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The Swedish climate activist spoke outside a court in London, after being arrested during an environmental protest in October.

Mariusz Kaminski and Maciej Wasik were sentenced to two years in prison for abuse of power.

Much of the focus on "critical race theory" is a reiteration of the "common core" critiques that emerged under Obama.

Florida has approved a so-called “anti-riot” bill that gives harsher penalties to protesters, handing a victory to the state’s Republican governor and dealing a blow to civil rights groups who warn it will stifle dissent. The bill, passed by the state’s Republican-controlled legislature on Thursday, includes stiffer punishment for crimes committed during a riot or violent protest. It would allow authorities to hold arrested protesters until a...

Australia's Sex Discrimination Act will soon apply to politicians. Why didn't it before? CNN 3 hrs ago Analysis by Ben Westcott, CNN © Dave Hunter/EPA-EFE-Shutterstock Protesters take part in the Women's March 4 Justice in Brisbane, Australia, on 15 March. A series of legal loopholes that prevent Australia's public servants -- including politicians and judges -- from being prosecuted for sexual harassment look like they are finally about to be closed following nearly 40 years on the statute books. The move comes as Prime Minister Scott Morrison deals with the backlash ove...