This touched off intense protests from cable television and telecommunications companies and Republican lawmakers. (entrepreneur.com)
Thompson also prosecuted NYPD Officer Peter Liang in the fatal shooting of Akai Gurley as the death of unarmed civilians, mostly black men, at the hands of police was the focus of intense protests around the country. (dnainfo.com)
they expect this week will be critical in efforts to entice the IDC to end their deal with Republicans — partly due to backroom efforts by union heads, activists and «heavy hitters» in the Democratic Party and partly due to intense protests planned by activists in IDC member districts. (thealt.com)