Yellow Vest Protesters Go Global With Their Fight

Donald Kaufman / Truthdig Dec 21, 2018 More rounds of protests are in the works, and many believe a “social explosion” is on the horizon that ranges far beyond France's borders. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Taking French Lessons: The Power of the ‘Yellow Vests’

Sonali Kolhatkar / Truthdig Dec 14, 2018 The French have extracted concessions from their government by taking to the streets en masse. Their protest carries a valuable lesson. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Macron Gives In to Protesters, Scraps Fuel Tax Increase

SYLVIE CORBET, SAMUEL PETREQUIN and ANGELA CHARLTON / The Associated Press Dec 5, 2018 The French president's surrender after weeks of street violence might not be enough to defuse public anger against him, his critics say. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )