USA Protests and Unrests

Conscious Travel

Will travellers boycott the US because of its stance on abortion?

As the US moves to criminalise abortion across many states, is it possible that the Roe vs Wade decision could affect tourism recovery in America?

30/06/2022

USA

Controversial confederate statue is removed in Charlottesville

Saturday’s removal of a statue of Gen. Robert E. Lee and another of Gen. Thomas “Stonewall” Jackson will come nearly four years after violence erupted at the infamous “Unite the Right” rally.

10/07/2021

USA

George Floyd officer murder trial: Jury retires to consider verdict

Attorneys and witnesses have used the words "reasonable" or "unreasonable" often at the trial.

19/04/2021

USA

Four arrested in Portland riot after man fatally shot by police

Amid protests and vigils against police violence across the United States, a riot erupted in Portland after police fatally shot another man in a park on Friday.

17/04/2021

World News

Judge puts end to shooting case against Breonna Taylor's boyfriend

Taylor's death was one in a string that sparked demonstrations against racism and police brutality in 2020.

09/03/2021

USA

'This was four years in the making': Trump blamed for US violence

Political scientists say US President Trump's incendiary rhetoric has riled up right-wing voters in a way that will deeply affect the Republican Party for years.

07/01/2021

USA

National Guard called out after police shoot Black man in Wisconsin

Wisconsin’s governor summoned the National Guard to head off another round of violent protests after the police shooting of a Black man in the back multiple times in Kenosha on Sunday.

24/08/2020

USA

US federal police to begin conditional withdrawal from Portland

"They have acted as an occupying force and brought violence," said Oregon Governor Kate Brown, referring to US federal officers in Portland.

30/07/2020

USA

Watch: Protesters demonstrate in Portland despite pushback

The death of George Floyd sparked protests against racial injustice throughout the United States.

28/07/2020

USA

Trump calls for national standard on police use of force

Weeks of protests and global outrage over George Floyd’s death are starting to lead to changes in US policing.

12/06/2020

USA

Hundreds pay respects at George Floyd's private funeral in Texas

The funeral on Tuesday in Floyd's home town was private but thousands paid their respect at a memorial service on Monday.

09/06/2020

USA

US police violence: A few bad apples or systemic racism?

President Donald Trump's national security adviser has blamed 'a few bad apples' for police racism and brutality. Observers say much more should be done to limit the risk of violence and increase accountability.

03/06/2020