Israel's age-old enemies see new tactic in civil disobedience

Radical Islamic leaders within Hamas and Hezbollah, which have a long history of terrorist violence, have possibly found a new way to express themselves. Reportedly, these groups have just begun to recognize civil disobedience techniques, such as protests marches, lawsuits, boycotts, etc., as an effective tool in making political change. This marks a dramatic change from the groups' previous strategies, which focused simply upon armed struggle and the use of terrorism.

As a result of this, Israeli security police have had to adapt their procedures in dealing with crowds. In the past, security police have not had widespread experience in handling crowds using civil disobedience.

Protestors arrested over immigration reform in Chicago

According to Chicago Tribune Reporter Cynthia Dizikes, as part of a nationwide campaign of civil disobedience, about three dozen immigration reform advocates were arrested in Chicago yesterday, Tuesday, May 25th, 2010. Among the protesters was Chicago Alderman George Cardenas.

The goal of the protesters was, reportedly, to bring pressure upon the Obama Administration to address growing concerns regarding the treatment of immigrants.