Peaceful Protest/Demonstration

Community Advocacy Group Protests Development, Highlights Tree Canopy Concerns

Residents demonstrated outside a construction site where seven mature live oaks are slated for removal. They asked the developer to redesign the project and drew attention to the continuing loss of Tampa’s tree canopy.

Animals, Natural Resources & Environment Coalition Building/Community Organizing

Tampa Bay 28 • Tampa, FL • Sep 13, 2026

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High School Students Hold Walkout to Support Peer Students from Another School after Racist Incidents

In a walkout organized by their classmates, dozens of high school students walked out of classes peacefully, denounced reported racist conduct by members of their school community and supported students at a neighboring predominantly Black school that were reportedly the victims of the racist comments. Parents also appeared in solidarity and called for action by administrators and the school board to address the incidents.

Education Peaceful Protest/Demonstration

CBS News • Frankfort, IL • Sep 9, 2026

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Coalition Rallies for a Multi-Year State Moratorium on New Data Centers

A coalition of environmental, farm and social advocacy groups demonstrated outside the state capitol building calling on the governor to issue a multi-year moratorium on new data center development in the state.

Animals, Natural Resources & Environment Coalition Building/Community Organizing

Oregon Capital Chronicle • Salem, OR • Sep 8, 2026

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Local Coalition Rallies to Remove Sheriff's Surveillance Cameras

A coalition of local organizations launched a petition and organized a rally calling on the county to remove the license-plate reading cameras that the sheriff's office had installed. The coalition accused the sheriff’s office of a lack of transparency in installing the cameras and warned about the potential for misuse and widespread surveillance.

Police & Criminal Justice Peaceful Protest/Demonstration

Times Union • Hudson, NY • Sep 5, 2026

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Local Group Travels 10 Hours By Bus to Join Rally Supporting Detained Immigrants

A local busload of "mothers and others" joined a rally of about 300 near a rural ICE detention facility to support the non-criminal immigrants detained there; participants traveled by bus from other parts of the state, while advocates pursued legal action and detainee-support efforts.

Civil Liberties & Human Dignity Peaceful Protest/Demonstration

Nebraska Examiner • McCook, NE • Aug 17, 2026

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200-Plus Attend Protest for Trans Rights

Over 200 people braved pouring rain and heavy winds to stand up for LGBTQ+ rights that they say are under attack by the federal government. Starting at City Hall, protesters marched in the middle of the street, chanting “trans rights are human rights” among others. Organizers wearing bright orange vests directed traffic and car honks signaled support for what speakers described as resistance through joy.

Civil Liberties & Human Dignity Peaceful Protest/Demonstration

Cascade Daily News • Bellingham, WA • Feb 22, 2026

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Hundreds of High School Students Rally to Promote Activism, Support for Democracy

Youth-organized off-campus rally sought to get more teens on the streets to voice their concerns about threats to democracy and civil liberties.

Civil Liberties & Human Dignity Peaceful Protest/Demonstration

The Bulletin • Bend, OR • Feb 13, 2026

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Airline Ends Deportation Flights Following Months of Public Protest and Recent Legislative Action

Delaware residents sustained a peaceful campaign for months, demonstrated at Wilmington Airport, coordinated across organizations, and attended a public-authority meeting to raise concerns about deportation flights and public incentives.

Civil Liberties & Human Dignity Coalition Building/Community Organizing

WHYY • Wilmington, DE • Jan 7, 2026

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Local Coalition Launches Campaign Calling for Temporary City-Wide Data Center Moratorium at Rally

Residents and members of environmental and community organizations rallied at City Hall and launched a campaign seeking a temporary citywide prohibition on new data centers.

Animals, Natural Resources & Environment Coalition Building/Community Organizing

Philadelphia Inquirer • Philadelphia, PA

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