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Tuesday, April 23, 2013  Water cannon, legions of police bolster French Assembly building for final gay marriage vote

Monday, December 24, 2012  Activists said they would rather fall off the cliff than agree to a compromise that includes tax increases for any Americans, no matter how high their income.

Tuesday, December 04, 2012  The Richland County Election Commission dealt with several protests over the November 6 election Monday.

Monday, November 19, 2012  The State Election Commission has finally certified all of South Carolina's election results.

Monday, November 19, 2012  Wranglers say horses, other animals used in 'Hobbit' movies died on unsafe New Zealand farm

Friday, November 16, 2012  Richland County has finally certified its election results, 10 days after Election Day.

Friday, August 31, 2012  Protestors and Tampa police acknowledge how well their demonstrations went during the RNC.

Thursday, August 02, 2012  Charlotte police say they're prepared to handle protests at Democratic National Convention

Monday, July 16, 2012  Artists are scheduled to protest at the Statehouse Monday in opposition of Gov. Nikki Haley's decision to eliminate all funding for the South Carolina Arts Commission.

Tuesday, May 22, 2012  Chicago Police Department praised by many for handling of NATO summit protests

Monday, May 21, 2012  Chicago braces for 2nd, final day of NATO protests after day of clashes, arrests and injuries

Tuesday, February 28, 2012  Two women wearing only minimal underwear and body paint protested the use of animal skins in front of a Columbia fur store Tuesday.

Tuesday, November 22, 2011  A Columbia attorney has asked a Richland County judge to require Gov. Nikki Haley, her staff, and other state workers to preserve all electronic communications related to the Occupy Columbia protests and arrests.

Thursday, November 03, 2011  Peaceful Occupy protests degenerate into chaos in Oakland, Calif.; police arrest dozens

Thursday, October 20, 2011  Protesters who have been at the Statehouse in Columbia complaining about the nation's economic and political systems took their rally up the street to complain about bank bailouts.