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Charlotte's economy is strong but inequality remains

by Reema Khrais
Sep 22, 2016
The unemployment rate for black people is double that for white people.
Protesters hold signs during a demonstration against police brutality in Charlotte, North Carolina, on September 21, 2016, following the shooting of Keith Lamont Scott the previous day.
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What you need to know about the Dakota Access pipeline fight

by Tony Wagner
Sep 13, 2016
Explore the pipeline's path with our interactive map.
Demonstrators chant as they gather in front of the White House in Washington, DC, September 13, 2016, to protest the Dakota Access Pipeline.
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Why Black Lives protesters need public's help with bail

by Jed Kim
Jul 12, 2016
A tactic of organized protest is to refuse bail. That's not what's going on here.
Officials keep an eye on a small group of protesters staging a silent protest at the Baton Rouge City Hall on Monday over the Alton Sterling shooting.
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Will Missouri Tigers level the football playing field?

by Amy Scott
Nov 9, 2015
Protests and a football strike bring down the University of Missouri's president.
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The fight for higher wages is strong on Black Friday

by Marketplace Contributor
Nov 28, 2014
Black Friday may be known as one of the busiest shopping days, but it’s also one of the biggest protest days.
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On-the-ground coverage from protests Ferguson

by Adam Allington and Tony Wagner
Nov 25, 2014
Marketplace's Adam Allington is in Missouri covering the grand jury decision.
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What you need to know about Occupy Central

by Kate Davidson and Tony Wagner
Sep 29, 2014
Hong Kong is uniquely positioned in the global economy.
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Ferguson story highlights Twitter's role as source

by Molly Wood
Aug 19, 2014
Coverage of protests in Ferguson, Missouri is being propelled by social media.
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The economic backdrop to Tian'anmen

by Rob Schmitz
Jun 4, 2014
The Tian’anmen Square protests were about more than just students and democracy.
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Ukraine's unrest: Violence continues despite truce

by Kai Ryssdal
Feb 20, 2014
More dead and captured in clashes between protesters and police.
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