Protests

Paris Riots: The “Yellow Vest” Movement

In the worst street unrest in Paris since 1968, angry rioters torched cars, broke windows and looted shops.
[Mood Riffs] Venezuela’s Upheaval

Negative social mood appears to correlate with a collective increase in discord and fear.
[Mood Riffs] Never Say “Nevermore”

In 1968, Baltimore implemented a mandatory curfew due to riots. Now…
[Mood Riffs] North-South Rift Drives Protests in Yemen

Thousands of secessionists in Yemen rally.
[Mood Riffs] Protests Across the US

After a grand jury’s decision not to indict Missouri officer Darren Wilson, protesters rallied in 170 cities across the US.
[Article] When Emotions Ran High: Study Finds that Twitter Swearing Predicted Iranian Protests

Euan Wilson reveals the instigator behind both Iran’s spike in Twitter swear words during the movement and its protests.
[Mood Riffs] Freedom To Assemble?

The Washington Post reports an accelerated effort by the Ferguson Police Department to suppress dissent and
[Mood Riffs] China Resorts to Censorship in Hong Kong Protests

Demonstrations in Hong Kong have been met with increasing censorship by China.

Paris Riots: The “Yellow Vest” Movement