Demonstration shows support for Iranian protestors
Iranian students, instructors, and community members gathered at the State House Saturday afternoon for what they say is a global day of action.
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‘No Kings’ protests against Trump bring a street party vibe to cities nationwide
Large crowds of protesters marched and rallied in cities across the U.S. Saturday for “ No Kings ” demonstrations decrying what participants see as the government’s swift drift into authoritarianism under President Donald Trump.
“U.S. mail is not for sale!” — postal workers protest privatization of agency
United States Postal Service employees and members of the American Postal Workers Union are protesting what they’re calling a proposed hostile takeover and sale of the agency by the Trump administration.
400 people arrested after storming, vandalizing Brazil’s Congress
In Brazil, supporters of former president Jair Bolsonaro stormed and vandalized brazil’s Congress,
Protestors supporting Ukraine gather outside Russian Embassy in D.C.
The protesters say they’re calling on President Biden to enforce severe sanctions against the Kremlin.
SC for Ed teachers advocate for change in the state’s education system
COLUMBIA (WOLO): A protest planned by teacher’s organization SC for Ed was called off Monday out of fear for members’ safety after the group received threatening messages online. Instead, many teachers gathered in small groups throughout the community to make their voices heard. South Carolina teachers say they’ve had enough. SC for Ed members wore red and wrote letters to state…
State and local law enforcement increasing security at the State House leading to Inauguration Day
With the inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden happening next week, you can expect increased security at the State House. The South Carolina Department of Public Safety, South Carolina Law Enforcement Division, Columbia Police Department and Richland County Sheriff’s Department say they are working together.
Columbia, nation protest decision in Breonna Taylor case
Demonstrators gathered at the State House last night to protest the Kentucky grand jury’s decision to not charge the officers directly involved in Breonna Taylor’s death in March.
Ride-Share drivers demand better pay, job security, regulated fares
(CNN) —Rideshare drivers around the world are protesting for better wages. Wednesday protesters hit the streets just two days ahead of Uber’s public offering filing which could generate tens of millions once shares open on the New York stock exchange Friday. According to the Economic Policy Institute, the average Uber driver earns just above nine dollars an hour. Drivers also…
Protestors gather outside of State House in support of Mueller investigation
A group of vocal protesters gathered in front of the State House on Thursday evening in support of the Mueller Investigation.
