shoppers with their latest antics

Posted by Leslie Eastman on December 01, 2019 14 Comments

Extinction Rebellion's cultists took some time off from hunger strikes to target consumers around the world with Black Friday disruptions to the already frenzied shopping day.

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Amid LGBT Protests, First UK Chick-fil-A to Close in Six Months

Posted by Fuzzy Slippers on October 20, 2019 28 Comments

Here at LI, we've long covered the left's irrational and intolerant protests of and attempts to shut down / bar the opening of Chick-fil-A restaurants across the nation.  The popular restaurant chain recently opened their first restaurant in the UK and now, following protests by LGBT groups, are closing it.

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Greta Thunberg’s rally in Canada met by energy worker counter-protests

Posted by Leslie Eastman on October 19, 2019 21 Comments

When Extinction Rebellion began their global "climate crisis" protests over a week ago, they may have truly inspired citizens to get involved.

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Climate Change Activists Disrupt UK Cities With ‘Summer Uprising’

Posted by Vijeta Uniyal on July 16, 2019 30 Comments

Thousands of environmental activists caused five major British cities to "grind to a halt as Extinction Rebellion,"  a far-left group, as they protested climate change. The members blocked traffic, occupied bridges, and disrupted businesses during their protest.

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‘Pink Vests’ join ‘Yellow Vest’ protesters as they march in France for 17th weekend

Posted by Leslie Eastman on March 10, 2019 4 Comments

The last time we reported on the "Yellow Vest" protests in France, the demonstrators were directing their anger at both the #FakeNews media and French bureaucrats.

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Howard Schultz, Next Target of Democrats’ Angry Mob Machine

Posted by Fuzzy Slippers on February 03, 2019 21 Comments

Billionaire and former Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz has stirred up Democrat wrath by contemplating an independent 2020 run for president.  They and their #NeverTrump allies are ten kinds of not happy. Apparently, the left's latest attempts to dissuade Schultz from doing so will include tactics they've used repeatedly against Republicans: angry mobs confronting him anywhere and everywhere.

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France’s ‘Yellow Vest” protesters angry at #FakeNews media as well as at bureaucrats

Posted by Leslie Eastman on January 27, 2019 15 Comments

Perhaps the most undercovered major news story today is the continuing 'Yellow Vest' protests in France. They continued for the 11th week, and protesters clashed with security forces in Paris and several other cities.

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French Ministry broken into as “Yellow Vest” protests continue

Posted by Leslie Eastman on January 06, 2019 7 Comments

The "Yellow Vest" citizen demonstrations are continuing in Paris, a French ministry building was broken into, and a government spokesman was evacuated from his office.

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Protesters Throw Feces at L.A. Kosher Cafe Because Owner Supports Trump

Posted by Mike LaChance on July 21, 2018 50 Comments

Asher Shalom is a legal immigrant from Israel and businessman who employs many immigrants. He recently opened a new cafe in the Boyle Heights area of Los Angeles. Locals and the business community were welcoming until it became known that Shalom had shared something on social media which showed support for Trump's immigration policies.

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