In his new book, historian Aaron Fountain uncovers the vital, yet forgotten role high school student activists played in reshaping the American education system.

Mary Beth Tinker and John Tinker display two black armbands. The children, both students at North High School, were suspended from classes along with three other students for wearing the bands to ...

Today, many Americans are disillusioned by the Trump administration as it challenges the democratic norms and civil liberties that we hold dear. Our democracy is at stake. In my opinion, our leaders ...

The first 10 days of the second Trump administration were dizzying, overwhelming people with fear, confusion, panic, and anxiety. ICE raids began shortly before and after Inauguration Day, including ...

In 1969, 18-year-old Lupenga Mphande was arrested for the first time in Malawi. As an active protester against oppressive governments in Malawi and South Africa, Mphande would not find himself in a ...

Final exams and graduation ceremonies at Boston University were canceled due to Vietnam War protests May 6, 1970 — the same day The Daily Free Press released its first-ever issue. Student encampments ...

Anti-Trump activists are deploying an array of tactics to fight back against the policies of the President and his Administration — protests, marches, events, advocacy campaigns, social media videos.

A big part of news coverage is protests. Activists take to the streets to show support for causes from civil rights to labor. Many of KPBS’ viewers, listeners, and readers contact us asking how they ...

Rebellions often start in unexpected places, like racetracks. In 532 AD, a chariot race gone rogue in Constantinople’s hippodrome sparked the Nika Revolt. This event left 30,000 dead, showing how ...

It seems as though the #MeToo movement has finally shaken the sleeping, liberal Hollywood elite. Following the outcry against sexual abuses perpetrated by men in power in the entertainment industry, ...