President Emmanuel Macron hailed the American-born dancer and French resistance fighter as a symbol of unity in a time of sharp division.
Tag: Civil Rights and Liberties
Poland’s Attacks on Rule of Law Leave Europe at Odds With Itself
E.U. leaders are facing an increasingly urgent question: What to do with a member that repeatedly violates a core principle, but refuses to leave the club?
Texas Ban on School Mask Mandates May Be Illegal, Justice Dept. Says
The Department of Justice filed a court brief saying that the ban runs afoul of federal law if, as parents claim, it is preventing their disabled children from safely attending public schools.
Vatican Expresses Deep Reservations Over Gay Rights Bill in Italy
The move prompted cries of political meddling from liberal politicians and gestures of gratitude from conservatives. A church historian called it “an unprecedented act.”
Israeli Ultra-Orthodox Excluded From Coalition, Face Loss of Power
A new coalition that aims to remove Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu from office could also usher in a more liberal civil rights agenda.
Thousands Protest Against Policing Bill in Britain, With Clashes in London
Protesters have rallied across cities in England and Wales to denounce new legislation that would give the police more powers to dislodge demonstrators at gatherings.
What Are the U.K. ‘Kill the Bill’ Protests All About?
Britain’s policing and crime bill has set off a string of demonstrations in cities around the country. So what is the proposed legislation and why are people protesting against it?
Bristol Riots: Protests Over U.K. Crime Bill Turn Violent
A “kill the bill” rally deteriorated into chaos as protesters attacked the police in a southwest Britain city.
The History Behind ‘Mob’ Mentality
Why do some mass gatherings turn violent? Experts in crowd behavior say there’s still much to learn.
Macron’s Rightward Tilt in France Sows Wider Alarm
One bill would reach into Muslim life, and another would place new restrictions on filming of police. Critics say they’re part of a drift toward repressive government policies.