Protest
50 unrolled threads about protest, each one readable on a single page.
Yejin Gim@gimyejinI'm a South Korean journalist based in New York City. This is a thread about what's happening in South Korea right now after the president declared emergency martial law.
SummarySouth Korea's president declared emergency martial law, triggering a major political crisis with mass protests, parliamentary opposition, and calls for impeachment. The military deployment and government crackdown have created significant constitutional and democratic tensions in the country.Dec 3, 202431 tweets♥ 440K
Trend Asia@TrendAsia_OrgMillions of Indonesians are currently sharing this blue picture saying “Emergency Warning.” What is happening in Indonesia? 🧵A THREAD🧵 In less than 72 hours ...
SummaryMillions of Indonesians are protesting what they call "autocratic legalism" by President Jokowi's administration, which is fast-tracking a controversial Regional Election Bill to enable his son Kaesang to run for Jakarta governor and overturn constitutional court decisions. The movement condemns the practice of using regulatory changes to benefit the ruling coalition's political dynasty and oligarchic interests, particularly in the mining sector which funds campaigns.Aug 21, 202417 tweets♥ 170K
Hüseyin Dogru@hussedogru_Why are protests erupting in Indonesia right now? 🧵
SummaryIndonesia is experiencing widespread protests after parliament passed a law allowing active-duty military officers to occupy civilian positions in 14 state institutions, a move critics compare to the authoritarian Suharto era under new President Prabowo. Police have responded to demonstrations with tear gas, water cannons, and violence, hospitalizing dozens of protesters.Mar 25, 20256 tweets♥ 143K
veerda.@veerda0Thread mahasiswa/pendemo yang hilang Bantu like, rt, qrt #KawalPutusanMK #TolakPilkadaAkal2an #TolakPolitikDinasti
SummaryA Twitter thread requesting help finding missing students/protesters in Indonesia. Multiple people reported missing during demonstrations, with several eventually found safe. The thread asks for retweets and shares to help locate remaining missing individuals.Aug 22, 202431 tweets♥ 86.8K
Buku Mojok@BukuMojokRUU TNI: ANCAMAN UNTUK DUNIA LITERASI. a thread.
SummaryThe thread criticizes Indonesia's proposed RUU TNI (Military Law) as a threat to literary freedom and intellectual discourse, comparing it to historical censorship of authors like Pramoedya Ananta Toer. The author argues that strict content regulations would suppress honest and courageous writing, and promotes independent book publishing as resistance.Mar 19, 20255 tweets♥ 74.3K
izzy@vngncIni adalah "PERINGATAN DARURAT" 🟦 Memanggil publik untuk mengawal putusan MK tentang UU pemilu hingga tanggal 29 Agustus. 👁️ Fokus! Video ini dibuat untuk disebarluaskan. Public domain. Link downlo...
SummaryAn emergency alert calling for public vigilance regarding Indonesia's Constitutional Court decision on electoral law until August 29. The creator urges widespread sharing of a crowdsourced video to monitor parliamentary movements, emphasizing that online advocacy is as important as protests.Aug 23, 20244 tweets♥ 52.9K
Ryan Nichols Sr.@RealRyanNicholsThe officers in the DC Jail who need to be investigated for corruption and abuse- 🧵🪡 Officer 1 - Lieutenant Allen (Male) One of the ring leaders of corruption and torture of American citizens and...
SummaryA J6 detainee alleges that DC Jail Lieutenant Allen and Lieutenant Crystal Lancaster engaged in systematic abuse and torture, including withholding water, solitary confinement, pepper spraying, and neglecting suicide concerns. Lancaster was fired but faced no legal consequences, while the author argues there is a double standard in how inmates and officers are treated for similar offenses.Jan 22, 20255 tweets♥ 48.9K
Cam Higby 🇺🇸@camhigby🚨🧵CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT PAYING PROTESTORS OVER $100M I have discovered that the state of California is using taxpayer funds to subsidize non-profit organizations whose core function is to organize...
SummaryA researcher claims California has paid over $100 million in taxpayer funds to CHIRLA, a non-profit organization that organizes protests and left-wing advocacy activities, raising concerns about potential misuse of public funds and illegal electioneering. The thread alleges this may represent a pattern across multiple organizations and calls for investigation into how these funds are being used.Feb 21, 20264 tweets♥ 53.3K
Turtlesong Farm@TurtlesongFarmOk, here's something I learned in high school humanities: As long as people believe that they have redress for injustice, either through courts or through political action (like voting), the people wi...
SummaryWhen people lose faith in institutional avenues for justice (courts, voting, political change), they abandon nonviolent resistance and may support or celebrate violent resistance. The author argues oligarchs have deliberately dismantled systems of fairness and hope, making outlaw figures appealing; citing FDR's social programs as a successful prevention of violent revolution, they contend that restoring justice through policy change is the only way to prevent more violence.Dec 9, 202410 tweets♥ 74.8K
The Dens 🇺🇲🇺🇦@FoxBrambleFarmSo many people still don't realize how many protests are erupting across the country. The sheer number of them should be national news, but instead we rely on local papers and the stories of the prote...
SummaryA thread documenting numerous protests occurring across the United States this week in cities from New York to Oregon, arguing that mainstream national news outlets are underreporting the scale and frequency of these demonstrations, leaving local media and protesters themselves as primary documentation sources.Mar 17, 202524 tweets♥ 50.8K
Grant@grantdminerLast week, I was expelled from @Columbia for protesting the U.S.-backed genocide in Gaza. As president of @SW_Columbia , Columbia’s student workers union, I was also fired from my job. The Trump admin...
SummaryA Columbia University student and union president was expelled and fired from their job for protesting U.S. support for the war in Gaza. They argue the Trump administration is using the DOJ and other federal agencies to crack down on pro-Palestine student activism, and call for reinstatement of expelled students and workers.Mar 17, 20259 tweets♥ 47.4K
Miami Against Fascism 🌴☕️@MIAagainstFashYesterday at the Miami “No Kings” rally this pair arrived dressed in tactical gear to intimidate attendees & illegally impersonate ICE agents. Let’s meet father & son team 55 yr old Rolando...
SummaryA father-son duo from Cutler Bay, Florida were identified after showing up to a Miami protest in tactical gear while impersonating ICE agents. The thread documents their identities, business information, and subsequent consequences including job loss, with the poster warning that intimidation tactics at protests will result in public exposure.Jun 15, 202514 tweets♥ 41.5K
The Saviour@TheSaviour🚨🇮🇱🇵🇸 2024 is coming to an end, it’s time for an appreciation thread on celebrities that risked it ALL to stand up against Israel & support the people in Gaza… [PART 2] 1.) Mark Ruffalo @MarkRu...
SummaryA thread listing 24 celebrities who publicly opposed Israel's actions and expressed support for Gaza in 2024, including Mark Ruffalo, Ariana Grande, Dua Lipa, Roger Waters, and others, asking if anyone else should be added to the list.Dec 19, 202428 tweets♥ 44.7K
Jacobo Solano@JACOBOSOLANOCVenezuela vive horas cruciales. La situación en toda #Venezuela es de mucha tensión y zozobra. Abro hilo 🧵 para contarles los últimos movimientos tanto de la oposición como del régimen de Nicolás...
SummaryVenezuela enfrenta una crisis política crucial con tensiones entre el régimen de Maduro y la oposición liderada por María Corina Machado. El gobierno prepara medidas de represión mientras algunos generales militares buscan planes alternativos; la marcha convocada para el 9 de enero podría ser determinante para el futuro del país.Jan 8, 20258 tweets♥ 45.6K
Bijak Memantau 🔎@bijakmemantauRangkuman 13 tuntutan di #IndonesiaGelap selama demonstrasi 19-21 Februari. 🧵A thread
SummaryThread merangkum 13 tuntutan utama dari demonstrasi #IndonesiaGelap (19-21 Februari) kepada pemerintah Indonesia, mencakup transparansi anggaran, evaluasi program kesehatan, pembatalan proyek strategis bermasalah, penghapusan dwifungsi TNI/Polri, pendidikan gratis, dan reformasi berbagai institusi pemerintah. Setiap tuntutan menyebutkan pejabat dan lembaga yang bertanggung jawab untuk implementasinya.Feb 19, 202519 tweets♥ 26.8K
La Silla Rota@lasillarotaEl show de medio tiempo de Kendrick Lamar dio mucho de qué hablar, pero no mucho entendieron su verdadero significado 👀 Aquí te va un hilo explicado paso a paso 🧵
SummaryEl halftime show de Kendrick Lamar en el Super Bowl 2025 fue un acto de protesta disfrazado de entretenimiento, utilizando referencias históricas, simbolismo visual y dobles sentidos para criticar la explotación de artistas negros en la industria musical y la hipocresía de Estados Unidos hacia la comunidad negra.Feb 10, 20259 tweets♥ 41.2K
Jason Paladino@jason_paladinoNEW: ICE is hunting for Yunseo Chung, a Columbia student who attended pro-Palestine protests. Chung came to the US from Korea with her family at age 7, and was her high school's valedictorian. She's a...
SummaryICE agents are hunting for Yunseo Chung, a Columbia University student and lawful permanent resident from South Korea, for attending pro-Palestine protests and being arrested during one for a misdemeanor charge. Her lawyers argue this represents government repression of constitutionally protected protest activity, and a judge has granted a temporary restraining order preventing her detention.Mar 24, 20258 tweets♥ 37.3K
Columbia Jewish Alumni Assoc.@CU_JewishAlumni1/ Now that Mahmoud Khalil has been taken into ICE custody, his supporters are spinning a sob story about why you should feel sorry for him. Here’s why you shouldn’t—and why this is exactly what needs...
SummaryThe thread argues that Mahmoud Khalil's ICE custody and potential green card revocation are justified consequences for his role as a ringleader in Columbia University campus protests, including building takeovers and distribution of materials supporting terrorism. The author contends Khalil escalated behavior despite institutional accommodations and that his removal represents necessary accountability rather than injustice.Mar 9, 20257 tweets♥ 32.5K
Josue Aguilar@josuealeexis🧵LA MAFIA DE TAXISTAS EN #CANCÚN, MÉXICO.⚠️👇 (Hilo) 📢La mafia de los taxistas en Cancún no comenzó hoy, ni ayer, tampoco le ocurrió solo a Luisito Comunica (@LuisitoComunica). Esta red de abusos l...
SummaryUn hilo documenta la violencia y corrupción de la mafia de taxistas en Cancún, México, que incluye agresiones a conductores de Uber, sobrecobros a turistas (hasta $1500 USD) e intentos de secuestro. El problema persiste desde hace años pero solo recibe atención cuando se viraliza en redes sociales, mientras las autoridades estatales no actúan.Jan 8, 20256 tweets♥ 28.9K
Rubén Portillo PROTESTO LO NECESARIO@QuintanaRuben4