LONDON — A tense London, beset by domestic political turmoil and street protests targeting Donald Trump, began hosting the U.S. president Thursday, his first visit to Britain since taking office nearly 18 months ago. Trump, just before arriving in the country, referred to Britain as “a hot spot right now.” After a 15-minute helicopter ride from […]
WASHINGTON – Indigenous and environmental groups and concerned citizens are gathering here today to protest the Trump Administration’s proposal to conduct oil and gas exploration in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. The rally at 4:00 pm, outside the National Association of Homebuilders, marks the last of seven Department of Interior public hearings on the environmental […]
FAIRBANKS, AK—More than 350 Alaskans rallied in Arctic Village, Anchorage, and Fairbanks during public comments to add their voices to a growing movement demanding an end to plans for oil extraction in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. Defend the Sacred – Alaska, a statewide network of climate change and Indigenous rights entities, organized testimonial rallies […]
Tens of thousands of students and teachers across the United States are set to walk out of schools Wednesday to protest what organizers say is congressional inaction to gun violence in American schools. The walkout will take place at 10 a.m. local time at each site and will last for 17 minutes — one for […]